The United States has significantly increased its humanitarian support for Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, announcing an additional $10 million in aid. This brings the total U.S. contribution to $22 million, underscoring the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. The announcement was made by Jeremy Lewin, Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom, during a meeting with Jamaican Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in St. Andrew on Monday. Lewin highlighted the U.S.’s rapid and robust response, which included deploying a disaster response team, search and rescue personnel, and heavy-lift helicopters to deliver life-saving aid to isolated communities. He emphasized that the U.S. would remain committed to Jamaica’s recovery efforts throughout all stages, from immediate relief to long-term reconstruction. Prime Minister Holness expressed deep gratitude for the U.S.’s swift and comprehensive assistance, particularly in logistics operations that were critical in reaching marooned communities. However, he cautioned that the scale of destruction was immense and called for sustained international and local cooperation to ensure Jamaica’s full recovery.