Hurricane Melissa: our teams mobilize in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, an unprecedented storm Hurricane Melissa struck southwestern Jamaica violently on 28 October. Described as a “monster,” it is one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the region. In view of the scale of the damage and the severity of the...
Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica: after the storm, the water crisis
When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on 28 October 2025, with winds reaching nearly 300 km/h, it did not only tear off roofs and flood entire neighborhoods. It also deprived thousands of families of something essential: safe drinking water.Across the island, water...
How can humanitarian and climate challenges in the Caribbean be addressed?
Regional cooperation in response to shared challenges On 2 and 3 December 2025, we brought together in Guadeloupe the Caribbean Red Cross National Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Presidents and...
Inauguration of the new Regional Humanitarian Warehouse: a key moment for Caribbean cooperation
A look back at the official opening of the Regional Humanitarian Warehouse: a highlight for Caribbean cooperation The official opening of our new Regional Humanitarian Warehouse took place this week in the presence of the presidents of the Red Cross societies of...
