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No one perceived the creative destruction of the Industrial Revolution more clearly than Karl Marx.

Melissa caused at least 59 deaths and massive destruction across the Caribbean this week, notably in Jamaica where it roared ashore as a top-strength Category 5 hurricane, before striking eastern Cuba.

Communities on the island's western portion, such as Black River and Montego Bay, have seen the worst of the destruction.

It said continuous heavy rainfall had caused the River Astiri and the River Sipi "to overflow, resulting in widespread destruction of homes, crop fields, and community infrastructure".

Melissa swept across the region over a number of days and left behind a trail of destruction and dozens of people dead.