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 […]
Hurricane Melissa in Context: The Worst Storms Jamaica Has Survived
Jamaica has a long record with hurricanes, but the island has been spared the worst category storms that have struck other parts of the Caribbean. Since the modern era of record-keeping began, Jamaica has seen only a few direct hits from Category 3 hurricanes — and none stronger have ever made landfall. While more powerful […]