'Not our first hurricane': Jamaicans prepare to ride out deadly Melissa

As Tropical cyclone Melissa approaches, Jamaicans, including hotel staff in Kingston, Jamaica, prepare for potential devastation, emphasizing resilience in the face of natures challenges.

• In Kingston, Jamaica, hotel manager Peters has relocated guests to higher floors and taken precautions to secure the 63-room hotel ahead of Tropical cyclone Melissas anticipated impact.
• Preparations for the hurricane include trimming trees and clearing boats in Port Royal, as officials monitor Melissas strength on the Saffir–Simpson scale, raising concerns over possible flooding.
• Local blues musician Roy Brown is among those in the Caribbean bracing for the storm, highlighting how even famous figures like Usain Bolt are affected by the looming threat of natural disasters.