The Caribbean region is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which has left a trail of destruction across several nations. Jamaica, one of the hardest-hit areas, is now in recovery mode as international aid begins to arrive. The storm, initially a catastrophic hurricane, has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 85 mph. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz announced that over 20 cargo flights are expected to deliver essential relief supplies. ‘The primary challenge at this stage is ensuring efficient logistics to reach the most severely affected regions,’ Vaz stated during a morning briefing. He also confirmed that eight to ten US helicopters are en route to assist in the relief efforts. Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, which sustained damage due to its proximity to the hurricane’s path, is set to reopen for commercial flights on Saturday, allowing tourists to depart the island. Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie reported that approximately 7,000 people remain in 430 shelters across Jamaica, a significant decrease from the peak of over 15,000 during the storm. Tragically, the death toll continues to rise, with at least 50 fatalities attributed to the storm. In Jamaica, 19 deaths have been confirmed, but officials anticipate this number will increase. In Haiti, authorities have reported at least 30 deaths and 20 missing persons, with 23 fatalities, including 10 children, resulting from severe flooding in Petit-Goâve, where a river burst its banks.