In a swift response to the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados has announced a comprehensive humanitarian aid initiative for Jamaica. Addressing the media at the World Food Hub within Grantley Adams International Airport on Thursday, Mottley revealed that Barbados has already commenced the coordination of relief shipments. The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has dispatched two containers filled with essential supplies, including tarpaulins, cots, and emergency generators. Additionally, the World Food Programme is contributing 5,000 food kits, with the Barbadian government pledging to match this number. Each kit is designed to sustain a family of three for one week. Mottley emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that her conversation with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness highlighted the critical need for immediate support in the form of food, monetary donations, and logistical supplies. The Prime Minister also called on Barbadian citizens to participate in the national relief effort, with the DEM set to announce specific ways for the public to contribute. Plans are underway to establish a dedicated bank account and designated drop-off points for monetary and item donations, ensuring a streamlined and effective response to the crisis.