Over 100 hurricane-affected students in western Jamaica get financial boost from Usain Bolt Foundation

Usain Bolt Donates $9.7 Million Jamaican to Students Affected by Hurricane Disaster Near Hometown

When Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on October 28, 2025, it left homes damaged, roads blocked and families facing severe financial hardship. For students in some of the worst hit western communities, the disaster added another burden as families struggled to meet the costs of education. Nearly a year later, Usain Bolt is stepping in to […]

Over 100 hurricane-affected students in western Jamaica get financial boost from Usain Bolt Foundation

More than 100 students in western Jamaica who were affected by Hurricane Melissa have received a boost to their education, as the Usain Bolt Foundation has donated nearly $10 million to several schools to assist with expenses for the 2026/27 academic year. The students, who are from Trelawny, St James, Hanover, Westmoreland and St Elizabeth, were successful in their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations and will receive assistance towards scho…