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Montevideo, November 17th 2025 - 07:36 UTC

Tag: Desmond McKenzie

  • Tuesday, October 28th 2025 - 20:17 UTC

    Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 7 dead

    “This is not the time to be brave. ...Don't bet against Melissa! It is a bet we can't win,” McKenzie insisted

    Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm, is battering Jamaica's south coast today, bringing torrential rains and devastating winds as officials warn the powerful system could destroy the nation’s infrastructure.

  • Monday, October 27th 2025 - 19:39 UTC

    Category 5 Hurricane Melissa nearing Jamaica

    Over 881 shelters are available in Jamaica, Minister McKenzie stressed

    Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm, is accelerating toward Jamaica and eastern Cuba, prompting urgent government and relief preparations across the region. With maximum sustained winds of 260 km/h, the storm is expected to deliver destructive winds, storm surges, and catastrophic flooding.