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 […]
Building Back Jamaica Strong: How Canada’s Diaspora Is Helping After Hurricane Melissa
As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing verified updates and inspiring coordinated action across the global Jamaican diaspora, Jamaicans.com hosted a special live town hall titled “Building Back Jamaica Strong: Diaspora in Action – USA & Canada.” The discussion featured High Commissioners, Consuls General, and Global Jamaica Diaspora Council representatives, who joined us to […]
Building Back Jamaica Strong: How the U.S. Diaspora Is Rallying After Hurricane Melissa
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa — one of the most powerful storms ever to hit Jamaica — Jamaicans.com hosted a live discussion titled “Building Back Jamaica Strong: Diaspora in Action – USA & Canada,” as part of our mission to ensure that the most accurate information is being shared to inspire confidence and encourage […]
“Building Back Jamaica Strong” Live Broadcast Series Hosted by Marlon Hill Connects the Diaspora to Official Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Jamaicans.com has launched a special broadcast series titled “Building Back Jamaica Strong: Diaspora in Action” — an initiative that connects Jamaicans across the globe with verified information on relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The first in the series, “Building Back Jamaica Strong: Diaspora in Action – USA & Canada,” aired on Tuesday, November […]
We Are Jamaicans: How You Can Help Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Melissa, my girl, you forgot one small detail on your leisurely and winding journey to our shores this weekend and early next week: We are Jamaicans. We’re waiting for you — fully aware that your visit will leave its mark with flooding, damaged infrastructure, and families displaced from their homes. But as our island braces […]