Government meets its pledge to send US$1.2m in aid to Jamaica
Three months after Premier André Ebanks pledged US$1.2 million in aid to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, the Cayman Islands government has confirmed that the total sum has now been allocated to its Caribbean neighbour.
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, government promised financial assistance to support Jamaica’s recovery following the category 5 hurricane that hit the island on 28 Oct. with sustained wind speeds of up to 185 miles an hour, killing 32 people and causing devastation to parts of the island. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jan 31, 2026 10:04 PM