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WFMY 2 News Feature
Uzama Price, Ed.D. · 2 min read

Nixon Norman, from WFMY News 2, reached out to the Jamaican Association for comments and updates regarding Hurricane Melissa and its impact on the diaspora. Association members Carol Grant (Immediate Past President), Cardo Grant (Membership and Outreach Director), and Kim Hill (Activities Director) visited the news station on October 27, 2025, to discuss the hurricane's effects. Below is the message featured on News 2's online content.
One powerful storm with winds exceeding 145 miles per hour is on the horizon, threatening our beloved Jamaica. The last major hurricane to impact the region was the formidable Category 4 Hurricane Gilbert. Melissa is predicted to make landfall tonight or early Tuesday morning, and we must act with urgency. The Prime Minister of Jamaica has been urging all residents to seek shelter and evacuate from vulnerable areas, especially those in coastal communities at risk of flooding. Shelters and resources for the elderly and people with disabilities have been made available.
The Jamaican Association is diligently monitoring the situation and gathering vital information from family and colleagues across Jamaica. We will convene next week to strategize our response and coordinate efforts to provide essential support and resources for recovery on the island. Now more than ever, we call upon the Jamaican diaspora and all friends of Jamaica to stand united and keep the island in your thoughts and prayers. Your support and solidarity are invaluable as we navigate this challenging and devastating event together.
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