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Mount Pleasant FA and O&M FC to Battle for Caribbean Cup Crown

Mount Pleasant FA and O&M FC to Battle for Caribbean Cup Crown O&M FC will host the first leg on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Estadio Cibao FC, while Mount Pleasant FA will host the decisive return leg Final on Dec….

CANARI calls on Caribbean stakeholders to rethink climate finance strategies in the face of global uncertaint

Port of Spain, November 7, 2025 – The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica is a sobering reminder of the escalating risks faced by Caribbean nations due to climate change. Even as climate change is recognised as an existential…

PAHO/WHO calls for urgent donor support for health response after Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact in Jamaica

Washington, DC, 5 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO)- The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has issued a donor alert to mobilize critical resources for the health response following Hurricane Melissa, which has left a trail of destruction across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the…

 COP30: 25 island territories leading on climate – but locked out of finance

As world leaders gather in Belém for what Brazil is calling the “COP of Truth,” there’s a group of territories with a powerful story that deserves attention – one of frontline climate impact, remarkable innovation, and a critical finance gap that…

Cayman Islands Blood Bank sends lifesaving donation to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

The Cayman Islands Blood Bank, operated by the Health Services Authority (HSA), has dispatched a critical donation of 51 units of red cells and 72 units of plasma to the National Blood Transfusion Service in Jamaica on Friday, 31 October…

Cayman Premier Leads Relief Mission to Jamaica

The Cayman Islands Government has pledged approximately US $1.2 million dollars in essential supplies and goods to be shipped directly to Jamaica, standing in solidarity with the people of Jamaica as they recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa….

CAL extends fee waivers for Kingston flights after Hurricane Melissa

Due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the waivers for change fees and fare difference have been extended for Cayman Airways customers travelling between Grand Cayman and Kingston, Jamaica. To qualify for the waivers, customers must meet all…

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 28* in Jamaica

By Aleks Phillips From BBC Getty Images The number of people killed in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa has risen to 28, the Caribbean nation’s prime minister has announced. Andrew Holness confirmed nine other deaths on Saturday, adding…

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – November 3, 2025 (Listen to song “Backative for Jamaica”)

November 3, 2025 Happy Independence Day, Dominica! Happy 47th Independence Day to the people of Dominica. Celebrated as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica is known for its lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and world-class hiking trails. The nation continues…

Our Hearts Are With Jamaica

From Tortuga Spirit Cakes A Message From Tortuga  HURRICANE MELISSA UPDATE We want to thank everyone who has reached out with messages of care and concern following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Your kindness and support have been deeply felt…