United Way of Jamaica unveils 1.5M fund to restore farming communities

Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Agricultural Protection Branch joins efforts to thwart robberies in western Jamaica and deploys officers to protect farming communities

Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Eastern Westmoreland MP appeals for help for residents, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa

Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

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Dr. Tufton says teams are working to access bodies of humans following Melissa

Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

Read More

Hurricane Melissa death toll now at 28

Help is on the way for farming communities in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

This as non-profit group, United Way Jamaica launches the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund, pledging an initial 1.5 million Jamaican dollars to bring support and long-term recovery to farmers.

Several persons in the sector, especially those in the western parts of the island, have been left reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 hurricane.

Crops are either utterly destroyed or waterlogged.

Many animals have been lost.

United Way of Jamaica Officer, Kerry-lee Lynch, told IRIE FM News that the Fund will deliver critical resources, including equipment, livestock feed and financial aid to help farmers rebuild, among other forms of assistance.

Ms. Lynch noted that there is an urgent timeline to bring the necessary support to impacted locations.

She said corporate and donor partners must come on board to ensure help can reach those who are in desperate need.

Ms. Lynch said track and field world 100 metre champion, Oblique Seville, is among those who have already contributed.

Read More