The United Kingdom has announced a £2.5 million emergency humanitarian fund to aid the Caribbean region in recovering from the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Melissa. This substantial financial support is aimed at facilitating a swift humanitarian response, including the distribution of essential emergency supplies such as shelter kits, water filters, and blankets to mitigate the risks of injuries and disease outbreaks. These supplies have been strategically pre-positioned in Antigua for rapid deployment to the most affected areas. Additionally, UK humanitarian and technical experts are being dispatched to the region to assist in the coordination and efficient delivery of aid. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the UK’s commitment to supporting Jamaican authorities in disaster relief efforts, highlighting the deployment of specialist teams to provide consular assistance to British nationals affected by the hurricane. British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Alicia Herbert OBE, expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa and reaffirmed the UK’s solidarity with Jamaica, pledging continued support for relief and rebuilding efforts. The Royal Navy ship HMS Trent is also stationed in the region to offer disaster response support if needed, while a pre-deployed team from the UK Ministry of Defence is assisting in disaster management preparations in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Furthermore, a specialist Rapid Deployment Team from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has been sent to Miami to provide consular assistance to affected British nationals. The UK is collaborating with tour operators, Jamaican authorities, and international partners, including the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and UN agencies, to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches the most vulnerable populations in the affected areas.