Former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrived in Jamaica on Thursday as part of an ongoing international effort to bolster recovery support following Hurricane Melissa. Clinton, accompanied by key members of his philanthropic and energy initiatives, visited some of the areas hardest hit by the storm in a tour facilitated by Jamaica’s Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz.
The visit underscores the former president’s continued commitment to disaster resilience and sustainable development in the Caribbean, especially through his foundation’s energy and climate programs. The engagement comes at a critical time for Jamaica, as both public and private sector leaders seek to mobilize long-term resources for rebuilding efforts and infrastructural reinforcements.
Later that evening, Clinton was hosted at a private dinner convened by Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, at the AC Kingston Hotel. The event drew a high-level gathering of Jamaican government officials, corporate executives, and regional influencers. Among the guests was Rolando Gonzalez Bunster, a board member of the Clinton Foundation and prominent figure in energy infrastructure, signaling a focused interest in sustainable energy collaboration between Jamaica and international partners.
While no formal announcements were made, insiders suggested the evening’s discussions circled around multi-sectoral recovery initiatives and expanding clean energy investments across the island in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The former president’s visit signals growing global attention toward climate-driven vulnerabilities in small island nations — and the role of blended public-private coordination in addressing them.
