Unicomer Group announces $75M in hurricane relief support

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Unicomer Group, operators of the Courts retail stores in Jamaica, has announced a contribution of J$75 million to assist with relief efforts following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The funds…

COBA to honour Seville, Dr Henry and others; proceeds to support hurricane relief for Westwood High

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Calabar Old Boys’ Association (COBA) will celebrate 14 distinguished awardees, including World Champion Sprinter Oblique Seville and PIOJ Director General Dr Wayne Henry, at its Annual Awards Ceremony.

The event will be held on Saturday, November 22, at the UWI Regional Headquarters in Kingston. In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, a portion of the event’s proceeds will be allocated towards relief efforts for Calabar’s sister school, Westwood High in Trelawny, which suffered extensive damage during the storm.

St Ann fisherfolk credit early preparations for minimising Hurricane Melissa impact

Reading Time: 3 minutesFisherfolk across several communities in St Ann have credited early and proactive preparations with helping to safeguard boats, equipment, and livelihoods ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s landfall on Tuesday, October 28….

Serving those who serve: Pizza hut honours Jamaica’s everyday heroes

Reading Time: 5 minutesAcross Jamaica, some heroes wear helmets, others high-visibility vests, and many simply show up every day to keep the island safe, clean and cared for. In October, Pizza Hut Jamaica…

JN strengthens humanitarian response for post-hurricane recovery

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the devastating picture of the widespread damage and destruction wrought by Hurricane Melissa continues to unfold, especially across western parishes, the JN Group has deepened humanitarian support to assist…

Pepsi extends US$50,000 in support to communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Reading Time: 2 minutesBeverage manufacturing and distribution giant Pepsi-Cola Jamaica has joined the national recovery effort with a US$50,000 donation in support of communities following Hurricane Melissa’s destructive passage through the western section…