Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica and other Caribbean nations, leaving communities in urgent need of assistance. Recovery will be a long process, focused on supporting affected communities while rebuilding critical infrastructure.
The Cayman Islands Government stands in solidarity with our Caribbean neighbours during this critical time. Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI), in partnership with the Cayman Islands Red Cross and regional organisations, is coordinating relief efforts to support Jamaica.
On 30 October 2025, Premier Hon. André M. Ebanks led the first relief flight to Jamaica, delivering an initial shipment valued at nearly US $200,000, which included medical supplies, generators, meals ready to eat, tarpaulins, first aid kits, and mattresses. The Cayman Islands Government has pledged approximately US $1.2 million in essential supplies and goods to support Jamaica's recovery.
What the Cayman Islands Government is Doing
The Cayman Islands Government has mobilise a coordinated response following the pledge made to Jamaica by The Premier, Hon. Andre M. Ebanks:
- First relief flight
- Resumption of Cayman Airways flights
- Support from the Ministry of Health/Heath Services Authority, Hazard Management Cayman Islands and other departments and agencies
How You Can Help
There are many ways to reach out and support relief efforts. Explore the sections below to learn more.
Red Cross
Support Jamaica
The Government of Jamaica has prepared a Preliminary Needs List to support response and recovery for an estimated 400,000 people affected by Hurricane Melisa.
Your donation provides food, shelter, medical aid and more to families affected by Hurricane Melissa. Every contribution helps rebuild lives and restore hope.
Monetary donations:
Donations may be made directly to the Rotary Club of New Kingston to support immediate needs in Jamaica.
This account is ring-fenced and managed by a local subcommittee to ensure funds reach the most urgent areas of need.
You can also donate via the Disaster Assistance Network – Rotary Action Group (DNA-RAG), a registered 501(c)(3) organisation that supports disaster relief projects across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti, The Bahamas, and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Visit www.dna-rag.com or www.7020.org for more information.
Together, we can provide meaningful support to those affected by this unprecedented disaster.