Pray for the Caribbean islands that have been hit by Hurricane Melissa (Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, Bahamas).
Most of you might be aware of the monster hurricane Melissa that tore through the island of Jamaica on October 28th, leaving behind total devastation. It has been described as the most powerful Atlantic storm on record.
The Beginning of Hurricane Melissa
“Melissa developed from a tropical wave that was first monitored for development on October 16, 2025. The wave originated from West Africa, traveled from the central Atlantic to the Windward Islands, and then moved quickly westward into the Caribbean Sea, where it slowed down and developed into Tropical Storm Melissa on October 21.” (Wikipedia.org)
As it moved slowly within the Caribbean, it brought heavy rain to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It gradually developed over time (October 25 to 27) until it intensified rapidly just before it made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025.
The hurricane made landfall directly into the western parishes of St Elizabeth, Trelawny, St James, Westmoreland, and Hanover at a wind speed of 185 mph (298 km/h).
Damages
Significant widespread damage throughout these parishes has been reported. The hardest-hit parish is St Elizabeth, where the Jamaica Observer reports that 90% of buildings are without roofs.
The communities within these parishes lack electricity, have limited water, and lack telecommunications services.
Four hospitals were significantly damaged. They are Noel Holmes in Hanover, Black River in St Elizabeth, Cornwall Regional in St James, and Falmouth in Trelawny.
How You Can Help
The government of Jamaica has launched an official website where you can donate towards the recovery process in Jamaica. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Official website: Supportjamaica.gov.jm
I will update this post throughout this week. The usual Fun Friday and Sunday inspirational posts will be postponed until next week.
As you might know by now, I am a Jamaican living in the BVI for almost twenty -five years. I have family and friends in Jamaica, so I am deeply concerned about their welfare and the island’s overall well-being.
We trust in a mighty God who is merciful and forgiving. I am also grateful to this special blogging community, which has been supportive over the years.
Thank you in advance for your prayers and support.
This Too Shall Pass
To all my fellow Jamaicans and all those who have been affected by this devastating hurricane, remember that:
This too shall pass!
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord will deliver them out of them all. He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken (Psalms 34:19-20 NKJV).
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves those who have a contrite spirit (Psalms 34:17-18).
If I say, “Surely the darkness shall fall on me,” even the night shall be light about me; Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, but the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You.
Psalms 139:11-12 NKJV
The night will not last!
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