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CAPRI is a not-for-profit, public policy think tank working to promote evidence-based dialogue within the Caribbean.

To create better policies, CAPRI informs debate through the production of objective research to the public & policy makers.

04/11/2026

“What held, what failed, and what do we need to do better next time?” - Fellow Aleem Mahabir presenting the findings and recommendations from CAPRI’s report, “Higher Ground: Lessons from Hurricane Melissa for Resilience, Relief, and Recovery”.

Read the full report at capricaribbean.org

03/11/2026

💬 : Join CAPRI Executive Director Damian King and Fellow Aleem Mahabir a discussion on our latest EU-funded report, “Higher Ground: Lessons from Hurricane Melissa for Resilience, Relief, and Recovery”.

Have a question you’d like answered? Submit it ahead of the discussion at slido.com using the passcode ‘capri’.

Come ready to engage in the conversation!

02/11/2026

🎙️ Policy Yaad: A CAPRI Podcast is almost here! Our first episode premieres TODAY at 6:00PM on YouTube.

Hosted by CAPRI Fellow Aleem Mahabir, the first episode features Dr. Rose-Ann Smith, Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Geology at UWI Mona.

Building on our latest EU-funded report, “Higher Ground”, the conversation draws on Dr. Smith’s experience in disaster management across the Caribbean to explore the implications of climate change for Jamaica and what it will take to move beyond simply bouncing back from Hurricane Melissa.

📺 Watch on YouTube: CAPRI Caribbean
🎧 Coming soon to Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

01/11/2026

The full report, “Higher Ground: Lessons from Hurricane Melissa for Resilience, Relief, and Recovery”, is now available!

Explore our in-depth analysis of the lessons from Hurricane Melissa and recommendations for strengthening Jamaica’s resilience, relief and recovery efforts. The full report can be viewed and downloaded at capricaribbean.org.

31/10/2026

Though Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close, let’s continue to remember that “every story is unique and every journey matters.” Let’s keep raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and supporting those living with breast cancer💗

30/10/2026

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for design? CAPRI is looking for a Graphic Design Intern to join our team!

If you’re a current university student or recent graduate with an eye for visual storytelling and a portfolio to show for it, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Application deadline: November 4, 2026

🔗 Apply through the link in our bio or visit capricaribbean.org/jobs.

27/10/2026

Tomorrow, on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Melissa’s landfall, CAPRI will launch “ : Lessons from Hurricane Melissa for Resilience, Relief, and Recovery.”

Wed, October 28 | 6:00PM | Montego Bay Cultural Centre

Register: capri-highground.eventbrite.com
Watch live on YouTube: bit.ly/CAPRIHigherGround

This report and launch event are funded by the European Union, in partnership with the St. James Municipal Corporation.

13/10/2026

Resilience starts at home🏠

Join us Wednesday 28 October at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre for the launch of our EU-funded report, “Higher Ground: Lessons from Hurricane Melissa for Resilience, Recovery, and Relief.”

🔗RSVP via the link in bio

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09/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE | Wednesday, 28 October | 📍Montego Bay

One year on from Hurricane Melissa, we pause to remember, and to look ahead. Join CAPRI for the launch of our new report, “Higher Ground: Lessons from Hurricane Melissa for Resilience, Relief, and Recovery”

Report and launch event funded by the European Union (The European Union in Jamaica 🇪🇺)

30/07/2026

Behind every online scam may be a person trapped by someone else’s profit. 💙

Today, on , the focus is on victims recruited by fake job ads abroad, crypto opportunities, and others – then confined and forced to run scams themselves.

Be Alert. Be Wary. Be Certain.

Explore CAPRI’s work on organized crime in Jamaica, including the The European Union in Jamaica 🇪🇺 funded report, at capricaribbean.org

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