The Caribbean Carnival ecosystem has come together in an unprecedented regional relief effort to support families in Jamaica who continue to face significant challenges after Hurricane Melissa.
MasOS Activates Regional Support for Jamaica Relief Initiative Across Over 200 Carnival Bands
MasOS, the Carnival commerce and operations platform developed by CaribbeanOS, has activated a post purchase relief message across all masquerader receipt emails issued by bands on the platform.
Masqueraders who complete a purchase through any MasOS powered band will now see an optional link to the Government of Jamaica’s official hurricane relief portal. The link appears only after checkout, does not interrupt the purchase process, and does not route any funds through MasOS or any participating band. It simply provides a safe and credible way to help for those who wish to contribute.
Matthew Houllier, Co Founder of MasOS and CaribbeanOS, underscored Jamaica’s importance within the regional Carnival network. He noted that Jamaican music, design, creativity, and cultural influence help shape Carnivals across multiple islands, so supporting Jamaica at this time was a natural decision. He added that many families remain without basic essentials and are still working to recover after the storm, stating:
“The wider Carnival community has the power to make meaningful contributions when we move together.”
The initiative is officially endorsed by Carnival in Jamaica and supported by the Jamaica Tourist Board. Chairman of Carnival in Jamaica, Kamal Bankay, shared:
“I am happy and humbled at the continued outpouring of support across the region from other Caribbean nations, event industry leaders, members of the diaspora, and masqueraders all over the world. This initiative allows everyone in the Carnival community the opportunity to support the rebuilding effort here in Jamaica following the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa this past October. Every donation will make a positive impact on those worst affected and we thank you all for your continued support in this time of need.”
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About MasOS
MasOS is the Carnival commerce and operations platform developed by CaribbeanOS. It is used by more than two hundred Carnival bands, concierge companies, and Monday Wear designers across the Caribbean and the global diaspora. The platform manages costume inventory, payments, fulfilment workflows, and masquerader communications for events in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and beyond.
MasOS powers all three major Carnival bands in Jamaica and is an official technology partner of Carnival in Jamaica, operating under the leadership of Chairman Kamal Bankay. CaribbeanOS continues to enhance the platform’s capabilities, supporting bands, designers, and production teams with a more efficient and secure way to manage the full Carnival sales lifecycle.
