Tiana Shante Dinham has been chosen to be the Jamaica Rhodes Scholar for 2026. She was selected from eight finalists following a meeting of the 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee on ...

Rebuilding after Melissa is not just about restoring what was lost; it’s about reimagining what’s possible. From climate-resilient housing and community-owned solar grids to parish-level preparedness ...

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Jamaica is suffering extensive damage from the devastating force of Hurricane Melissa. It's just the second Atlantic storm ever to make landfall with winds up to 185 mph. William Brangham reports and ...

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Gusts in higher elevations could be up to 30 percent stronger, the National Hurricane Center said. By Francesca Regalado Hurricane Melissa’s destructive winds could be significantly stronger in ...

In the days leading up to Hurricane Melissa ripping through Jamaica, one zoo began preparing to secure the 1,5000 animals in their care. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday morning ...

Tourists are stranded in Jamaica after flights out were canceled by Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall Tuesday, Oct. 28. The Category 5 storm arrived packing 185-mph winds and a dangerous storm ...

Jamaica is eyeing a full restoration of its tourism offering in the wake of Hurricane Melissa by December 15, the country's tourism leaders announced on Friday. Just days after the Category 5 storm ...

Half of Jamaica remains without power after Hurricane Melissa. At least 67 people dead across the Caribbean, with damage costs nearing $4 billion. Poll Deals Another Major Blow to Congress Kelly ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday in Jamaica as a devastating and catastrophic Category 5 storm. Melissa is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history and is the first Category 5 ...