In a proactive response to the impending threat of Hurricane Melissa, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has finalized arrangements with LIAT Airlines to evacuate 53 students currently residing in Jamaica. The Prime Minister held discussions with LIAT’s CEO, Mrs. Hafsa Abdulsalam, on October 28, 2025, securing assurances that an aircraft will be on standby for evacuation if conditions necessitate. The students, who have been safely housed at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston since the previous Friday, are equipped with all necessary amenities to continue their studies while awaiting the storm’s impact. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane, is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, moving at a slow pace with ferocious winds that pose significant risks to life and property. Prime Minister Browne has urged the nation to pray for Jamaica and its residents, seeking divine intervention to mitigate the storm’s potential devastation. Drawing from Antigua and Barbuda’s own experiences with hurricanes, the Prime Minister has pledged post-hurricane recovery assistance to Jamaica, emphasizing solidarity and support in times of crisis.
PM Browne Secures LIAT Aircraft to Evacuate Antiguan Students from Jamaica if Needed After Hurricane Melissa
