Eyewitness footage has captured Hurricane Melissa causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure across Jamaica. People walk along a road during the passing of Hurricane Melissa in Rocky Point, Jamaica. The predicted path of Hurricane Melissa which will significantly weaken as it makes its way across the Atlantic. [ In pictures: Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after causing chaos in JamaicaOpens in new window ]“Our country has been ravaged by Hurricane Melissa but we will rebuild and we will do so even better than before,” Mr Holness said early on Wednesday. Residents are evacuated from Playa Siboney to safe locations ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, on Tuesday.

Source: The Irish Times October 29, 2025 17:06 UTC