In response to the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Liberty Caribbean Foundation has initiated a comprehensive relief operation to aid affected communities in Jamaica. The foundation, the charitable arm of Flow and Liberty Business, has mobilized resources and logistics to deliver essential supplies, including food, water, emergency kits, and connectivity solutions, as soon as local authorities grant access to the disaster-stricken areas.
Prioritizing the safety of its employees, the foundation is actively confirming the well-being of its staff while preparing for immediate relief shipments. Inge Smidts, CEO of Liberty Caribbean, emphasized the organization’s commitment to both its people and the broader communities, stating, ‘Our first duty is to our people and to the communities who rely on us. We are committed to providing immediate relief and supporting long-term recovery efforts.’
The foundation is collaborating with national and local authorities, community organizations, and trusted partners to ensure efficient and targeted aid distribution, avoiding duplication and focusing on the most vulnerable populations. Simultaneously, Liberty Caribbean’s crisis-management teams are working to restore critical communications infrastructure, recognizing the importance of connectivity in recovery efforts.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, made landfall in southwestern Jamaica on October 28, 2025, tying it with historic hurricanes like Dorian (2019) and the ‘Labor Day’ hurricane (1935) in terms of intensity. The foundation is calling for public and corporate support to scale its relief operations, with donations directly funding emergency supplies and long-term recovery programs. Contributions can be made securely online at the foundation’s dedicated hurricane relief portal.