Tag Archives: Hurricane Melissa

BME Forum calls for volunteers to help Jamaica relief efforts

Posted on November 3, 2025 by insidecroydon

The Croydon BME Forum is appealing for volunteers to assist with its efforts as it co-ordinates the local response to the humanitarian crisis in Jamaica following Hurricane Meilssa. It has been confirmed that 28 people died in Jamaica following one … Continue reading →

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Croydon sisters stepping up to help Jamaica hurricane victims

Posted on October 30, 2025 by insidecroydon

Two sisters from South Croydon have set themselves a challenging goal of walking 22 kilometres – more than 13 miles – to try to raise thousands of pounds to help those affected in Jamaica by the devastating impact of Hurricane … Continue reading →

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Storm rages at Town Hall over unspent £4m climate funding

Posted on October 29, 2025 by insidecroydon

Jamaica has been declared a disaster zone, after Hurricane Melissa ripped through the Caribbean island overnight. But according to Mayor Jason Perry’s most senior colleague at Croydon Town Hall, the climate emergency “is not a priority”. Today, the supercharged Hurricane … Continue reading →

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