Mandeville, Jamaica…Nigel Coke
The Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is very grateful for the kind support of the Adventist-Layperson Service and Industries (ASi) Inter-American Division, for their multilayered support in aiding the recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 Hurricane that struck a devastating blow to Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
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Pastor Glen Samuels, President of the West Jamaica Conference, assists with the loading of the water on the aircraft for delivery to the North East Jamaica Conference.[/caption]
On Friday, November 7, 2025, a delivery of 1,000 cases (24 in each case) was made to the West Jamaica Conference office for distribution throughout the Jamaican Conferences, which suffered the most damage from hurricane Melissa. These include the North, North East, Central, and West Jamaica Conferences. The West Jamaica Conference, which suffered the most damage, comprises the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, and St. James.
The ASi Inter-American Division purchased 1,000 cases of bottled water, valued at approximately $1,000,000.00, and shipped them to Montego Bay for distribution in the affected areas.
“We have partnered with Adventist World Aviation to facilitate the delivery via a small Cessna aircraft to be stationed in Jamaica and assist in the relief effort by transporting supplies between the various airports and aerodromes,” said Mr. Rohan Riley, president of ASi-Inter-America.
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A portion of the 1,000 cases of water ready for distribution across the hardest hit sections of JAMU.[/caption]
According to Riley, “If needed, we will schedule a second aircraft for the period.”
The water has since been distributed throughout the specified Conferences and parishes for further distribution to those in need.
ASi Inter-America serves as a bridge between lay members’ professional lives and their commitment to mission, uniting skills, resources, and faith for the advancement of the Church’s work in the Inter-American Division.This organization comprises businesspeople, professionals, and laypersons who are passionate about integrating their faith with their work and supporting the Church's mission through service and evangelism.
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