Spice's Hurricane Aid: A Star's Mission for Rebuilding Jamaica

Dancehall superstar Spice has channeled her energy into supporting Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. The artist, whose real name is Grace Latoya Hamilton, expressed deep concern upon returning to her homeland. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with wind speeds of 185 mph, made landfall on October 28, causing significant damage and displacing hundreds of thousands.

Spice, who grew up in Portmore, Jamaica, has been actively involved in relief efforts through her Grace Hamilton Foundation. Recognizing the widespread loss of homes, she has supplied essential building materials to assist residents in rebuilding. This mission is deeply personal for Spice, as she shared her own past experience of homelessness after losing her childhood home in a fire, which fuels her empathy for those affected by the hurricane.

During the recent festive period, Spice dedicated her time with her children, Nicholas and Nicholatoy, to distribute aid. Items provided included gifts, toys, mattresses, and construction materials such as blocks, cement, and steel. While her mother and sister in Kingston were unaffected, other parishes, including St. Elizabeth, on the eastern and western sides of the island, suffered severe damage, with the Montego Bay airport also impacted and temporarily closed.