🏠💙 A teacher’s greatest lesson is often one of perseverance. After Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica in October 2025, Ms. Shantal Burns, a Grade 3 teacher, faced a challenge no family should have to endure—the loss of her home. While continuing to show up for her students each day, she has also been navigating the difficult journey of rebuilding and recovering from the storm’s devastating impact. Today, we share Ms. Burns’ story of strength, hope, and determination. Her experience is a reminder that behind every classroom is an educator who may also need the support of their community. 📚✨ 🤝 You can help make a difference in Ms. Burns’ rebuilding journey. 📧 Email: info@net.org.jm 📞 Tel: 1 (876) 967-9007 🌐 Website: net.org. Together, we can help restore more than a house—we can help rebuild a home. ❤️🇯🇲 #HurricaneMelissaRecovery #SupportingTeachers #RebuildingLives #InvestedVillage #BuildBackStronger

🌪️ When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October 2025, it changed lives in an instant. For Miss Yashaica Scott, a Grade 2 teacher at the Darliston Primary School in Westmoreland, the storm did more than cause damage, it destroyed her home. 🏠💔 In this heartfelt account, Ms Scott shares her experience of loss, resilience, and the challenges she continues to face as she seeks support to rebuild. Her story reflects the reality faced by many educators who continue to serve their students while recovering from the devastating impact of the disaster on their own families. 📚❤️ 🤝 If you would like to support Ms Scott in rebuilding her home, the National Education Trust welcomes your assistance. 📧 Email: info@net.org.jm 📞 Tel: 1 (876) 967-9007 🌐 Website: net.org.jm Together, we can help make recovery possible. ❤️🇯🇲 #HurricaneMelissaRecovery #RebuildingLives #SupportingTeachers #InvestedVillage #BuildBackStronger

Really went with #BuildBackStronger goodie bag edition 😂

Repairs and restoration are ongoing in affected areas. Engineering teams are securing roofs and installing hurricane straps where needed to strengthen homes. We’re building back stronger and safer. #BuildBackStronger #StrapUpJA

Excited to finally get back out for some field work. #buildbackstronger @coachwaddell4 @Shawn_Bryson_24

The last time I was at FetishCon I found out there’s actually a fetish for veins/vascularity…who knew?! For those of you who have the admiration, do I pass inspection? 😏 #fxckcancer #buildbackstronger #gymtherapy #veiny #vascular #vasodilation #noexcuses

First day back in my “natural habitat” after this unwelcome setback. “Sergio 2.0” is coming soon come hell or high water and I’ll be even better than before just out of spite! lol LFG!!! 💪😉 #fxckcancer #HealingJourney #buildbackstronger

Celebrated our #Jamaican culture Proudly wid di @miamiheat recently. Together we keep pushin di message to #BuildBackStronger #FaithWeAKeep 💪🏾

Big up @myJPSonline for their tireless efforts of restoring power to Jamaica 🇯🇲 #Buildbackstronger

Join us TODAY from 1pm to 7pm for the I Love Jamaica Virtual Telethon! 🇯🇲 Let's come together and #BuildBackStronger for a brighter future. Don't miss out! Link: youtube.com/live/S5pRGbebs48

Hurricane Melissa could not shatter our ❤️ and aspirations for our country as we set out with relief items for our friends in St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, recently. With resilience, we will rebuild Jamaica💯 #BuildBackStronger #NEPAJamaica #HurricaneMelissa #MunroeCollege

Relief in motion. Hope in action. 💙 #HurricaneMelissa #ReliefEfforts #TogetherWeRise #buildbackstronger

Hurricane Melissa tested our resilience, but it did not break our spirit. Together, we rise, rebuild, and restore what makes Jamaica strong Thank you, all our frontline heroes! 💚💛🖤 Join the movement today! #BuildBackStronger #JamaicaStrong #HurricaneMelissa #Frontier

💛💚🖤 We are with you, Jamaica. After Hurricane Melissa, we stand united to rebuild: accessible, inclusive, and stronger than before. If you or a loved one needs assistance, call 876-818-2397 or WhatsApp 876-299-7393. #BuildBackStronger #JCPD

Joined by Senator Chris Tavares-Finson & a @YoungJamaicaJLP team today as we journeyed to St. Elizabeth to contribute. It will take a collective effort to assist our people to navigate current challenges. Let us do all we can🇯🇲 #HurricaneMelisssaRelief #BuildBackStronger

Day two of Post–Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts took us into several communities affected. I met with residents, listened to their experiences, and assessed the challenges they now face. These visits are important in identifying where support is most needed and how best we can respond. Our focus remains on helping families recover and restoring stability as quickly as possible. #NCSAJAMAICA #HurricaneMelissa #Recovery #BuildBackStronger

Gone are the days when the news in Jamaica is about how many of our brothers and sisters are murdered, people struggling to find food or sending their children to school. More Jamaicans are benefiting directly from the fiscally responsible JLP Andrew Holness led Government. #SHOWERLabourites #Prosperity #buildbackstronger #CHOOSEJAMAICA💚🇯🇲

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we stand in solidarity with displaced families. 🏠 Let’s build systems that protect, empower, and uplift. #DallasConzut #EngineersForHope #BuildBackStronger #SafeSpaces #RefugeeSupport #EngineeringWithPurpose #WorldRefugeeDay2025

3 miles of straight running today. First full run after London. Took a nice long recovery, mainly because the bubonic plague I caught forced me, then started back with varying intervals the last couple of weeks. Now we build it back for the fall fun! #runchat #buildbackstronger