Container Homes: Jamaica's Quick Fix for Hurricane Melissa

Container Homes: Jamaica's Quick Fix for Hurricane Melissa

retrofitted shipping container homes serve as a rapid and practical solution for housing families in Jamaica displaced by the devastating Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Architectural designer Curtis Hylton argues that traditional block-and-steel construction is too slow, while container units can be installed within days, offering families privacy, dignity, and safety as a temporary-to-medium-term measure. He addresses concerns about stability, noting that proper anchoring to a pad foundation makes the units hurricane-resistant and that they can be stacked for multi-family housing. The proposal highlights the cost-effectiveness, durability, and scalability of these prefabricated homes, suggesting collaboration with the National Housing Trust to finance them and integrate them into long-term recovery plans. They Blew Away in the Storm. So Why Are Container Homes Jamaica's Best Hope After Hurricane Melissa?

Tropical Storm Melissa Threatens Jamaica - Could be Cat 4 or 5 Hurricane Upon Landfall

Tropical Storm Melissa Threatens Jamaica - Could be Cat 4 or 5 Hurricane Upon Landfall

a comprehensive update on Tropical Storm Melissa, highlighting its slow movement and the growing threat of it becoming a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) as it moves across the exceptionally warm Caribbean Sea. All reports emphasize that Melissa is expected to rapidly intensify by the weekend or early next week, posing a significant, multi-day danger to the Caribbean islands. Specifically, a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning are in effect for Jamaica and parts of southern Haiti due to the potential for devastating heavy rainfall, life-threatening flash flooding, and landslides; some models even suggest a possible Category 4 or 5 hurricane making a direct hit on Jamaica. The forecast track is highly uncertain, but current models project the storm will linger in the region through the middle of next week before potentially moving toward Cuba and the Bahamas, with minimal risk currently expected for the mainland United States. Tropical Storm Melissa

PM Holness Breaks Ground on $700M Moon Palace - Montego Bay. Anticipated to Create 3,000 Local Jobs

PM Holness Breaks Ground on $700M Moon Palace - Montego Bay. Anticipated to Create 3,000 Local Jobs

The Palace Company has commenced construction on Moon Palace The Grand – Montego Bay, a $700 million luxury mega-resort set to transform Jamaica’s tourism sector. This milestone reflects the company’s ten-year commitment to Jamaica, reinforcing its confidence in the island as a top global destination. Featuring 1,200 rooms, exclusive overwater bungalows, 13 restaurants, and the largest spa in Jamaica, the resort aims to redefine Caribbean luxury. - Jamaica Republic The Palace Company has commenced construction on Moon Palace The Grand – Montego Bay, a $700 million luxury mega-resort set to transform Jamaica’s tourism sector. This milestone reflects the company’s ten-year commitment to Jamaica, reinforcing its confidence in the island as a top global destination. Featuring 1,200 rooms, exclusive overwater bungalows, 13 restaurants, and the largest spa in Jamaica, the resort aims to redefine Caribbean luxury.

Breaking Ground on New Social Housing Project, The Hibiscus

Breaking Ground on New Social Housing Project, The Hibiscus

The Government is considering changes to the New Social Housing Program (NSHP) to improve shelter delivery for vulnerable Jamaicans, as stated by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness during a recent ground-breaking ceremony for a new multi-family residence in St. Andrew. This development, named ‘The Hibiscus’, will consist of seven housing units, with construction starting soon.