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Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, near New Hope as a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 185 mph—the strongest ever recorded in Jamaica and tied for the most powerful landfall in Atlantic Basin history USA TODAY Yahoo.

Widespread Destruction:

Western Jamaica suffered “total devastation”, especially in St. Elizabeth Parish, which was completely underwater USA TODAY Peoria Journal Star.

Montego Bay’s airport was flooded, stranding thousands of tourists, including 8,000 Britons The Independent.

Hospitals were damaged and lost power, including the island’s only hospital reporting structural collapse USA TODAY The Weather Channel.

Roads and infrastructure were crippled by fallen trees, utility poles, and debris USA TODAY NBC News.

Humanitarian Crisis:

Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared all of Jamaica a disaster area ABC News.  The United Nations described the damage as “never seen before” NBC News.  Over 1.5 million people were affected, with hundreds of thousands evacuated to shelters USA TODAY The Weather Channel.  At least 30 fatalities have been reported across the Caribbean NBC News.

The Order of St. George believes in practicing Chivalry through acts of compassion and works of charity.  Recognized as the first secular Order of Knighthood started in Hungary in 1326 by King Karoly Robert. The Order of St. George is a 501c3 charity in the USA and an international charity in Canada and the UK. As an NGO, since 2015, we have had special consultative with the UN ECOSOC and participate in the Conference of NGO's.

THE ORDER OF ST. GEORGE MOBILISES HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FOR JAMAICA AFTER MELISSA

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on communities across Jamaica, the Order of St George has emerged as an international partner in the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance, mobilising global networks to bring relief supplies to affected families, children, and vulnerable groups.

Founded in 1326, the Order of St George is credited as the first royal and military chivalric Order. While rooted in centuries-old traditions of service and protection, the Order today operates as a modern 501(c)(3) charitable institution, with active commanderies across the United States, the United Kingdom, Jamaica, Turkey, and numerous other countries. Its work spans disaster relief, medical aid, refugee assistance, and veteran support in some of the world’s most fragile regions.

Over the years, the Order has secured millions of dollars worth of medical supplies for veterans and civilians in the Middle East, Nigeria, and Ethiopia, and at the outset of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, it played a pivotal role in the safe evacuation of more than 800 non-combatants from Ukraine, underscoring its operational reach and credibility in crisis response.

That global capacity was swiftly activated for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.

Colonel Robert Soderstrom, grand prior of the Order of St George for the Americas, responded immediately to a call from Robert Scott, encampment leader of the Order in Jamaica and chief operations officer of Lifespan Co Ltd. Scott, who previously served as dean of the Consular Corps of Jamaica, had initiated a memorandum of understanding between the Order of St George and the Consular Corps, specifically designed to enable rapid humanitarian coordination throughout the region in moments of national emergency.

Within days, the Order leapt into action.

To date, the Order has facilitated two major humanitarian shipments, each weighing over three tons, destined for Jamaica. The most recent consignment was delivered to the Miami warehouse of Food For The Poor, one of the region’s most trusted humanitarian logistics partners.

The relief supplies include:

· Over 1,800 bottles of infant formula

· Hundreds of hygiene kits

· More than 1,000 items of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing

· 150 pairs of shoes

· 1,000 diapers

· Critical medical supplies

“These are not abstract acts of charity; these are tangible interventions that translate directly into dignity, health, and hope for families who have lost so much,” Scott said. “The Order of St George exists precisely for moments like this. Our formal partnership with the Consular Corps, and the immediate response of Honourable Colonel Soderstrom and the international leadership of the Order, demonstrate what is possible when global solidarity meets local leadership.”

Scott added that the response reflects Jamaica’s strong standing within international humanitarian networks and the importance of pre-established institutional relationships in accelerating disaster response.