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Beryl takes aim at Jamaica; here's a look at the country's hurricane history

Record-breaking Hurricane Beryl is barreling toward the island nation of Jamaica with an expected landfall on Wednesday. Jamaica has been affected by many hurricanes over the last 175 years, but the ...
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Jamaica has a rich hurricane history but has avoided most powerful storms

The island nation of Jamaica is no stranger to hurricanes, with dozens of storms tracking over or near the island throughout recorded history. Melissa is currently forecast to pass close to the island ...
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Jamaica has destructive history of hurricanes – but Melissa could be among the worst, forecasters warn

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – An isolated island in the Caribbean, Jamaica is no stranger to hurricanes. Hurricane Melissa is currently intensifying and inching closer to the Jamaica coast with the potential to ...
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Where is Jamaica? Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as dangerous Cat. 5 hurricane

Hurricane Melissa is the first Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica. Before Melissa, the most destructive hurricane in Jamaica was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Eight-time Olympic medalist ...
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Learn About The Friendship And Shared History Of Cuba And Jamaica

Jamaica, the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean, and Cuba, the largest island in the region are old friends. They were at some point under Spanish and British rule. The Spanish were the ...
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In Jamaica, Documenting — and Honoring — a Rich History

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