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Where is Jamaica? Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as dangerous Cat. 5 hurricane

The heart of Jamaican life centers around its history of resilience. Here's 7 facts about life, culture and history in Jamaica.

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Hurricane Melissa's destruction in Jamaica seen in before-and-after satellite images

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Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished

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Climate change denial can't stand up to Category 5 Hurricane Melissa | Opinion

Melissa’s Jamaica landfall was the strongest Atlantic hurricane strike in recorded history, and its minimum barometric pressure was the third lowest.

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Hurricane Melissa death toll climbs to 32

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Satellite images show Jamaica in ruins after record-breaking Hurricane Melissa

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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 28 in Jamaica

The Red Cross says that 72% of people across Jamaica still do not have electricity and around 6,000 are in emergency shelters.

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Jamaica deaths at 28 as Caribbean reels from colossal hurricane

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Unravelling the storm after Hurricane Melissa:

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has hit southwestern Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, causing heavy flooding and wind damage.

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Jamaica has a history of dealing with powerful hurricanes

The center of Hurricane Charlie skirted the southern coast of Jamaica on the night of Aug. 17, 1951, before it made landfall early the next morning as a strong Category 3 storm, bringing destructive winds to the entirety of the island, according to the NHC. The strongest winds at Kingston were measured at 110 mph.

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Map shows celebrity homes in path of Hurricane Melissa

Orcabessa Bay is a small town in the Saint Mary Parish, located in the northeast part of the island. It is home to 7,000 people. The town also houses the GoldenEye Villa, a retreat that previously was the private home and beach of Ian Fleming, a British author best known for creating the James Bond series.