The United States government has pledged ongoing support for Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa, announcing an additional 10 million dollars in aid. This new commitment brings the total American contribution to 22 million dollars. Under Secretary of State Jeremy Lewin confirmed the assistance would continue for the coming months, extending beyond the initial emergency response.
U.S. military assets, including heavy-lift helicopters, have already delivered over half a million pounds of lifesaving supplies. American support has also involved deploying disaster response teams and partnering with organizations like the World Food Programme and Samaritan’s Purse. These efforts have established field hospitals and provided clean water and food packages to affected communities.
Jamaican ministers Daryl Vaz and Floyd Green, who accompanied Lewin on a tour of recovery sites, expressed gratitude for the partnership. They emphasized that continued collaboration is vital for rebuilding, especially in reaching isolated populations.
U.S. military assets, including heavy-lift helicopters, have already delivered over half a million pounds of lifesaving supplies. American support has also involved deploying disaster response teams and partnering with organizations like the World Food Programme and Samaritan’s Purse. These efforts have established field hospitals and provided clean water and food packages to affected communities.
Jamaican ministers Daryl Vaz and Floyd Green, who accompanied Lewin on a tour of recovery sites, expressed gratitude for the partnership. They emphasized that continued collaboration is vital for rebuilding, especially in reaching isolated populations.
