In response to the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Belizean government has launched a significant relief effort to assist its citizens abroad, particularly students in Jamaica and Cuba. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dispatched a shipment of essential supplies to approximately seventy-five Belizean students in Jamaica. These packages, containing crucial hygiene products and non-perishable food items, were transported via a Jamaica Defense Force aircraft that had sought refuge in Belize during the storm. This initiative underscores the spirit of regional cooperation in times of crisis. In Kingston, Belize’s Honorary Consul is personally managing the distribution of these supplies, while in Santiago de Cuba, students are receiving aid through the coordination of Belize’s Embassy in Havana. Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca expressed profound gratitude to the Jamaican government for their support, emphasizing Belize’s commitment to the welfare of its students and solidarity with Jamaica’s recovery efforts. Reassuringly, all Belizean students in both countries have been confirmed safe.
