As Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica, Bahamian nationals on the island were making urgent preparations to weather the storm. The Bahamas Consulate in Kingston, led by Consul General Alveta Knight, worked tirelessly to account for all Bahamians across Jamaica and deliver essential supplies to students remaining at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus. Ms. Knight described the deteriorating weather conditions in Kingston as a mix of light showers and strong winds, with an overcast sky setting the scene. Despite the calm appearance, the consulate was in full emergency mode, distributing flashlights and radios to students in anticipation of power outages. Stores across the capital had closed, making it challenging to secure items like power banks. The consulate also monitored a group of Bahamians stranded in Montego Bay after airports were closed, working to find them accommodations until flights resumed. Jamaica’s Ministry of Transport provided continuous weather updates, and the government’s no-price-gouging policy ensured basic supplies remained affordable. At UWI Mona Campus, about 20 Bahamian students chose to stay, while 76 were evacuated earlier. Victoria Jean-Jacques, president of the Bahamian Students Association, emphasized the importance of communication and preparedness, noting that students were calm but anxious. Care packages containing water, snacks, and emergency supplies were delivered to students by Ms. Knight. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield, who was in Jamaica for a family wedding, urged Bahamians in the southern Bahamas to heed evacuation advice, drawing lessons from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. Ms. Knight called for prayers as the hurricane strengthened, emphasizing the need for safety and vigilance.