Antiguan students studying in Cuba are safe despite Hurricane Melissa hitting the Caribbean. The Cuban Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda confirmed that most Antiguan students live in the western part of Cuba, which was not affected by the storm. Meanwhile, six students who were in the area hardest hit by the hurricane are in good health. These students have even helped local medical teams care for those injured during the storm.

Hurricane Melissa first struck Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 hurricane. It then weakened to Category 3 when it hit Cuba. The storm caused deaths and injuries in several Caribbean countries and damaged homes and roads. In Cuba, authorities had evacuated over 700,000 people before the hurricane arrived. These safety measures helped protect many lives, including those of the Antiguan students.The Cuban government is now working to repair the damage. They are sending supplies like food, medicine, and building materials to affected areas.

The Ambassador said Cuba is focused on saving lives and helping people recover. For family and friends in Antigua and Barbuda, the Cuban Embassy is available to provide updates and support during this time.For those who want more information or want to support the relief efforts, the embassy will share details on how to help soon. The safety of all citizens, especially students abroad, remains a top priority as the Caribbean continues to recover from the hurricane.

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