Jamaica: $192M cash grants for farmers, fisherfolk hit by Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica's Ministry of Agriculture and the Jamaica Red Cross will disburse $192 million in cash grants to over 1,000 farmers, fisherfolk, and micro-business owners affected by Hurricane Melissa. Beneficiaries are already identified, signaling a targeted recovery effort. The move underscores the storm's economic toll on rural livelihoods and the government's response.