Author: Clement Reid

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.

Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

Mr. Reid said 27 small business owners in the parish are confronting the aftermath of the hurricane.

In the automotive and mechanical trade, Elvis and Rendell Cameron, operators of a welding shop and garage, reported losses of approximately $2.5 million in tools and machinery.

Speaking to IRIE FM News, Rendell said he is unable to conduct business, because all the equipment was damaged. 

Also among those most severely affected is Simone Woodstock, a cook shop operator and mother of two, whose business was destroyed, along with her equipment and stock. 

The SBAJ said without electricity in the area, Woodstock’s ability to reopen remains limited.

President Reid emphasized the urgent need  for targeted assistance.

He said these enterprises are the social and economic backbone of their communities, noting that many of the owners met on the tour  have no insurance, no financial buffer and no ability to restart without external intervention.