In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, Belizean students are gradually resuming their academic pursuits. Initially, they are attending online classes as universities prepare to reopen for in-person sessions. Bernard Pitts, President of the Belize Students Association of Jamaica (BELSAJ), confirmed that all Belizean students are safe and accounted for. Pitts highlighted the government’s relief efforts, which included distributing 75 to 100 packages to students. However, many students are still grappling with financial difficulties exacerbated by the storm. Pitts emphasized the need for additional financial assistance, as students have exceeded their budgets due to emergency preparations and travel expenses. He also urged the Belizean public to support those affected in Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds reaching 185 mph, caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean, resulting in at least 67 deaths and tens of billions of dollars in damages. Jamaica reported 32 fatalities, while Haiti and the Dominican Republic recorded 34 and 1 death, respectively. Cuban authorities evacuated approximately 700,000 people, with hundreds experiencing flooding and property damage. Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon expressed the collective grief and pain felt across Jamaica during this challenging period.