In a swift response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Guyana has announced a comprehensive relief effort for Jamaica and Haiti. President Irfaan Ali confirmed on Thursday that Guyana is extending support to its Caribbean neighbors, emphasizing solidarity and immediate action. The Category 5 hurricane, one of the most destructive in Jamaica’s history, has claimed between 14 and 19 lives in Jamaica and at least 25 in Haiti, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. President Ali revealed that Guyana’s assistance will include urgent care packages for Guyanese nationals in Jamaica, alongside broader technical and logistical support. A multi-agency team, led by Prime Minister Mark Phillips and including the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Ministry of Health, and private sector partners, is coordinating the relief efforts. Critical supplies such as generators, tarpaulins, and chainsaws are being mobilized for immediate deployment. Jamaica’s infrastructure has been severely impacted, with over 70% of transmission lines damaged and 490,000 residents still without power. Local authorities have reported a significant reduction in shelter occupancy as residents return home, while search and rescue operations continue with the support of 117 soldiers, police, and firefighters. Guyana’s relief mission underscores regional cooperation and the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis.