As Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica, the Government of Saint Lucia has moved to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Saint Lucian students residing there.
Minister for Education Shawn Edward confirmed on October 27 that precautionary measures have been activated in coordination with Prime Minister Philip J Pierre.
“The government of Saint Lucia has secured hotel accommodation for our students, and we’ve also made some cash available to them so that they can get supplies as they prepare for the hurricane,” Edward said.
According to forecasters, Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength on October 27 as it neared Jamaica, where it is expected to bring flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. Meteorologists have noted that it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.
Edward urged Saint Lucians to keep the students and the people of Jamaica in their thoughts, noting that the government continues to monitor the situation closely through its liaison channels.
“Please, as we go through this Monday [October 27], let us spare a thought for our students in Jamaica, Jamaican nationals, and everybody currently residing in Jamaica as they brace for the impact of Hurricane Melissa,” he said.
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Yea boi a hack far up the chain must be have their child studying up there. Kudos to all who received as a result of this!
I appreciate that gesture Mr Minister. In praying for Jamaica, I literally forgot our students. May the good Lord guide and protect them and all of the people of Jamaica through Melissa 🙏