In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most devastating storms to hit the Caribbean, the UK has stepped up its support for Jamaica. An aid flight carrying over 3,000 emergency shelter kits arrived in the early hours of Saturday, marking the beginning of a £7.5 million regional emergency package. This funding will also match donations to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent, with King Charles and Queen Camilla contributing to the cause. Despite the aid, distribution efforts have been hampered by fallen trees, landslides, and widespread destruction. Hurricane Melissa, a category five storm, made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, claiming at least 19 lives and leaving entire communities in ruins. The storm also caused significant damage in Haiti and Cuba, with dozens of fatalities reported. Jamaica’s Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon described the devastation as unprecedented, with entire areas flattened and communities cut off. The UK has allocated £2.5 million in immediate financial support, with an additional £5 million announced by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. The British Red Cross reported that 72% of Jamaica remains without electricity, and around 6,000 people are in emergency shelters. The King and Queen’s donation will support the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent in providing essential services, including search and rescue, healthcare, and clean water. However, logistical challenges persist, with landslides and debris blocking roads, delaying aid delivery to the hardest-hit areas. Fuel shortages and long queues at petrol stations have added to the crisis, as residents seek generators to power their homes or vehicles to reach safer locations. The UK is also organizing its first chartered flight to evacuate British nationals from Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport on Saturday evening. The Foreign Office has urged travelers to register their presence on the island and check with airlines for commercial flight availability.