The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) and the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) are working urgently to restore banking services, including access to cash, in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, the central bank announced on Sunday.
According to a BOJ release, several banks have already resumed operations in some locations, but significant obstacles remain in reactivating branch networks and automated teller machines (ATMs) across the island. These challenges include physical damage to facilities, displacement of staff, impassable roads, and extensive power and telecommunications outages. Security concerns have also emerged amid the difficult post-hurricane conditions.
