Hurricane Melissa Wreaks Havoc on Jamaican Farms, Threatening Food Supply

Hurricane Melissa devastated farms in Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, causing significant losses to egg production and threatening the islands food supply.

• Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on Tuesday with winds reaching 185 mph, severely damaging agricultural infrastructure in Saint Elizabeth Parish.
• The storm destroyed Osbourne Brumleys egg farm, built with his life savings, resulting in the death of thousands of livestock and a significant economic blow.
• Saint Elizabeth Parish, known as Jamaicas breadbasket, experienced extensive damage with flattened fields of yam, raising concerns about the future of local food supplies.