CARICOM leaders gather together in Jamaica
Prime Minister Gaston Browne was among the prominent leaders who participated in a high-level Goodwill Mission to Jamaica on Monday, aimed at addressing the profound impacts of Hurricane Melissa on the affected regions.
This delegation also included President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana and several other Heads of Government from CARICOM, who came together to assess the extensive devastation faced by the communities of Montego Bay and Westmoreland, both of which were among the hardest hit by the natural disaster.
The mission featured a distinguished group comprising the Prime Ministers of Barbados, Grenada, and Antigua and Barbuda, along with high-ranking officials from CARICOM and critical representatives from international organizations such as the Development Bank of Latin America, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
This collaborative effort underscores the importance of regional solidarity in times of crisis.
The primary focus of this goodwill mission was to mobilize a coordinated response that would ensure both regional and international assistance is effectively utilized to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts.
The leaders aimed to strengthen resilience in the affected areas and provide vital support to help communities rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating hurricane. Through this initiative, the leaders are committed to fostering recovery and reinforcing the long-term stability of the regions most affected by Hurricane Melissa..
Caribbean solidarity at its finest. We all share similar challenges, so collaboration is key.
Seeing the damage from Hurricane Melissa is heartbreaking. Recovery won’t be easy but I pray for strength for everyone affected.
May the find the help they need. It will take billions to bebuild Jamaica.
That’s the type of solidarity we need
It’s really good to see CARICOM leaders showing up for Jamaica at a time like this. Hurricane Melissa hit those communities hard, and the images out of Montego Bay and Westmoreland are heartbreaking. So having PM Gaston Browne and the other Heads of Government on the ground sends a strong message that the region still believes in standing together. But the real measure of this visit will be what comes after
whether the support turns into real help, real funding, and real action for the people trying to rebuild their lives. The goodwill is important, but the follow-through is what families in Jamaica truly need right now.
Comment *I glad Gaston and the others go see the situation firsthand. But mek we be honest plenty delegation fly in, take pictures, and then nothing happen after. Jamaica people can’t eat promises. Time to deliver.
Respect to all the leaders who make the trip. But boy, the Caribbean tired of long speeches. Jamaica need help now not next year, not after a committee meeting. Real relief must reach the ground.
CARICOM step up, and that’s good. But the real work start now. Hurricane mash up people life, so I hope all them big institutions that went along actually commit funds and not just talk pretty.
Hurricane Melissa leave plenty families in a terrible state. So yes, the goodwill mission sound nice, but the people want to see bulldozers, building materials, and relief supplies not just titles and suits walking through.
This kind of goodwill mission shows the strength of Caribbean unity. Hoping the assistance reaches those who need it most quickly.