Cuba & Andrew Holness

Cuba: Cuba saw no fatalities due to Hurricane Melissa after evacuating over 735,000 people. However, it sustained significant damage to infrastructure, power lines, telecommunications, and agricultural plantations, with many communities still without electricity and internet.

Andrew Holness: Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, is overseeing the damage assessment and recovery efforts in Jamaica, pledging a 'credible and strong' recovery strategy.

Cuba: Cuba braced for and was hit by Hurricane Melissa, leading to mass evacuations and warnings of significant storm surge and rainfall, particularly in its eastern provinces.

Andrew Holness: Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, acknowledged the catastrophic nature of Hurricane Melissa and the challenges in recovery, emphasizing that no infrastructure could withstand a Category 5 storm.

Cuba: Cuba was hit by Hurricane Melissa as a Category 3 storm, leading to mass evacuations, damaging winds, flooding rains, and dangerous storm surge. The hurricane is expected to worsen Cuba's existing economic crisis.

Andrew Holness: Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, acknowledged the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa and expressed commitment to rebuilding the country, while also expecting some loss of life.

Andrew Holness: Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, urged Jamaicans to take the hurricane threat seriously and take protective measures.