Posted on 10/28/2025 1:59:31 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica and is set to wreak havoc on the Caribbean island, including an abundance of displaced wildlife.
The National Hurricane Center downgraded the storm to a 'powerful' Category 4 at 4pm ET, hours after it made landfall on the west coast of Jamaica.
The Jamaican government has contacted the Trump administration and launched a relief website as the nation looks to recover from the catastrophic winds, flash flooding and storm surge
So far, multiple deaths have been reported. Locals have been warned to shelter indoors, with 185mph winds, flooding and huge ocean surges all forecast.
Health officials have also warned island dwellers of displaced crocodiles during the storm chaos.
'Heavy rains and flooding associated with Hurricane Melissa may result in crocodiles being displaced from their natural habitats,' said the island’s South East Regional Health Authority in an official social media post.
Melissa is one of the strongest hurricanes in recorded history, surpassing the intensity of Katrina. That storm caused an estimated $125bn (£94bn) worth of damage and killed 1,392 people when it struck New Orleans in 2005.
Officials warn residents to be mindful of crocodiles displaced by storm
Jamaica's South East Regional Health Authority warned residents in Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and St Thomas to be aware of displaced crocodiles.
'Exercise extreme caution as heavy rains and flooding associated with Hurricane Melissa may result in crocodiles being displaced from their natural habitats,' the agency said.
'Rising water levels in rivers, gullies and swamps could cause crocodiles to move into residential areas in search of dry ground.
'Residents living near these areas are therefore advised to remain vigilant and avoid flood-waters.'
Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica with powerful winds
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Why not contact Mexico or Cuba or any South American government?
America can’t shoulder the world’s problems.
Let them contact King Charles. They're his subjects.
Maybe they could become a U.S. territory like Canada or Greenland.
>> surpassing the intensity of Katrina
thus, Bush’s/Trump’s fault
Jamaicans achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 6 August 1962. Let them call the UK.
Nix to becoming another welfare territory. We need another PR like we need another Obama.
It isn’t like a tornado. They knew this was coming.
Plan.
I hope Trump helps. His help would actually help people.
Yes, Jamaica is Commonwealth, but it is also close. And, Commonwealth doesn’t mean much, these days.
We also have lots of assets nearby to help deliver the aid. We’re good at that. I may well be wrong, but I’ve come to believe that President Trump is a humanitarian, he doesn’t want people to suffer.
And chupacabras and roogaroos and sasquatches..... Bad enough without adding to it. Prayers up for brothers and sisters in harms way.
One thing that Trump could do at minimal cost to the taxpayer is centralize private donations. And shame Hollywood types into writing checks. We should be good neighbors.
Very rare there attacks wise
But alligator pond and black river got plenty
This. A lot of heartless people on this thread. It's a reminder than just because this is a Conservative site, not everyone here are Christians. If there's something we can do for them to alleviate their immediate suffering, we should. It doesn't mean we have to be there long term.
They can call their neighbors in Haiti. We’ve send billions to that dump.
I’m sure west Jamaica is getting hit hard but their large city Kingston in the east is looking good based on the clock webcam.
Since the area hit is less developed and populated than where Katrina hit the dollar amount may not be as high but the devastation will still be horrendous.
Agree ask Mexico etc for help by CT I r
No sympathy. This was an extremely slow moving storm— they had plenty of time to get out.
The lie of independence has been spread about all of the Commonwealth Nations. The Crown runs the Commonwealth Nations through each governor-general.
The Governor-General is formally appointed by the monarch of Jamaica. (The "monarch of Jamaica" is King Charles).
The Governor-General appoints the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Cabinet Ministers, Senators, Members of the Privy Council, Senior Government Officers.
The Governor-General's primary task is to perform the monarch's constitutional duties on his or her behalf, carrying out his functions in the government of Jamaica on behalf and in the name of the Sovereign.
The Governor-General appoints the members of Commissions, Public Bodies and Tribunals, appoints and swears the Custodes, and grants the Waiver of Crown Rights to the relatives of persons who dies intestate.
The constitutional responsibilities of the Governor-General include exercising executive authority and giving royal assent to bills. Yes, that's executive authority and royal assent. If the citizens of Jamaica can have any of their laws stopped by a representative of The Crown, they're not independent of The Crown at all.
There shall be a Governor-General of Jamaica who shall be appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty’s representative in Jamaica.
The Governor-General shall keep and use the Broad Seal for sealing all things whatsoever that shall pass under the said Seal.
There shall be a Parliament of Jamaica which shall consist of Her Majesty, a Senate and a House of Representatives.
A Bill shall not become law until the Governor-General has assented thereto in Her Majesty’s name and on Her Majesty’s behalf and has signed it in token of such assent.
Each session of Parliament shall be held at such place within Jamaica and shall commence at such time as the Governor-General may by Proclamation published in the Gazette appoint.
The Governor-General may at any time by Proclamation published in the Gazette prorogue or dissolve Parliament.
The executive authority of Jamaica is vested in Her Majesty. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive authority of Jamaica may be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor-General either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
The Prime Minister and every other Minister shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, make before the Governor-General the oath of allegiance and the appropriate oath for the due execution of his office in the forms set out in the First Schedule to this Constitution.
The Prime Minister shall keep the Governor-General fully informed concerning the general conduct of the government of Jamaica and shall furnish the Governor-General with such information as he may request with respect to any particular matter relating to the government of Jamaica.
There shall be a Leader of the Opposition who shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Broad Seal.
There shall be in and for Jamaica a Privy Council which shall consist of six members appointed by the Governor-General, after consultation with the Prime Minister, by instrument under the Broad Seal.
The Governor-General may, in Her Majesty’s name and on Her Majesty’s behalf—grant to any person convicted of any offence against the law of Jamaica a pardon, either free or subject to lawful conditions; grant to any person a respite, either indefinite or for a specified period, from the execution of any punishment imposed on that person for such an offence; substitute a less severe form of punishment for that imposed on any person for such an offence; or remit the whole or part of any punishment imposed on any person for such an offence or any penalty or forfeiture otherwise due to the Crown on account of such an offence.
There shall be a Secretary to the Cabinet who shall be appointed by the Governor-General, acting on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, from a list of public officers submitted by the Public Service Commission.
The Chief Justice shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Broad Seal on the recommendation of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.
The Puisne Judges shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Broad Seal acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission.
The President of the Court of Appeal shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Broad Seal on the recommendation of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.
The other Judges of the Court of Appeal shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Broad Seal acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission.
The qualifications for appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal shall be such as may be prescribed by any law for the time being in force:
There shall be in and for Jamaica an Auditor-General who shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Broad Seal.
Ah... so they have a Biden run by Obama / Independence in name only situation. Got it.
Convoy of Hope (Missouri) began ramping up over a week ago. Will be arriving as soon as they can land safely.
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