By Sonya Harvey

More than fifty farmers on the south coast who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl received grants to help them revive their farms, amounting to over $2.2 million.

The farmers, selected from St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, each received grants ranging in value from $40,000 to $45,000.

The grants, offered by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Humanitarian Assistance Programme operated by the Canadian High Commission are to help with the recovery of crops and livestock.

The Sandals Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders delivered cash vouchers to 20 vegetable farmers in Treasure Beach, 10 visually-impaired female farmers in Junction, St. Elizabeth and 22 poultry farmers in Darliston, Westmoreland.

Executive Director at the Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke says these cash vouchers will help rebuild damaged infrastructure, purchase needed input and livestock and help farmers get back to work.

The farmers expressed gratitude and looked forward to resume work on their farms.

Meanwhile, the Sandals Foundation said they will work alongside local fisher-folk in south coast communities to address immediate needs.