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Hurricane Melissa has left a deep impact on Jamaica, especially across the western and southern parishes. Sterling Business Management stands in solidarity with our people at home and abroad. This page gathers information, relief channels, and ways for the diaspora to join hands in rebuilding.

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Hurricane Melissa’s

Impact on Jamaica

  • Western Jamaica Parishes Most Affected

  • Montego Bay, Black River and surrounding parishes have major hurricane damage

  • Over 170 Communities Facing Recovery Challenges

➡️ Get updates on Hurricane Melissa’s impact from the Jamaica Information Service → https://jis.gov.jm/news/

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Jamaica’s Urgent Relief Needs After Hurricane Melissa

  • Safe Drinking Water and Food Security

  • Shelter, Hygiene Kits, and Medical Care

  • Power Restoration and Mental Health Support

➡️ Donate to Trusted Partners → https://supportjamaica.gov.jm

Some Trusted Relief Channels for Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

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➡️ Visit these channels to find out more about how to give or support

From Yard to Abroad: Diaspora in Action

Our diaspora is a lifeline in this moment. Across the US, Canada, and the UK, communities are mobilizing to send aid, raise funds, and stand with Jamaica.

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How the Diaspora Can Get Involved

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  • Engage with diaspora organizations for coordination of supplies and fundraising:

    • US: Project DYNAMO, GEM, AFJ, major church groups

    • Canada: Jamaican Canadian Association in Ontario, Jamaica Association of Montreal, Jamaican Association Alberta associations), major church groups

    • UK: Jamaican Diaspora UK, Jamaican Heritage UK, major church groups

  • Use your social network and platforms to raise awareness and amplify calls to action

  • Volunteer locally with diaspora groups, alumni chapters or churches organizing shipments or fundraising events

➡️ Connect with your local diaspora group and join the circle of support

Sterling Business Management is not a disaster relief agency and does not collect or distribute donations directly. This page is provided as an information hub to guide our community toward some known official, government‑approved and trusted humanitarian partners. All external links are shared for transparency and public benefit. Sterling Business Management is not responsible for the operations of third‑party organizations, and we encourage donors and supporters to verify details through the official channels.

Resilience, Reflection & Renewal

Legacies of Strength

Even in hardship, the Jamaican spirit shines. From volunteers delivering food in flooded communities to diaspora groups organizing supply drives, every act of service is a seed of renewal.

💬 “We may bend, but we will not break. Together, we rise.” – survivor

➡️ Share your story of resilience and gratitude →

Pause. Reflect. Rise.

In times of crisis, reflection grounds us.

We invite you to download our Gratitude & Renewal Guides—free resources to help you process, give thanks, and lead with heart.

➡️ Receive the Guides

Together, We Rebuild.

Every gift, every act of service, every reflection matters. Join us in building a legacy of resilience and gratitude.

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