Britain Bolsters Caribbean Aid Post-Hurricane Melissa

In a swift response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Britain announced on Wednesday the allocation of 2.5 million pounds ($3.36 million) in emergency funding to aid the Caribbean's recovery, with a primary focus on Jamaica.

The aid package encompasses the quick delivery of essential items such as shelter kits, water filters, and blankets, vital for preventing both injury and disease outbreaks. Supplies are strategically stationed in Antigua to ensure rapid deployment, alongside British humanitarian and technical experts who have been dispatched to the region for aid coordination.

Highlighting the severity of the situation, Hurricane Melissa struck Cuba on Wednesday, after wreaking havoc as the most powerful storm on record in Jamaica. British foreign minister Yvette Cooper confirmed that rapid deployment teams and a Royal Navy ship are ready to provide additional support, while the Ministry of Defence assists disaster management in the Turks and Caicos Islands.