Parents appeal to Home Office after daughter left homeless in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa

The GuardianFriday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00:18 AM
Parents appeal to Home Office after daughter left homeless in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa

Parents appeal to Home Office after daughter left homeless in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa

Lati-Yana Brown's parents are urgently appealing to the Home Office to fast-track her visa application after Hurricane Melissa devastated their home in Jamaica, leaving the eight-year-old homeless. This situation highlights the dire consequences of natural disasters on families and the critical need for timely government support in such emergencies.
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