Switzerland extends support to Caribbean in wake of Hurricane Melissa

Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English

Press releasePublished on 31 October 2025

Bern, 31.10.2025 — In response to the severe damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean, Switzerland is stepping up its humanitarian efforts in the region. The FDFA has released over CHF 1 million to help those affected in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica and is deploying nine specialists to Cuba to support the Red Cross there with the relief operations on the ground.