Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Hurricane Melissa left parts of Jamaica unrecognizable. This was my first day seeing the aftermath, firsthand.
Today I'm walking through Belmont, Westmoreland with Sophie and Michael. This is the South West coast that was hit hardest by the storm, speaking with residents as they show me what remains of their homes. Some people lost everything, their homes completely gone. walls torn apart, roofs disappeared, personal belongings scattered — this is the real aftermath, seen from the ground.
I’m sharing this so these stories are seen and remembered, and so the impact of Hurricane Melissa on everyday Jamaicans isn’t forgotten. People need help. They've been without power for over 6 weeks already, and it may be months before it comes back.
If you’re able to help, please consider supporting these local relief efforts and community-led rebuilding initiatives.
Bless up,
Matthew
🇯🇲 Papa Curvin & Joan's GoFundMe is helping the Belmont Residents directly:
gofundme.com/f/help-the-children-of-jamaica-after-hurricane-melissa-suppo/cl/o?lang=en_GB
🇯🇲 To help Sophie & Laga from Horizon
gofund.me/7e05762d6
Larger Organizations that help
► The Official Website by the Government of Jamaica
https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/
► American Friends of Jamaica
theafj.org
► Food for the poor
foodforthepoor.org
I'll mention one additional place as well, the @AllSeanPaul Foundation. Sean is even generously matching donations up to $50 000
foodforthepoorja.org/seanpaulfoundation?ref=duttyrockproductions.com
Thank you Amber from Horizons for hosting me
instagram.com/horizoncottagesbelmont/?hl=en
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Hurricane Melissa left parts of Jamaica unrecognizable. This was my first day seeing the aftermath, firsthand.
Today I'm walking through Belmont, Westmoreland with Sophie and Michael. This is the South West coast that was hit hardest by the storm, speaking with residents as they show me what remains of their homes. Some people lost everything, their homes completely gone. walls torn apart, roofs disappeared, personal belongings scattered — this is the real aftermath, seen from the ground.
I’m sharing this so these stories are seen and remembered, and so the impact of Hurricane Melissa on everyday Jamaicans isn’t forgotten. People need help. They've been without power for over 6 weeks already, and it may be months before it comes back.
If you’re able to help, please consider supporting these local relief efforts and community-led rebuilding initiatives.
Bless up,
Matthew
🇯🇲 Papa Curvin & Joan's GoFundMe is helping the Belmont Residents directly:
gofundme.com/f/help-the-children-of-jamaica-after-hurricane-melissa-suppo/cl/o?lang=en_GB
🇯🇲 To help Sophie & Laga from Horizon
gofund.me/7e05762d6
Larger Organizations that help
► The Official Website by the Government of Jamaica
https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/
► American Friends of Jamaica
theafj.org
► Food for the poor
foodforthepoor.org
I'll mention one additional place as well, the @AllSeanPaul Foundation. Sean is even generously matching donations up to $50 000
foodforthepoorja.org/seanpaulfoundation?ref=duttyrockproductions.com
Thank you Amber from Horizons for hosting me
instagram.com/horizoncottagesbelmont/?hl=en
More Exclusive Content! 🔥 patreon.com/raskitchen 🔥
👕 Ras Kitchen Merch raskitchen.com
🎥 Camera Gear I use: amazon.com/shop/raskitchen
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