“It is heartbreaking,” said the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today reflecting on the reports of the damage to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
“The storm has had a devastating impact on the people of Jamaica, as seen in the damage to homes and the local infrastructure. As I shared with Prime Minister Holness before the storm, Bermuda will stand in solidarity with Jamaica and her people in this challenging time. Annually, the Government sets aside funds to support disaster relief. Bermuda will donate in support of the recovery efforts, and we will coordinate that support with the local Jamaican Association and our contacts in Jamaica.”
A spokesperson noted that the Government of Jamaica has issued official notification of the best way to make donations, and the public is reminded to only respond to official appeals and use only official channels to support this relief effort.
The link is https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/needs
Premier Burt added, “The path to recovery and rebuilding will be a long process and we will continue to work with the Government and people of Jamaica to help where we can. Jamaica is a resilient country with a proud history and a strong connection with Bermuda. We will play our part as that resilience is tested and join the Regional and international effort to aid the recovery.”