Jamaica
Melissa barrels into Jamaica as strongest hurricane on record; millions across the Caribbean brace for impact
With over 80% of the votes counted, the ruling center-right Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) led by PM Andrew Holness has won 49 of the 63 seats in the parliament
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