Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Remains at 45 | PM: Using AI in Procurement

Original Article Written by Juboy

1. Jamaica A Heal, But Questions Still Deh Deh

Tell mi summn, family…

How we fi process 45 people dead from Hurricane Melissa, whole heap district mash up, road cave ein, parish lef without light fi days — and yet, di conversation shift quick-quick to AI inna government procurement?

Mi know nuff Jamaicans confused right now.

People a bawl fi family. People homeless. People cyaan get proper update. And di most dem hear from leadership is:

“We going to use Artificial Intelligence in procurement going forward.”

But wah dat mean fi real life?
How dat help di man weh lose him house?
How dat help di people dem still waiting pon relief?

Today, we break it all down — step by step — inna real yard language, wid a full reasoning so every Jamaican can overstand di bigger picture.

2. Why Everybody Vex & Worried?

“Why This Happen?”

Jamaicans upset fi three main reasons:

Di death toll stuck at 45, but details scare like oxtail discount.
Hurricane relief slow, and people feel dem nuh getting full truth.
Government a push AI in procurement, but people seh,
“A relief we need — not robot!”

Root Causes People Notice:

Poor communication
Slow disaster response
Unclear relief distribution
Distrust in government decisions
Priorities weh nuh match di people dem needs

Hear wah Miss Lorna from Clarendon tell mi:

“Juboy, mi still nuh get back water regular since Melissa mash up di line dem. All now no proper update. And den mi hear ‘AI procurement’. A weh dat do fi mi life today?”

A pure realness.

3. Wah Nuh True, But People Keep Repeating It

❌ Myth 1: AI will replace hurricane relief.

No sah — AI cyaan feed people, fix roof, or drain gully.

❌ Myth 2: AI is only fi rich people.

If used proper, it can save money, cut corruption, speed up service.

❌ Myth 3: Death toll stuck at 45 because gov hiding more bodies.

Mi nah spread rumor. But transparency poor — and lack of info breed suspicion.

4. How Jamaicans Can Make Sense a Dis Whole AI Talk

Step 1: Understand What AI in Procurement Really Mean

Government seh dem plan fi use AI fi:

Track spending
Detect fraud
Speed up contract approvals
Cut waste
Ensure no “links man” decide who get contract

Why it work?
Because AI nah pick fren, nah tek bribe, nah deal bias.

Step 2: Separate Yu Urgent Needs From Long-Term Solutions

Relief now.
AI later.

The two different — but both important.

Step 3: Demand Clear Communication

People need:

Daily updates
Transparent relief reports
Community meetings
Feedback channels

No more “soon”. No more “in due course”.
Wi want update like how weather man update forecast.

Step 4: Hold Leaders Accountable But Fair

Ask strong questions.
But avoid conspiracy trap.

Step 5: Use Community Power

Neighbour help neighbour.
Jamaica strong because community strong.

5. Expert-Style Yard Explanation (But Easy Fi Read)

Hurricane Melissa expose three big weakness:

Infrastructure nah resilient.
Communication system outdated.
Procurement slow and political.

AI could help wid:

Faster emergency contract approval
Real-time tracking of relief supplies
Predicting where damage ago worst
Allocating resources without bias

But none of dat matter if people feel unheard.

Jamaicans need technology + humanity.

6. Mr. Plummer Before vs After

Before Melissa:

Mr. Plummer trust system.
Him house solid. Him savings stable.

After Melissa:

House half gone.
Him apply fi relief — no update.
Weeks pass.
Him confused about process.

But when him hear bout AI in procurement, him seh:

“Mi hope dis mean relief contract dem quicker. Mi hope it mean no more friend-friend business.”

A dat people want — fairness.

7. MISTAKES JAMAICANS FI AVOID

❗ Mistake 1: Linking hurricane deaths to AI decisions

Two different things.

❗ Mistake 2: Believing AI is a magic wand

It help, but it nuh fix system alone.

❗ Mistake 3: Assuming government updates will come automatically

Pressure create progress.

❗ Mistake 4: Depending only on government

Community action strong.

❗ Mistake 5: Letting frustration turn into misinformation

Protect di truth.

8. USER INTENT / ALTERNATIVES / FAQ

Who AI Procurement Might NOT Work For?

Contractors weh survive by links
People who cyaan use digital tools
Community members cut off from online access

FAQ

Q: Why death toll still at 45?
A: Official reports say so — but demand detailed breakdown.

Q: Can AI speed up relief?
A: Yes, if used right and implemented proper.

Q: Will Jamaica depend too much on technology?
A: Only if leaders forget di human side.

9. Quick Checklist for Jamaicans

✔ 1. Follow official disaster updates daily

✔ 2. Attend or request community briefings

✔ 3. Document all hurricane damage (photos/videos)

✔ 4. Apply early for relief + keep copies

✔ 5. Ask your MP fi clear, simple updates

10. We Deserve Better Communication & Real Action

Hurricane Melissa lick Jamaica hard.
Forty-five souls gone — gone too soon.
Families suffering.
People grieving.
And yet the country have to navigate big future changes like AI in procurement.

Jamaica strong — but Jamaica tired too.

We need:

Clear updates
Faster response
Fairer systems
Technology, but wid accountability
Leaders who talk to people, not around people

One thing mi sure ’bout:
Jamaicans ago bounce back — because resilience build inna we bones.

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