Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2025 — The Authorities of St. Kitts and Nevis, by means of the Prime Minister’s Workplace has efficiently coordinated the evacuation of St. Kitts and Nevis nationals finding out in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa continues to accentuate.
A chartered flight carrying twenty-seven (27) college students departed from Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday night, sure for Turks and Caicos and on to St. Kitts. on Sunday October 26, 2025.
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew stated the choice to behave swiftly was pushed by the Authorities’s fervent dedication to the protection and well-being of all nationals overseas.
Preparations have additionally been made for college students who opted to stay in Jamaica. By way of coordination with the College of the West Indies (UWI) and the St. Kitts and Nevis Pupil Affiliation (SKNSA), these college students are being accommodated at a delegated resort that meets security and emergency requirements. The College has additionally confirmed that official shelters stay accessible ought to additional precautions turn into essential.
The Authorities of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to observe the state of affairs carefully in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and stays in energetic communication with regional companions and CARICOM establishments. Nationals in affected territories are suggested to stay alert, observe the steerage of native authorities and keep communication with their respective embassies.
For additional help, nationals could contact:
* Ms. Karyl Woods, President, St. Kitts-Nevis Pupil Affiliation – +1 (876) 226-0052
* Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis in Cuba – Ambassador H.E. Verna Mills – +53 7 204 6786
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