Contributed by Rashona Fitz-Henley

Small shops, the roofless, essential workers and farmers are among those being targeted with assistance by owner of Entertainment hotspot in St Elizabeth, Jack Sprat and hotel owner, Jason Henzell with help from partners; following the parish being most hard hit by Hurricane Beryl on July 3 this year.

 Noting that he is fortunate despite his hotel, Jakes being completely devastated so much so it will be forced to delay reopening until September, Jason says he is mindful that many in the treasure beach area and wider St Elizabeth do not have insurance and are in desperate need, so has sprung into action.

Speaking with music news on Tuesday, the owner of the Entertainment hotspot said one more person will no longer be roofless tomorrow as part of an initiative he has undertaken in association with a host of partners to help treasure beach and surrounding areas.

And he has taken it one step further reopening the entertainment hotspot Jack Sprat restaurant and bar last week and offering discounts to essential workers.

He says persons can also still, if so moved, contribute food or monetarily via the Treasure Beach Foundation or if abroad through the American Friends of Jamaica for the Hurricane Beryl relief. Privately, he says evaluations are being done in an effort to repair and reopen his hotels and villas extensively damaged, which are all fortunately covered by insurance.