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Heritage tour guide Allison Morris is still walking visitors through Black River’s history four months after Melissa. With the historic buildings gone, she is making the case that the town’s story is more urgent to tell than ever, and that heritage is the foundation on which the rebuilt town’s identity and tourism economy should be built.

Kingston, Jamaica — 24 February 2026 Jamaica is expected to experience another cold front beginning Monday night into Tuesday, with…

The Zong Monument survived Hurricane Melissa’s destruction of Black River. Its survival amid the rubble raises a deeper question about the town’s future: should the rebuilt Black River incorporate the memory of what was lost, and what that means for its long-term identity, tourism appeal and property value.

An Inspirational Journey Through Jamaica’s Real Estate History Jamaica’s real estate story is not just about titles, deeds, and plots…

Hurricane Melissa destroyed in hours what had stood in Black River for over two centuries. The collapse of St John’s Anglican Church, the loss of Waterloo House and the erasure of Victorian-era commercial buildings have ended a heritage that Jamaica was still learning how to protect.

While Beryl knocked out power across much of Black River in July 2024, the Black River Safari emerged unscathed, thanks to proper construction and pre-storm preparation. The contrast with the surrounding town offers a clear lesson about building standards and property resilience.