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Hurricane Melissa’s landfall on Jamaica on October 28, 2025 marked the most powerful storm in the island’s recorded history. With sustained winds of 185 mph, it left behind destroyed homes, damaged hotels and factories, compromised infrastructure, and businesses struggling to reopen. Alongside the human and operational impact, companies now face another critical task: telling a truthful, clear and compliant financial story under IFRS post-disaster reporting requirements.