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Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa, entertainers, athletes, and Jamaicans at home and abroad continue to step up for those impacted.
Konshens hosted an aid drive in Florida over the weekend, where volunteers turned out in large numbers to help fill a container with supplies for Jamaica. The dancehall artist says the support will continue for at least six months to a year.
Buju Banton also rallied support in Florida, encouraging Jamaicans and others to give back.
Beenie Man delivered supplies to the St. Elizabeth and Mandeville hospitals through the Beenie Man Foundation, receiving heartfelt thanks from nurses at both facilities.
Richie Stephens, has donated supplies to his home parish of Westmoreland. While dancehall deejay Teejay, who donated through his T Jones Foundation, is thanking Shaggy and Friends For Real for their contribution.
Music producer Jahvy Ambassador donated two water tanks to a small community in St. Elizabeth after visiting to assess their needs.
He’s now calling on water truck operators to assist with clean water delivery.
Vybz Kartel’s son Likkle Addi packed care packages for Western Jamaica and is currently touring affected parishes, while Mallie Don is also doing his part.
Actor Tyrese is in Jamaica with Cody Walker, CEO of Reach Out Worldwide, the disaster response organization founded by Cody’s late brother, Paul Walker. Tyrese shared online that their team is on the ground providing aid.
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