By Jamaica Homes News Desk Kingston, Jamaica | November 2025 As dawn broke after the passing of Hurricane Melissa, roofs lay scattered…

When it comes to hurricanes in Jamaica, we live with a different level of urgency. Gusts don’t come as abstract numbers in…

There’s something deeply moving about watching Jamaica recover after a storm. The morning after, as sunlight glints across drenched rooftops and half-cleared…

Jamaica Public Service activated a new incident command structure, drafted in regional line workers and added more than 115 specialised vehicles as it prepared for the impact of Melissa.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has issued a legally binding evacuation order covering seven low-lying communities in Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon as Hurricane Melissa strengthened to Category 4.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — October 25, 2025: Jamaica is on high alert as Hurricane Melissa strengthens slowly over the western Caribbean, posing a…

In the Caribbean, hurricanes are a part of life. While we can prepare, reinforce our homes, and follow safety alerts, it’s important…

Tropical Storm Melissa strengthened to 65 mph on October 24, 2025, while remaining south east of Jamaica. Forecasters warned of dangerous rainfall and possible rapid intensification.

Kingston, Jamaica – As Jamaica watches the approach of tropical storm-system Tropical Storm Melissa, the island recalls its history of major storms…

A reflection by Dean Jones — Founder, Jamaica Homes When Hurricane Gilbert hit Jamaica in September 1988, I was here. I remember…