Pray for the entire Caribbean islands that have been hit by the passage of 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 storms on record.
The beginning of hurricane Melissa
“Melissa formed 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 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 damages throughout these parishes have been reported. The worst hit parish is St Elizabeth where the Jamaica Observer states that 90% of buildings are without roofs.
The communities within these parishes are without electricity and limited water and telecommunication services.
Four hospitals significantly damaged. They are Noel Holmes in Hanover, Black River in St Elizabeth, Cornwall Regional in St James, and Falmouth in Trelawny.
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 entire island.
We trust in a mighty God who is merciful and forgiving. I am also grateful for this special blogging community who have 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 such as 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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