Jamaica’s most devastating earthquakes
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jamaica in Oct. 2023, causing minor damage to some buildings and grocery stores, and prompting evacuations in some areas.
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Six-Year-Old Found Safe Following Abduction in Clarendon
A gripping account of the two-hour search for 6-year-old Anka Glasgow. See how the Ananda Alert system mobilized the police and a hero to bring her back.
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Jimmy Cliff’s Star Power: The Harder They Come & His Final Bow at 81
Remembering Jimmy Cliff’s final curtain. We journey back to the role in The Harder They Come that made the reggae icon a global movie star and cultural force.
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Housing Failure and Contaminated Flood Sludge in St. James
Located in Silver Sands, which is along the coastline of the lovely parish of Trelawny, is WindJammers Villa, a beach-front property. Truth be told, this is the first time I have ventured to this section of the parish. I usually go the opposite end towards Albert Town. “The experience here is more unique when compared
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Jamaica’s Recovery: $20 Billion Farm Loss, $150M Bond Payout
Hurricane Melissa leaves a US$7B damage bill. See how the country activates its $150M Cat Bond for immediate liquidity.
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Melissa strikes Jamaican Manufacturers
Located in Silver Sands, which is along the coastline of the lovely parish of Trelawny, is WindJammers Villa, a beach-front property. Truth be told, this is the first time I have ventured to this section of the parish. I usually go the opposite end towards Albert Town. “The experience here is more unique when compared
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Inland Flood Crisis: Find out Why the Flood Won’t Drain Fast
Flood chaos grips Central Jamaica. Learn why the water in Content, Manchester, rose over seven feet and how long officials expect the drainage crisis to last.
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Jamaica Commits to Reshaping Disaster Preparedness
Jamaica commits to a massive overhaul of its disaster framework after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa exposed deep infrastructure and response failures. Read the government’s plan.
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Famous St. Elizabeth Food spots Shattered by Melissa’s Fury:
The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa crushed St. Elizabeth’s heart. Read the devastating story of Nolas Event and the resilience of Border’s vendors trying to restart their lives.
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Weeks After Hurricane Melissa, many Communities Are Still Cut Off
The western and southern parishes of Jamaica remain gripped by a humanitarian crisis following the catastrophic landfall of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28. While initial response efforts mobilized quickly, a week later, persistent infrastructural failures are blocking essential relief from reaching hundreds of thousands of citizens. The core issue is physical accessibility. Roads
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