Last Updated on October 26, 2025, 4:19 PM AST by Anthony Morris
27 students who are studying and living in Jamaica have been evacuated from the country and brought back to St Kitts and Nevis. This has been done in light of the threat of hurricane Melissa which is moving towards Jamaica at an alarming rate. The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis had shared an update on the preparations which had been done to ensure the safety of the students in Jamaica.
In quick action, these students have been brought back to the island nation with the support of the Prime Minister of Jamaica and airline partners. The government of St kitts and Nevis has confirmed that the evacuation process has been possible due to the support of Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman of InterCaribbean Airways.
The government has since not only appreciated the assistance of the Inter Caribbean Airways, but also extended their sincere gratitude to the organization for their support. The InterCaribbean Airways team took great care of the students and their well-being from the point of their departure from Jamaica to their arrival in St Kitts.
The office of the Prime Minister, through their quick action, was able to bring 27 students safely back to their homes on October 26. This operation was equally supported by the Prime Minister’s office of Jamaica, led by PM Andrew Holness.
The PMO of Jamaica and the officers and airport authorities which made the operation a success were also landed and appreciated for their efforts. Rodina M. Reid, Honorary Consul for St. Kitts and Nevis in Jamaica, played a very important role in the success of the operation.
With her quick response and readiness to support the students, St Kitts and Nevis was able to bring their young nationals back to their homes safe in the threat of the natural calamity.
The government has also confirmed that they are ensuring the safety of the students and nationals who have chosen to stay in Jamaica for this period. They have been accomodated in a safe place and the administration is keeping in touch with them to take stock of their well-being.
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