JamRadio Caribbean Newsdesk | Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica is under a full Hurricane Warning tonight as a rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa, barrels toward the island with sustained winds nearing 90 mph and the potential to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane by landfall.
The National Hurricane Center has issued dire warnings of life-threatening flash floods, landslides, and storm surges, with forecasts predicting up to 12 inches of rain in some areas. The storm’s slow pace—moving at just 5 km/h—means Jamaica could endure over 72 hours of hurricane conditions, a scenario meteorologists are calling “potentially catastrophic”.
Meteorolgist Brian Shields......
BREAKING: Tropical Storm Melissa Nears Hurricane Strength as Caribbean Braces for Impact
By JamRadio Caribbean Desk | Hurricane Watch
Melissa is intensifying in the central Caribbean, with Hurricane Hunters confirming sustained winds of 65 mph and a central pressure drop to 998 mb—a clear sign of strengthening. The storm is currently located 260 miles south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, moving west at 13 mph.
Hurricane Watch is now in effect for Haiti’s southern coast, while Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for Jamaica and parts of the Dominican Republic. Forecasters expect Melissa to reach hurricane status within 24 hours, with life-threatening flooding and mudslides......
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ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA — Grenada’s government has confirmed that the United States has formally requested permission to install radar equipment and deploy technical personnel at the Maurice Bishop International Airport—barely 100 miles from Venezuela’s northern coast. The move, framed by Washington as a “temporary” measure, comes amid escalating U.S. military activity in the Caribbean and growing fears of an imminent confrontation with the Maduro government.
While Grenadian officials insist the proposal is under “careful review,” regional leaders and security analysts warn the request could fracture CARICOM unity......
By JamRadio News Caribbean Desk
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In a high-stakes military flashpoint, two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew dangerously close to the USS Jason Dunham on 4 September, prompting a stern warning from the Pentagon and......
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In an unexpected escalation of diplomatic pressure, the United States has imposed sweeping visa restrictions on government officials from Cuba, Grenada, and several African nations—accusing them of complicity in what it calls the “Cuban regime’s coercive medical mission scheme.”
The move targets not only the officials themselves but also their families, barring entry to the U.S. for those allegedly involved in facilitating or benefiting from Cuba’s controversial export of medical professionals.
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For decades, Cuba has deployed thousands of doctors abroad under bilateral agreements. But behind the......
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The entertainment and dancehall world is celebrating the incredible journey of Int. DHQ Headtop Aneika Francis—one of the Caribbean’s most electrifying performers and entrepreneurs—who is now embracing the beautiful role of motherhood.
Aneika, widely known as the powerhouse dancer behind international recording artist Konshens, has left an indelible mark on stages worldwide. From the pulsating energy of the Caribbean to the high-adrenaline performances across Europe, her signature moves, fierce presence, and undeniable charisma have set her apart as a global dancehall sensation.
Among her most dazzling achievements is her......
JamRadio Newsdesk | Caribbean Desk
Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley was detained during a layover in Antigua and Barbuda last week after discovering his name had been flagged on an Interpol watch list—a move he is calling “state-sponsored slander” and a blatant act of political persecution.
Rowley, who stepped down from politics in April, was en route to Montserrat to attend the 30th anniversary of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory when he was stopped by immigration authorities. At a press conference on Monday, he described the ordeal as a “deliberate, calculated attempt to tarnish my name on an international stage,” accusing......
JamRadio Newsdesk | Friday 18 July 2025
Today marks 30 years since the Soufrière Hills Volcano erupted on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, triggering one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of Britain’s Overseas Territories. On 18 July 1995, pyroclastic flows buried the capital city of Plymouth, forcing the evacuation of the southern half of the island and displacing more than two-thirds of its population.
Over 11,000 Montserratians — all British Dependent Territories Citizens — more than two-thirds were forced to flee. Many escaped to neighbouring islands like Antigua, St,. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Maarten while others relocated to the......
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In a major security operation, Jamaican police have seized more than 500 pipe bombs and arrested three men in the Bull Bay area of St Thomas, in what authorities are calling one of the largest explosives finds in recent memory.
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The raid took place on Sunday, when officers discovered the cache of explosives at a premises straddling the 10 and 11 Mile communities—an area plagued by escalating gang tensions. The suspects reportedly attempted to flee but were captured after hiding in nearby bushes.
“These men are reportedly bent on going at each other’s throats,” said a senior officer, describing the situation as a......
