**British Tourists Locked Down as Hurricane Melissa Approaches** Hundreds of British tourists are currently confined to a hotel in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, approaches the island. Guests have been instructed to remain in their rooms for safety until at least Wednesday. Hurricane Melissa is anticipated to be the most powerful hurricane to strike Jamaica since records began in 1851. With sustained winds exceeding 157 mph, the storm poses a significant threat, bringing torrential rains and destructive winds. The storm has already wreaked havoc on neighbouring islands, including Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where it has claimed at least six lives and displaced thousands. Reports indicate that three fatalities occurred in Haiti, while another person is missing in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, two individuals in Jamaica lost their lives while preparing for the storm by cutting trees. Matthew Samuda, Jamaica's Water and Environment Minister, warned residents, stating, "It’s nothing to play with. The time for preparation is all but over." Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica overnight or in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing with it stronger winds than those experienced by its neighbouring countries. Meteorologists have confirmed that if Melissa strikes Jamaica directly, it will be the strongest hurricane in the nation’s recorded history.