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Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Glimpsetv(op): 12:30pm On Oct 30, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3fElRJXQY?si=oKvtCTJ-kzQgVejR

Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica in ruins, causing widespread destruction across the island. The powerful Category 5 storm struck with full force, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, flooding communities, and knocking down power lines, leaving thousands without electricity or shelter.

The damage has been especially devastating for homeowners without insurance, as reports show that less than 5% of properties in Jamaica are insured. Many residents now face the overwhelming task of rebuilding with little to no financial support.

Communication blackouts in several areas have made it difficult to assess the full extent of the damage, though early reports indicate massive losses.

According to the ratings agency AM Best, Jamaica’s low insurance coverage leaves both individuals and businesses exposed to crippling financial hardship after disasters of this magnitude.

Despite the challenges, global support is on the way. Jamaica is expected to receive the full $150 million payout from a catastrophe bond arranged through the World Bank, while the World Food Programme (WFP) has activated its sovereign insurance mechanism to provide emergency funds to affected households.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared the entire island a disaster area and initiated nationwide recovery and relief efforts. The WFP is working closely with the Jamaican government to coordinate emergency logistics and distribute food assistance to communities hardest hit by the hurricane.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Glimpsetv(op): 12:33pm On Oct 30, 2025

Summary:
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, has devastated Jamaica — destroying homes, flooding communities, and leaving thousands without power. With less than 5% of properties insured, most residents face rebuilding alone, as the government and international bodies like the World Bank and WFP mobilize urgent relief efforts.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by franchasng: 12:42pm On Oct 30, 2025

Nigeria is a lucky nation that don't experience this type of natural disaster, even though our own natural disaster which is leadership failure is worst than natural disasters like this angry

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by princeade86(m): 12:44pm On Oct 30, 2025

God heal the world completely

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by alphaconde(m): 12:44pm On Oct 30, 2025

This country has really suffered.

May God keep them together

Nigerias earthquake is APC

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Softmirror: 12:46pm On Oct 30, 2025

franchasng:
Nigeria is a lucky nation that don't experience this type of natural disaster, even though our own natural disaster which is leadership failure is worst than natural disasters like this

Bad leaders are a reflection of the type of people in the society which the lead.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by DrAda(f): 12:46pm On Oct 30, 2025*

Well, would have blamed climate change but Bill Gates announced several days ago that mankind can survive climate change.

So, I guess this means they shouldn't bank on receiving substantial aid from the rest of the world because it may not come

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Righteousness2(m): 12:47pm On Oct 30, 2025

It's really Crazy..
All over the world, its Wars, pestilence, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, uncertainties, etc.
It's the End of the Endtimes..
Just as the Bible foretold it will be..

Dont be too Comfortable in this World,
This World is Not a Home.

Live in the Consciousness of your Eternity.
Ensure you Have the NEEDFUL.
Live Prepared, Be Prepared...

JESUS CHRIST, the KING of kings is about to show up in the Skies.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Softmirror: 12:49pm On Oct 30, 2025

Righteousness2:
It's really Crazy..
It's the End of the Endtimes..
Just as the Bible foretold it will be..

Pastor Righteousnesss. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 END TIME PASTOR.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Cti28(m): 12:49pm On Oct 30, 2025

franchasng:
Nigeria is a lucky nation that don't experience this type of natural disaster, even though our own natural disaster which is leadership failure is worst than natural disasters like this

Africa generally.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by victorazyvictor(m): 12:49pm On Oct 30, 2025

Why all the hurricane names are women

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by makavalley(m): 12:51pm On Oct 30, 2025

Nigeria don't suffer from all of this natural disaster but suffers from internal wars

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by aloma007(m): 12:56pm On Oct 30, 2025

Softmirror:
Pastor Righteousnesss. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 END TIME PASTOR.

Truly an end time pastor for there's nothing righteous about him lols😂😂😂

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Originalsly: 12:57pm On Oct 30, 2025

Hmmm ... I expected worse from a cat 5 hurricane.... less than 10 deaths reported. Guess they were well prepared but ....will need a whole lot of help.... which I'm almost sure will be coming from China and not the West.

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by UkoAnnang(m): 1:02pm On Oct 30, 2025

This is terrible

Like there say every aboki with his kettle
There is hurricane Melissa

Here in Nigeria we have hurricane APC

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by omooba969(m): 1:09pm On Oct 30, 2025

Righteousness2:
It's really Crazy..
All over the world, its Wars, pestilence, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, uncertainties, etc.
It's the End of the Endtimes..
Just as the Bible foretold it will be..

Dont be too Comfortable in this World,
This World is Not a Home.

Live in the Consciousness of your Eternity.
Ensure you Have the NEEDFUL.
Live Prepared, Be Prepared...

JESUS CHRIST, the KING of kings is about to show up in the Skies.

You probably have been skipping
Matthew 24 vs 6.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by EmperorIsaac(m): 1:11pm On Oct 30, 2025*

Why are most hurricanes women? grin

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Mrexcell(m): 1:13pm On Oct 30, 2025

Their houses are like the ones we see in nigerian streets.

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by ElSudani: 1:27pm On Oct 30, 2025

EmperorIsaac:
Why are all hurricanes women?

What of hurricane Gilbert? Is that a woman's name as well?

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Johntemmy(m): 1:34pm On Oct 30, 2025

Akun
Abora
Odogbo
Parapuru
Obi
Etc
Patronize me today

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Pastoshizzy(m): 1:39pm On Oct 30, 2025

Nothing can take away reggae sha.

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Successlane: 1:47pm On Oct 30, 2025

victorazyvictor:
Why all the hurricane names are women

I have also and always been wondering the same.

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by PigTormentor: 1:49pm On Oct 30, 2025

franchasng:
Nigeria is a lucky nation that don't experience this type of natural disaster, even though our own natural disaster which is leadership failure is worst than natural disasters like this

Your leadership is a reflection of the people in the country.
Your leadership is not just you president and Governors, leadership also includes Local government chairman, head of your loca police, your local courts and the list goes on
Your leadership is a microcosm of your society.
You cannot ha e people that are mostly unethical, greedy, immoral and selfish but expect tour leadership to be of different make up.

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by WhizdomXX(m): 1:56pm On Oct 30, 2025

All their millions are not insured.

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by snowball11(m): 2:13pm On Oct 30, 2025

franchasng:
Nigeria is a lucky nation that don't experience this type of natural disaster, even though our own natural disaster which is leadership failure is worst than natural disasters like this

Hurricane Balablu comes to mind! grin

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Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by snowball11(m): 2:17pm On Oct 30, 2025

thisisit:
THE DEMOLITION BY HURRICANE MELISSA IS NOT AS BAD AS THE DEMOLITION OF OWORONSHOKI AND TRADE FAIR BY LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR SANWO OLU!!!!

LAGOS DEMOLITION COMES UNAWARE AT MIDNIGHT WITHOUT WARNING!!!!

Hurricane Sanwo-Olu! grin

Balablu effigy! cheesy

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by kheny12(m): 2:20pm On Oct 30, 2025

Hurricane Melissa....Abeg who dey give all this names to all this event.Melissa bawo.may God protect us.

Re: Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica And Aftermath (Photos/Video) by Donchieli: 2:35pm On Oct 30, 2025

Why every hurricane de bear woman name

Simple
They be world destroyers

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3fElRJXQY?si=oKvtCTJ-kzQgVejR

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