- Hurricane Melissa, involving outlooks from NOAA and the NHC, caused significant damage in the region on May 28, 2026.
- Category 5 Hurricane Melissa caused significant roof damage to Marie Atkins Early Childhood School, leading to discussions about expansion.
- A Category 5 hurricane caused significant damage in Jamaica, specifically impacting the education sector.
A government official toured damaged schools in St Ann, Jamaica, assessing the impact of Hurricane Melissa and the need for climate-smart construction.
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A government official toured damaged schools in St Ann, Jamaica, assessing the impact of Hurricane Melissa and the need for climate-smart construction.
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Jamaica
island state in the Caribbean Sea
Related events
- Hurricane Melissa caused damage to Cambridge Primary School in St James, and NET is providing support for the necessary rehabilitation works.
- Hurricane Melissa swept across western Jamaica, prompting partnership-funded school reconstruction efforts.
- The British High Commission is supporting disaster recovery efforts for Aberdeen High School, which is located in St Elizabeth, Jamaica.
- Hurricane Melissa impacted western Jamaica schools, leading the Ministry of Education to track student absenteeism.
- Dana Morris Dixon, the Education Minister in Jamaica, is managing the fallout from Hurricane Melissa, which has caused significant damage to school infrastructure.