THE Guardian Group Charitable Foundation has pledged US$312,000 to support recovery and rebuilding efforts in Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. In a release, Guardian Group said the donation is among the largest single contributions from TT to Jamaica’s recovery drive, which continues to gather regional and international support.
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica on October 28, caused extensive damage to infrastructure, agriculture and housing across the island. Dozens of communities were left without electricity and potable water for days, and thousands were displaced as strong winds and flooding tore through the central and northern parishes.
Jamaica’s government has since declared a national disaster and launched a broad relief and reconstruction effort with support from regional governments, businesses and aid agencies.
Guardian Group’s contribution forms part of the "Building a Better Jamaica Fund" – a co-ordinated recovery initiative led by the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd (NCB) and administered by the NCB Foundation.
