Hurricane Melissa's mental health toll devastates Jamaica
Beyond the physical wreckage, Hurricane Melissa has left a profound mental health crisis in Jamaica. Experts warn of widespread trauma and PTSD, calling for urgent, long-term support.
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Air Hostess Dies by Suicide After Hotel Incident in Jamaica
Jasmin Winthrop, 25, a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant, died by suicide in Jamaica after fearing she would lose her 'dream job' following a day of drinking with colleagues. An inquest heard she was found hanged in her hotel room. For confidential support
Jamaica Leptospirosis Outbreak After Hurricane
Jamaica confirms a deadly leptospirosis outbreak with six suspected deaths following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic flooding. Health officials urge caution in contaminated areas.
Jamaica Holiday Warning: Flights Cancelled After Hurricane
The FCDO urges UK travellers to check with providers as flights and package holidays to Jamaica are paused or cancelled following Hurricane Melissa. Contact details inside.
Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica: Relief Efforts Mobilise
Jamaica confronts catastrophic damage after Hurricane Melissa's devastating passage, with international relief efforts accelerating to deliver crucial aid to affected communities.
Hurricane Melissa death toll rises in Haiti crisis
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Haiti and Jamaica with rising fatalities and severe water contamination crisis threatening thousands.
Haiti migrant vessel stranded near Jamaica sparks crisis
A dilapidated vessel carrying Haitian migrants faces uncertain fate near Jamaica as Caribbean nations grapple with escalating humanitarian emergency.
Jamaica Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa has decimated Jamaica's agricultural heartland, destroying up to 80% of crops and threatening nationwide food shortages as farmers struggle to recover.
Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis
Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.
Jamaica in chaos: Looting after hurricane
Desperate Jamaicans resort to looting supermarkets as Hurricane Melissa leaves entire communities without food, power or clean water in catastrophic Caribbean devastation.
British couple vanish in Jamaica during hurricane
Richard and Dianne Kitching disappear from their luxury Jamaican resort amid hurricane warnings, sparking international search operation.
Jamaica deports Haitian asylum seekers despite crisis
Jamaica has returned 38 Haitian nationals, including children, despite escalating gang violence and political instability in their home country, raising concerns from human rights advocates.
Cooper's Caribbean climate mission begins
In her first major international engagement, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper travels to Jamaica to address the devastating impact of climate change on Caribbean nations and strengthen UK-Caribbean partnerships.
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica: Thousands Stranded
Exclusive aerial photographs capture the true scale of destruction wreaked by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica, with entire communities flattened, critical infrastructure destroyed, and thousands of visitors trapped on the storm-ravaged island.
King Charles joins Starmer for Jamaica diplomatic mission
Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles III will join Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a pivotal diplomatic mission to Jamaica, aiming to reinforce Commonwealth relations and address historical complexities.
Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica: Shocking Footage
Newly emerged footage reveals catastrophic damage across Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa unleashes torrential rains and devastating winds, leaving communities in ruins.
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica With Floods and Damage
Powerful Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and destructive winds, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and forcing mass evacuations as the storm continues its path through the Caribbean.
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica and Cuba
Exclusive aerial footage shows catastrophic damage as Hurricane Melissa carves destructive path through Caribbean islands, leaving communities devastated and emergency services scrambling.
Hurricane Melissa Heads Toward Caribbean
Powerful Hurricane Melissa intensifies towards Caribbean, triggering emergency preparations across Jamaica and Cuba as meteorologists warn of potential catastrophic damage.
Hurricane Melissa: Florida and Jamaica Emergency Warnings
Meteorologists issue urgent warnings as Hurricane Melissa strengthens towards Category 3, posing severe threats to Jamaica and Florida with destructive winds and torrential rainfall.
Starmer faces backlash over Jamaica trip timing
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's Caribbean visit sparks political storm as critics question timing during contentious deportation flights debate.
Sean Paul's terrifying hurricane videos show Jamaica flooding
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul shares frightening footage as Hurricane Beryl devastates Jamaica, revealing severe flooding and destruction at his property while urging prayers for his homeland.
Hurricane ends Jamaica's Alexander-Arnold bid
Jamaica's ambitious bid to recruit Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold for their Copa America campaign has been dramatically abandoned after Hurricane Beryl devastated the island nation, forcing a complete shift in priorities.
Hurricane Beryl: Jamaica braces for Category 5 impact
Category 5 Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Jamaica with devastating 165mph winds, leaving a trail of destruction across the Caribbean and threatening catastrophic damage.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 4 Storm Threatens Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 4 storm, prompting urgent warnings across Jamaica and Cuba as meteorologists predict catastrophic conditions.
British Couple's Jamaica Wedding Wrecked by Hurricane
A romantic Jamaican wedding ceremony turned into a nightmare for British couple Melissa and her partner as Hurricane Melissa's devastating winds tore through their special day, forcing them to evacuate to safety.
Hurricane Melissa: Foreign Office Warning for Jamaica
The powerful Hurricane Melissa intensifies as it approaches Jamaica, prompting urgent travel warnings for British tourists. Foreign Office issues critical safety advice as storm conditions worsen.
Jamaica reels from worst storm in history
Hurricane Donald's devastating path through Jamaica leaves unprecedented destruction, with rescue teams battling to reach isolated communities as death toll rises.
Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica: Death Toll Rises
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Jamaica and Cuba with confirmed fatalities, widespread flooding, and catastrophic damage to infrastructure as rescue operations intensify.
Hurricane Beryl: Earliest Category 5 Storm Hits Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic, has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean with Jamaica and eastern Cuba facing imminent danger as it continues its devastating path.
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