The Government has established a National Registry of Volunteers to better streamline the post-Hurricane Melissa response, while a series of I Love Jamaica concerts are planned both here and abroad to raise an initial US$1 million (approx $160 million) for the recovery effort.
At the same time, two former prime ministers — PJ Patterson and Bruce Golding — have been asked to assist with the recovery effort, while former Political Ombudsman Bishop Herro Blair has been tasked with coordinating the response from the Church and faith-based organisations.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport Olivia Grange spoke to the developments Monday during a special media briefing at Jamaica House. She noted that “Jamaica faces a long and challenging road ahead, but we will recover and rebuild stronger by supporting those who have been affected and working together.”
