Hurricane Melissa’s Devastation Exposes Fragile Infrastructure and Global Aid Failures in Jamaica

When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, it did more than tear roofs off 120,000 structures—it ripped open longstanding vulnerabilities in the island’s infrastructure and emergency preparedness. Over a week later, more than two dozen communities remain cut off by landslides and flooding, with nearly half the island still without power. This crisis is not simply a natural disaster; it is a glaring example of how weak governance and reliance on global aid hamper the resilience of nations that matter to America’s strategic interests. Why Are Communities Still Isolated Weeks After the Storm? It should be unacceptable...