Images from Jamaica show the powerful arrival of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall Tuesday afternoon as a Category 5 hurricane.
Coastal areas are facing intense wind and rain, as a third of the island is already experiencing power cuts, according to officials.
The Central African nation cites “sovereignty” as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.
Maximo Napa said he had to resort to eating roaches, birds and turtles to survive.
Police say the victim was set alight while sleeping on a train in Brooklyn on Sunday morning.