Hurricane Melissa Relief.
Support the Recovery in Jamaica
The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa has left thousands of Jamaicans in urgent need of food, shelter, medical support, and safe housing. The Government of Jamaica is coordinating official relief efforts through its secure national platform.
Through this site, you can:
Make a donation to help families recover and rebuild
Report damage or roadblocks in affected communities
Locate verified shelters for loved ones in need
Stay informed with real-time updates and verified news
If you’re ready to support, please visit:
Every act of generosity brings us closer to recovery.
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Live from Kingston, Jamaica -
Monday, October 27, 2025.
Live from Kingston: On the Ground Before the Storm
As Hurricane Melissa closed in on Jamaica, I joined U.S. national television live from Kingston to share what was unfolding on the ground, not panic or speculation, but lived experience and clarity in a moment of uncertainty.
In this five-minute interview, we explored:
What was happening in Kingston in real time
How I was preparing as the storm approached
The scale and seriousness of Hurricane Melissa
Infrastructure, social media, and official updates
What to expect over the next 24 hours
This interview offers a grounded lens into how Jamaicans prepared, mentally, physically, and communally, as a Category 5 hurricane approached.
Interview by Nichole Berlie, NewsNation
“Big up to you Natalie! #mycoach. I’m here in NY watching all the press conferences, but your clarity in this moment of uncertainty cut through the noise. Others are making it seem worse than it is. Proud of you. One love.”
- Jess Findlay
“Natalie, you were amazing, calm, confident, and full of positivity over fear. You acknowledged the Prime Minister’s proactive plans with balance and inspired hope and readiness for Jamaica and beyond.”
- Angela
“Be safe, Nats, and well done for speaking up and preparing people. God bless. xx”
- Purefitnessanddance
“Proud of you Natalie, how you composed yourself. Brilliantly done x”
- Devine Inspired
“Excellent Presentation Skills. You were born for this!”
- Ninzyk
“Looking forward to the next installment and your growing career as a news commentator.”
- Jeff Bishop
What Viewer's Felt
Live from Kingston, Jamaica -
Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Live from Kingston: As Hurricane Melissa Made Landfall
The day after my first national TV interview, I was invited back for a second live segment with NewsNation, this time as Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica. I joined live from Kingston to share what was unfolding on the ground, from power outages and sandbags to emotional resilience and real-time readiness.
In this conversation, we covered:
Conditions on the ground: wind, rain, and power cuts
How we prepared as the storm hit
Living through storms from a Caribbean and diaspora perspective
“This one hits different” — my fiancé’s take
The quiet crisis of infrastructure and resilience
This interview offers honest reflection and grounded updates on what crisis really feels like, not from a headline, but from lived experience.
Interview by Marni Hughes, NewsNation
“Well done Natalie, we’re proud of you. Continue to stay safe!”
- Savvy Service
“Both great interviews, Natalie. Well done. xx”
- Jaime Tomlinson
“True professional, Natalie. xx”
- Tara Strickland
“My girl, you’re a superstar.”
- Abina
“Super proud of you, my dear Natalie. Stay safe!!”
- Marj Abesamis
“You shine once again! Our star reporter strikes!”
- Vilja Ndiwalana
What Viewer's Felt
After Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica’s Reality
These episodes share what Jamaica lived through during and after Hurricane Melissa, from on-the-ground reality and national updates to moments of leadership, resilience, and hope.
Episodes so far: