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Good News · 29 October 2025

UK Deploys £2.5m Emergency Aid Package for Jamaica After Devastating Hurricane Melissa

UK Deploys £2.5m Emergency Aid Package for Jamaica After Devastating Hurricane Melissa

The UK Government has announced a £2.5 million emergency aid package for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, which has been described by some as the most powerful storm to hit the island. During Prime Minister's Questions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the situation in Jamaica 'truly shocking' and confirmed that the naval ship HMS Trent was in place to offer assistance. Aid provided through the funding will include crucial emergency items for the communities impacted, such as kits for shelter, filters for water, and blankets.

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