Jamaica is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane ever to strike the island, which unleashed winds of up to 280 kph on October 28. The storm caused catastrophic flooding and widespread infrastructural damage, leaving residents and authorities in shock. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, Jamaica’s Minister for Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, addressed the nation on October 29, describing the past 24 hours as exceptionally challenging. She shared harrowing images of the devastation, stating, ‘It looks really, really difficult in many parts of Jamaica. The images we are getting are really very devastating.’ Despite the grim situation, Dr. Dixon expressed optimism about the country’s resilience, emphasizing, ‘We are a strong people and we will get through it together.’ Recovery and assessment efforts are now in full swing as the nation begins to rebuild. Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa has moved on to Cuba, where it continues to wreak havoc, and is expected to impact Bermuda later this week.