The historic Greenwood Great House in St James, Jamaica, has suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that wreaked havoc across the western part of the island. The 225-year-old structure, which once stood as a testament to Jamaican history, lost its roof and significant portions of its infrastructure during the hurricane’s onslaught. Situated at the border of Trelawny and St James, the Great House was among numerous homes and businesses devastated by the storm, which made landfall in the island’s southwest on Tuesday. Greenwood Great House, a landmark connected to the Barrett family—including the famed poet Elizabeth Barrett-Browning—had served as a museum and cultural site for centuries, offering visitors a glimpse into Jamaica’s rich heritage. The destruction of this iconic structure marks a significant loss for the island’s historical and cultural preservation efforts.