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Hummingbirds Association Bands Together To Support Jamaica Following Storm

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Hummingbirds Association, representing the Jamaican diaspora in The Bahamas, is jumping into action to send relief to families across Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

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1 month ago

November 1, 2025

Berthony McDermott

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Hummingbirds Association, representing the Jamaican diaspora in The Bahamas, is jumping into action to send relief to families across Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

Vice President Kevon Spence says watching the storm’s destruction unfold from miles away was heartbreaking.

“It was completely nerve-racking,” Spence admitted. “Especially the fact that the storm took so long to do what it had to do.”

As Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, Spence says communication with loved ones was almost impossible, adding to the anxiety for many in The Bahamas with family still on the island.

“The sheer time that it took was just painstaking,” he said. “Power and internet outages made it difficult to stay in touch. When I finally heard from my relatives, it lifted my spirit, but those gaps in between were very depressing.”

The storm, which left widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and communities, has plunged parts of Jamaica into a lengthy recovery process.

“A lot of communities have been cut off due to downed powerlines, trees, and debris,” Spence explained. “The recovery effort will take quite some time, but they’re getting boots on the ground to make it happen.”

Now, the Hummingbirds Association is mobilizing local resources and opening official donation channels to help those affected.

“We have our website and an online presence that shows our track record,” Spence said. “We also have a bank account for direct deposits. Right now, we’re assembling a food bank and collecting toiletries to send as part of the first wave of relief.”

The Association says all funds and supplies collected will go directly toward recovery efforts on the ground in Jamaica.