to UNDP analysis Kingston/New York, 6 November 2025 —Hurricane Melissa has caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction across western Jamaica. According to satellite-based analysis from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), …
Hurricane Melissa left at least 67 dead and billions in damage in its wake. Jamaica sustained some of the worst of the devastation in the Caribbean when the Category 5 storm moved through. In this time of need — local communities across Connecticut are …
By Tori Gordon Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 655 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 11 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.4 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and …
A hoodie meant to raise money for Jamaica as the country recovers from Hurricane Melissa is causing debate online, as people call out Drake and Vybz Kartel for making profit over tragedy. On Thursday, Toronto rapper Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) brand …
Here's how to aid those affected by the devastating storm in the Caribbean nation When Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica late last month, it instantly became the strongest storm ever to strike the Caribbean island nation. The damage was …
Jerome Williams (Jamaica Observer) – Declaring that “normalcy must return”, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced measures to help small shops and markets reopen across hurricane-hit communities, signalling a push to restore daily life for …
El Salvador’s humanitarian mission in Jamaica continues to deliver critical relief to families affected by Hurricane Melissa, reinforcing the nation’s steadfast commitment to solidarity under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele. Salvadoran teams …
Hurricane Melissa has reportedly left more than 4.8 million tonnes of debris across western Jamaica and the government is being urged to act quickly in its removal. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it satellite-based analysis shows that …
The World Bank has confirmed that the Government of Jamaica will receive a full payout of US$150 million under its catastrophe insurance coverage. The government announced last week that the catastrophe bond had been triggered following the devastation …
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