Guyana on standby to provide humanitarian support to Jamaica after monster hurricane

Last Updated on Monday, 27 October 2025, 22:52 by Writer

Guyana’s Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is ready to dispatch emergency assistance to Jamaica after the worst hurricane in that Caribbean island’s history packing winds of 160 miles per hour passes, government said in a statement Monday.

“The Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (Colonel (Ret’d) Nazrul Hussain) confirmed that Guyana remains vigilant and is prepared to assist as needed, whether through technical, logistical, or relief supplies to aid in response and recovery efforts on the ground,” the agency said.

Recognising the severe threat posed by Hurricane Melissa, the Guyana government said Guyana affirms that the CDC has been monitoring the situation closely and remains in contact with regional partners, including the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), to coordinate any potential support efforts.

According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Hurricane Centre and Central Pacific Hurricane Centre, Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm, with sustained winds estimated at around 160 miles per hour. Wind gust is about 215 miles per hour.

Forecast charts indicate that the storm is centered about 130 to 135 miles south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, with expected landfall late on Monday or Tuesday, October 2025.

The Government of Guyana, through its embassy and consular missions, says it is also actively evaluating the situation of Guyanese nationals living and studying in Jamaica. “They are working to ensure that all Guyanese citizens in the affected areas are safe, accounted for, and able to access emergency assistance.”

Government also says provisions for relief supplies and emergency repatriation support are also being arranged in case they are needed.

The Guyana government urged all persons in Guyana and the wider Caribbean region to monitor official advisories, maintain situational awareness, and support regional preparedness efforts.