FORTIFICATON of the sea wall (revetment) to protect Border — the busy commercial strip between St Elizabeth and Westmoreland ...

The physics is straightforward and unforgiving as warmer oceans mean more energy for tropical cyclones, and a warmer atmosphere holds more water. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth ...

Hurricane Melissa, which slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, is one of the strongest storms to ever make landfall in the Atlantic. Scientists agree Melissa was made stronger by climate ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The board of directors of TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) has approved a $100 million relief package to assist homeowners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa rapidly made landfall in Jamaica as a monster storm. It struck the west coast of the island on Tuesday, ripping off roofs and pounding the streets with rain as it began its path of ...

The wind is picking up, and somewhere nearby, the low rumble of a tropical storm grows louder. If you're a homeowner in hurricane country, perhaps you know the feeling of anxiety that creeps in before ...

Hurricane-proofing your home by making structural changes and installing high-durability windows and doors can help minimize damage to your home during a weather disaster. Hurricanes have caused more ...

Homeowners should prepare their HVAC systems for hurricane season to avoid costly repairs and downtime. Securing outdoor AC units with hurricane straps and elevating them above potential flood lines ...