Jamaica struggles to recover a year after Hurricane Melissa hit as peak tourism season looms

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What happened

Jamaica’s once flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm…

Key facts

  • Jamaica’s once flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:47:45 UTC.

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