In a remarkable display of Caribbean solidarity, the Barbados Light & Power Company Ltd (Light & Power) has swiftly responded to the urgent appeal from the Jamaica Power Service Company Ltd (JPS) in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which caused extensive power outages across Jamaica. Leveraging the CARILEC Disaster Assistance Program (CDAP), Light & Power dispatched a proficient five-member team to assist in the restoration of electricity in the affected regions. The crew, led by Distribution Supervisor Eddie Cummings and including linemen Omar Bowen, Mustafa Haqq, Patrice Vache, and Kurt Vidal, embarked on their mission from Barbados on November 12. Over the next three weeks, they will collaborate with local teams to restore power in St James, one of the parishes most severely impacted by the hurricane. At a send-off ceremony, Light & Power’s Managing Director Roger Blackman and Vice President of Operations Johann Greaves lauded the volunteers for their dedication and stressed the importance of safety and adherence to protocols in the challenging conditions they will face. Blackman expressed gratitude on behalf of Light & Power and CARILEC, highlighting the significance of regional cooperation during crises. Greaves echoed these sentiments, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to represent both the company and Barbados with pride. This initiative underscores the critical role of collaborative efforts among CARILEC members, an association of electric utility providers across the Caribbean and the Americas, in addressing natural disasters. By sharing resources and expertise, these organizations aim to expedite recovery, strengthen infrastructure, and deliver essential support when it is most needed.