Jamaica Arts Holding (JAH) must be commended for providing consistent communication updates regarding the devastation created by Hurricane Melissa on the island of Jamaica last week.

Similar to the Starlink Satellite System developed by billionaire Elon Musk (which was used by live stream storm chasers), JAH, helmed by Andrea Davis, founder of International Reggae Day , relied on phone networks to inform diasporans about the worsening conditions prevailing.

From the capital city of Kingston, where electricity maintained WiFi service, JAH defied obstacles to keep diasporans connected via WhatsApp links.

From the eve of the Oct. 28 debacle, JAH transmitted video images of the eerie calm that pervaded the area. Close

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