Donna Parchment Brown | Time to reinvest in Western Jamaica
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June 28, 2026
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It has been almost nine months since Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, and the western part of the island still remains broken. I speak of the people of St Elizabeth who are in need of consultation, information, respect, and compassionate action. I have seen the need for advocacy for the people of our parish.
In December 2025, the IOM, UN Migration did a study: Impact of Hurricane Melissa Damage Assessment Western Jamaica.
The study found that approximately 25,000 homes were moderately or severely damaged or destroyed. We do not know if they have been repaired by the owners or with outside help. What is certain is that in over 65 of the 80=plus districts, clear evidence of loss remains.
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