The Jamaica Defence Force is working in close partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to prepare and deliver care packages to families affected by Hurricane Melissa. Their mission is to ensure that relief reaches those most in need as quickly and efficiently as possible. | Andrew Holness

The Jamaica Defence Force remains committed to assisting citizens affected by Hurricane Melissa — ensuring no Jamaican walks alone. #TheJDFisHere #Intheserviceofourcitizens #JamaicaDefenceForce #Recoveringtogether | Jamaica Defence Force

The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) will this weekend deploy its field medical hospital to western Jamaica for the first time in its history, providing relief in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at BDF Headquarters, St Ann’s Fort, Garrison, St Michael, Chief of Staff Brigadier Carlos Lovell described Operation Helping Hands as a historic mission of Caribbean unity. Dozens of Barbadian and regional medical volunteers will offer essential healthcare services to communities in areas hardest hit