The coastal town of Black River, described by the Jamaican government as Hurricane Melissa s ground zero, lies devastated after one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record tore through the island, claiming at least 19 lives and leaving a trail of unprecedented destruction.
Sunday 2 November 2025
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Jamaica reels from catastrophic hurricane Melissa as Black River lies in ruins
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