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Cayman leaders commit to supporting Jamaica relief efforts
As Jamaica faced the brunt of Hurricane Melissa, Cayman’s leaders pledged support to the island nation.
Governor Jane Owen, Premier André Ebanks and Opposition Leader Joey Hew offered words of comfort and committed to supporting relief efforts, offering help where it’s needed most.
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Cayman mobilises Hurricane Melissa disaster relief efforts to help Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa was expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, 28 Oct. as category 4 or category 5 hurricane: the first time a storm of this magnitude has hit the island directly in known history.
Even prior to the hurricane making landfall, organisations across the Cayman Islands were planning relief operations to assist the people of Jamaica in the aftermath.
Government issued a statement saying, “The Cayman Islands government stands ready to support the regional relief and recovery efforts that may be required.”
The statement also said, “Hazard Management Cayman Islands is closely coordinating with regional partners and relief organisations to ensure an effective framework for assistance should it be requested.”
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