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Damage from Hurricane Melissa is still blocking aid to Jamaica's residents

By Fatma Tanis

Published November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM EST

We take a look at how the disaster response is unfolding in Jamaica and what that recovery looks like. The U.S. has supplied support and money towards the effort but is it enough. Tanis/Davis

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