What Comes Next After Hurricane Melissa

TOPSHOT - An aerial view seen October 29, 2025 shows the destroyed Black River Market and surrounding buildings following the passage the previous day of Hurricane Melissa in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa bore down on the...

Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc across Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica; dozens dead

Santiago de Cuba, Oct 29 (AP) Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape Wednesday. A landslide...

Catch of the Week: The weather is a bit inconsistent but the fishing remains red hot for the boat show

By RJ Boyle | Contributing Columnist I will be at Bahia Mar for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. We are in the main tent in booth 151 so come see us, say hello and pick up some tackle. See you there! We will be at...

Former US VP Dick Cheney dead at 84

Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 who was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. Cheney...

Dick Cheney, powerful ex-US VP who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84

The controversial vice president shaped post-9/11 US policy and expanded executive power Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in...

Speech by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez at the United Nations

8 Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, stated today at the United Nations that the blockade is a policy of collective punishment, which he characterizes as an act of genocide. Due to its importance, we are transmitting in...

Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 4 as it approaches Cuba, kills at least 30 in Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa barreled through the northern Caribbean on Wednesday after thrashing Cuba’s second-biggest city, isolating hundreds of rural communities, unleashing devastation in Jamaica and drenching Haiti, where at least 25 were killed....

Hurricane Melissa kills 25 in Haiti, devastates Jamaica, pounds Cuba and barrels through Caribbean

Havana: Hurricane Melissa barreled through the northern Caribbean on Wednesday after thrashing Cuba’s second-biggest city, isolating hundreds of rural communities, unleashing devastation in Jamaica and drenching Haiti, where at least 25 were...

United Nations General Assembly Overwhelmingly Renews Call to End United States Embargo on Cuba for 33rd Consecutive Year

HAMILTON, Canada – In a resounding display of global consensus, the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution demanding the immediate termination of the United States' long-standing economic, commercial, and financial...

Havana Weather for October 30 to November 5

Havana photo by Juan Suarez Cooler Days with isolated showers in the Capital… By Adrian Fuentes HAVANA TIMES – Hurricane Melissa is showing signs of convective recovery after its interaction with Cuba and continues to be an organized system....

Scientists say Hurricane Melissa’s strength was fuelled by climate change

Time and time again, scientists and environmental activists have warned that climate change will result in stronger storms and more unpredictable weather patterns. They’ve also warned that the communities least responsible for climate change would...

24 Photos That Show The Terrifying Impact Of Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica, Cuba, And The Dominican Republic

United Way of Jamaica is a 40-year-old nonprofit that provides support to people in Jamaica following natural disasters. Direct Relief is a humanitarian group providing medical assistance in the Caribbean. Center for Disaster Recovery provides...

Hurricane Melissa: Cat. 2 Storm Slams Cuba After Devastating Jamaica

AT A GLANCE Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm and has since weakened to Category 2. At least 36 people are dead across Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Jamaica remains a disaster area...

Fox Weather filming location is destroyed by Hurricane Melissa as historic storm continues to rage

A Fox Weather crew reporting on Hurricane Melissa from Jamaica had to duck for cover and avoid shattered glass as the storm battered their filming location. The reporters were forced to scramble from the top floor down to the ground floor as the...

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti

Residents walk through Santa Cruz, Jamaica, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, after Hurricane Melissa passed. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, where roofless homes,...

Hard Numbers: Massive drug raid in Brazil, Five Republicans vote to scrap Brazil tariffs, Wildlife charity eyes duke’s estate, & More

64: A massive police raid targeting a drug-trafficking organization in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, yesterday has left at least 64 people dead, including four police officers. The state governor said it was the “biggest operation” in Rio’s history....

Hurricane Melissa devastates Cuba as Tampa families anxiously await word

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday morning as a Category 3 storm, bringing dangerous flooding, powerful winds, and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents across the island. In Tampa, family members...

Hailing from Cuba, D65 bilingual interventionist inspires students with artistic talent and background

Faced with an empty dry erase board on a Friday evening, elementary school teacher Juana Fernández-Hamer grabbed a box of markers and got to work. The following Monday morning, her students were shocked by their teacher’s talent, and thrilled to...

Dozens killed, thousands displaced as Hurricane Melissa slams Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, has killed at least 40 people across Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica. The Category 5 storm caused massive flooding, power outages and destruction, leaving thousands homeless and rescue...

Hurricanes Should Be Named After Fossil Fuel Executives, Climate Activist Says

Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! Jamaica remains in a state of emergency after being battered by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic cyclones in history. The Category 5...