Miguel Díaz-Canel & Jamaica

Miguel Díaz-Canel: Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba, ordered mass evacuations and warned the population not to underestimate Hurricane Melissa's power, assuring that resources would be spared for protection and recovery.

Jamaica: Jamaica was severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, experiencing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, hospitals, and widespread power outages. The country has been designated a disaster zone, with estimated damages between $5 billion and $10 billion.

Miguel Díaz-Canel: Miguel Díaz-Canel, the President of Cuba, chaired a Civil Defense meeting to assess the damage from Hurricane Melissa, though no official estimate was provided.

Jamaica: Jamaica was directly hit by Hurricane Melissa as a Category 5 storm, resulting in at least eight deaths, 90% roof destruction in Black River, 77% of the island without power, and over 25,000 people in shelters. The country is facing enormous devastation and is beginning recovery efforts.

Miguel Díaz-Canel: Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba, urged the population not to underestimate Hurricane Melissa's power, calling it the strongest ever to hit national territory.

Jamaica: Jamaica was directly hit by Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in its recorded history, causing catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and significant disruption to infrastructure and daily life. The country faces a slow and challenging recovery.

Jamaica: Jamaica supplied one small vessel of liquefied petroleum gas to Cuba in February, one of only two imports this year.