Jamaica Strong Relief Concert in New York – What Made the Night Matter
The Jamaica Strong Hurricane Melissa Relief concert in New York City marked an important moment for the Jamaican diaspora in the United States. Held at the UBS Arena on December 12th, 2025, the event brought together artists, fans, and organizers with one shared purpose. Support for Jamaica as the country continues to recover from Hurricane […]
Rebuilding Parottee: The Women-Led Coalition Restoring Hope After Hurricane Melissa
When Hurricane Melissa tore through southern Jamaica, few communities were hit as hard as Parottee, a quiet fishing village along the St. Elizabeth coastline. Homes were ripped apart, fishing boats destroyed, and families displaced as sand and debris flooded living spaces, in some cases reaching waist height. For many residents, the storm did not only […]
Jamaica’s Tourism Sector Targets December 15 Reopening Following Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s tourism leaders say the country is on track to reopen for visitors on December 15, even as cleanup and repairs continue after Hurricane Melissa. The update came during a stakeholder briefing in South Florida, where Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and senior officials outlined the recovery progress, the state of the tourism sector, and what […]
International and Local Stars Helping Jamaica Hurricane Relief
Jamaica is a small nation with a global footprint far larger than its size. Our music, sport, culture and creativity have shaped the world for generations, building a global affection for Jamaica that now shows itself in a powerful way. After Hurricane Melissa, a storm that affected 1.5 to 1.6 million Jamaicans and caused US$8.8 […]
Rebuilding Lives: Dr. Dayton Campbell’s Adopt-a-Family Programme in Eastern Westmoreland
Hurricane Melissa’s passage through Eastern Westmoreland left a level of destruction that residents describe as unlike anything they have ever witnessed. Entire districts were flattened, homes washed away, and thousands displaced in a matter of hours. With more than 5,000 families identified as affected, the constituency faces one of the largest humanitarian challenges in its […]
How the UK & Europe Are Mobilising to Support Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, it left a trail of destruction that stunned the nation. Homes were flattened, livelihoods shattered, and once-green landscapes scorched brown by violent winds. Yet from the moment the storm passed, something powerful began unfolding thousands of miles across the Atlantic. From London to Lisbon, Birmingham to Brussels, and Paris […]
What Is TPS & Why Are These US Congressional Representatives Trying To Get It For Jamaicans Affected By Hurricane Melissa
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is back in the national conversation as several US lawmakers call for special protections for Jamaicans living in the United States after Hurricane Melissa. The storm caused major damage across Jamaica, leaving many residents without homes, water, electricity, or access to basic services. With recovery expected to take a long time, […]
Organizations and Charity Groups in the Diaspora Providing Jamaica Hurricane Relief Support
Hurricane Melissa has created major needs across Jamaica, and many diaspora groups & international charities are stepping in to support recovery. The situation on the ground is changing every day, and each organization may adjust its projects as assessments continue. We will add more trusted organizations as we learn about them. Please contact us with […]
You Collected Relief Supplies for Jamaica – Now How Do You Get It There?
Since Hurricane Melissa, many people have been reaching out through calls, emails, and WhatsApp messages asking how they can help Jamaica. The support has been strong, and many groups have started collecting items based on the official relief list. But one recurring problem keeps coming up: people have items ready to donate, but they have […]
Caribbean Strong Launches $1M Hurricane Melissa Relief Challenge – Cash Donations Urgently Needed to Keep Aid Flowing
As Jamaica and the Caribbean begin to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, the call for urgent financial support grows louder. Caribbean Strong, a volunteer-led network of Caribbean nationals in South Florida, has launched the Hurricane Melissa $1 Million Disaster Relief Challenge, a regional fundraising drive to help sustain relief efforts already underway. The […]