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Rebuilding together

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 ...
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 ...
Dozens of U.S. military personnel are bringing medical supplies and emergency gear after Hurricane Melissa killed at least 19 on Jamaica. By Nicholas Slayton Published Oct 31, 2025 3:41 PM EDT Dozens ...
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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 ...
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - An Eastern Iowa university is cutting programs and jobs as it deals with falling enrollment and rising costs. Clarke University in Dubuque will phase out 13 under-enrolled ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. State Department on Tuesday raised its travel advisory for Jamaica to Level 3: Reconsider Travel, citing crime, health risks and a natural disaster following Hurricane ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
American Peter Kong and his family are hunkered down in their hotel room in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa approaches. Stocked up on food and water, Kong spoke to NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah ...