The director of apostolates for a Jamaica-based religious community serving the poor in Kingston said Oct. 28 that the Category-5 Hurricane Melissa seems to be sparing Kingston the worst of its wrath. But he added that the storm was not yet finished and much remained unknown about the historic hurricane’s impact in the region.

After Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica, airports across the island are struggling to return to full capacity, leaving travelers facing hours-long delays and canceled flights

Another reggae superstar, Shaggy, is also rallying for his home country. For the artist, known for such hits as “Boombastic,” “In the Summertime” and “It Wasn’t Me,” the cause is more personal; his wife, Rebecca Packer, rode out the storm there, CBS News reports.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Ahead of Hurricane Melissa making landfall in Jamaica, ADM suspended operations at its flour mill in Kingston and its facility in Montego Bay until after the storm passed, a company spokesman said the afternoon of Oct. 28.

Insurance, bonds and savings will speed recovery from the monster hurricane, but the Caribbean nation will still need international aid.

Dozens of U.S. military personnel are bringing medical supplies and emergency gear after Hurricane Melissa killed at least 19 on Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it neared Jamaica with up to 30 inches of rain and a life-threatening storm surge.

ATLANTA, Ga. - A Georgia man is still in Kingston, Jamaica, two days after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island. Garfield Lettman was supposed to fly home Friday, but he won’t leave until he knows his little sister is OK.