As Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, threatens Jamaica with unprecedented intensity, the Government of Saint Lucia has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of its students residing in the affected region. Education Minister Shawn Edward announced on October 27 that comprehensive precautionary measures have been implemented in collaboration with Prime Minister Philip J Pierre. These measures include securing hotel accommodations for Saint Lucian students and providing financial assistance to help them stock up on essential supplies ahead of the hurricane. Meteorologists have warned that Melissa, the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851, could cause severe flooding, landslides, and widespread infrastructure damage. Minister Edward called on Saint Lucians to keep the students and Jamaican residents in their thoughts, emphasizing that the government is closely monitoring the situation through established liaison channels. He urged the public to remain vigilant and supportive as Jamaica braces for the storm’s impact.