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Photo Caption: Volunteers take a group photo after completing work at DRB Grant Demonstration Basic School in  Montego Bay, St. James.

Living thousands of miles away, but never far from home, Jamaican diaspora volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help restore the DRB Grant Demonstration Basic School in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, a learning institution still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa last October.

Armed with paintbrushes, gardening tools and a deep commitment to giving back, they joined representatives from the JN Foundation and local volunteers for a Day of Service- transforming the school while sending a powerful message of solidarity to students, teachers and the wider community.

The initiative formed part of activities for the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference and was organised by the JN Foundation.

Among the volunteers was Jamaican-British businessman and celebrity chef Keith Valentine Graham, better known as Levi Roots, founder of the globally recognised ‘Reggae Reggae Sauce’ brand in the United Kingdom. Swapping his kitchen utensils for a paintbrush, he embraced the opportunity to contribute to the school’s restoration.

“I’m here today as a day of service because this is what service is about,” he said. “It’s about what you can do for others. So, I’m here at the basic school helping out. I’ve swapped a spatula for a paintbrush. It’s just doing my service, doing my duty, helping out as much as I can,” he shared.

The Clarendon native said the experience stirred up fond childhood memories. “I think it’s fantastic to hear the voices of the children because it brings me back to when I was a kid in school making these same sounds. It’s just really beautiful to me,” he shared. “Doing something that is out of the ordinary for me feels really good in this environment.”

The Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover and the first Black woman to become a bishop in the Church of England, described the experience as both emotional and inspiring. Born and schooled in St James, she reflected on the significance of returning home to support the next generation.

“It is really a delight and a joy and a memorable moment to be here in the city of my birth, the place where I was educated, the place that nurtured me and made me who I am today,” the former Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II and the House of Common- Britain’s parliament said.

She emphasised that every contribution, no matter how small, matters.

“Whether it’s one or two strokes of the brush, all of us have used the gifts we have. It’s wonderful seeing and hearing the children’s voices throughout the day.” Most importantly, she said, the presence of Diaspora volunteers conveyed a message that the children are not forgotten.

That sentiment was echoed by Paulette Simpson, Executive for Corporate Affairs and Public Policy for the Jamaica National Group in the United Kingdom, who commended the commitment and generosity of the volunteers who travelled from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and other countries to support the initiative.

Miss Simpson noted that the response from members of the Jamaican diaspora and international partners in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa had been overwhelming, with individuals and organisations contributing time, resources and financial support to assist affected communities.

“The outpouring of support has been truly inspiring. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and beyond responded with compassion and generosity. Their willingness to volunteer, donate and give back demonstrates the strength of our global community and the deep commitment many people have to helping vulnerable families recover and rebuild,” she said.

Throughout the day, volunteers painted classrooms, refreshed outdoor spaces and engaged with students, helping to create a brighter and more welcoming environment for learning.

For Heather Wiggan Vassell, principal of the school, the Day of Service represented far more than a restoration project. It was a visible demonstration of community support at a time when the school needed it most. Reflecting on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, she recalled the devastation left behind.

“When Hurricane Melissa came, it tore through our community. The DRB Grant Demonstration Basic School was left broken. Classrooms were damaged, learning was interrupted, and our children’s sense of safety was shaken,” she said.

The principal credited the JN Foundation’s intervention with helping the school begin the journey towards recovery.

“In that moment of loss, the JN Foundation stepped in, not just with financial support, but with hands, hearts and time on the ground,” she outlined. “Because of your physical presence, our children saw that they were not forgotten. You did not just help us rebuild a building; you helped us rebuild hope. You gave our DRB Grant family a place to learn again and our students a place to dream again.”

She said the return of volunteers through the Diaspora Day of Service reinforced the message that the school continues to have a network of supporters committed to its future.

The Diaspora Day of Service, however, was only one chapter in a broader recovery effort said Claudine Allen, general manager of the JN Foundation, emphasising that rebuilding the school will require sustained support from multiple partners.

“Today was just a small part of a very long journey that the DRB Grant Demonstration Basic School has ahead of it,” she said. “You have seen the facility, and you have seen the needs. There are urgent requirements for furniture, school supplies, playground equipment and other resources. The JN Foundation is committed to being part of that journey and ensuring that we leverage our resources to give the school what it needs.”

She noted that the initiative brought together a diverse group of supporters, including Diaspora Conference delegates, corporate partners, volunteers, educational institutions and community stakeholders, all united by a common goal.

“What progress we made today will be multiplied through the partnerships that emerge from this visit,” she said. “Through mural painting, landscaping, tree planting and other improvements, volunteers have helped to create a more welcoming and inspiring environment for the children. But more importantly, they have demonstrated what can happen when people come together in service of a community.”

The JN Foundation general manager also highlighted the significance of the school’s namesake, early childhood education pioneer Dudley R. Grant, whose legacy continues to shape learning in Jamaica and beyond.

“Dudley Grant was a visionary whose ideas about early childhood education were far ahead of his time,” she said. “More than 60 years later, the principles he championed are still being practised here. We wanted today’s restoration effort to honour that legacy and help ensure that future generations of children have the nurturing environment they need to learn, grow and thrive.”

Other local volunteer partners included The University of the West Indies and the Jamaica Customs Agency.

JN Financial Academy Continues Credit Literacy Push with Fifth Cohort of Smarter Credit Course

As gaps in credit literacy continue to limit access to financing and economic mobility for many Jamaicans, the JN Financial Academy is set to deliver the fifth cohort of its Smarter Credit Course, to help more people position themselves for greater financial stability and opportunity.

The initiative reflects JN’s broader commitment to helping Jamaicans take control of their finances and secure their financial future, particularly at a time when economic pressures are increasingly affecting households.

Rose Miller, financial education consultant with the JN Foundation, which manages the JN Financial Academy, emphasised that poor credit profiles often restrict access to opportunities such as loans, housing, education and, in some cases, even employment. She noted that the course “is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to manage and improve credit, repair bad credit and sustain healthy credit, while reinforcing sound money management practices like saving and budgeting.”

She explained that the fifth iteration of the course will again deliver an impactful and engaging learning experience, with greater interactivity and updated content aligned to current financial realities. It also features the tagline, “Better Credit. Bigger Possibilities.”, reinforcing the direct link between improved financial literacy and access to an expanded range of opportunities.

“We are currently facing rising fuel and grocery prices, and as economic pressures mount, initiatives like this serve not only as educational tools but as practical interventions that can help people better adjust and manage their obligations while reducing financial stress,” Mrs Miller said.

The course combines flexible learning with structured engagement, featuring four self-paced online modules supported by quizzes and three live webinars where participants can interact directly with subject matter experts. The webinar sessions, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 3, June 17 and July 1, will provide opportunities for participants to ask questions, explore case studies and gain deeper insight into areas covering credit reports and debt management strategies.

Mrs Miller said the course also remains accessible, with no associated fees to participants, removing a key barrier to entry and enabling everyone to benefit from the training. This accessibility, she noted, is central to the academy’s goal of expanding financial knowledge across a wider cross-section of the population.

“Across the previous four cohorts, participants have demonstrated real transformation in how they approach credit, translating knowledge into meaningful financial progress. We are looking to expand that impact in this next cohort,” she said.

Beyond individual benefits, the initiative is also expected to have positive implications for the wider economy. Mrs Miller reiterated that improving credit literacy supports greater participation in the formal financial system.

She added that as more people become financially aware, they are better positioned to access and manage credit responsibly, which contributes to the stability and growth of the financial sector.

“Many individuals remain underserved or excluded from the formal financial system due to poor credit histories or limited understanding of how credit works,” Mrs Miller said. “Expanding credit literacy helps more people to engage in responsible borrowing and reduces risks. This will enable our people and the Jamaican economy to become even more resilient.”

Registration for the Smarter Credit Course is now open via the JN Financial Academy’s website at https://jnfinancialacademy.com. Interested individuals must complete the online registration form on the platform and follow the instructions provided to finalise enrollment. Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.

With prices climbing, from groceries to fuel, many households are feeling the strain. Inflation, higher interest rates and general economic uncertainty have made every day budgeting more challenging than ever.

Rose Miller, financial education consultant with the JN Foundation, says the key to managing this period isn’t panicking; it’s planning.

“People can’t control inflation, interest rates or the price of fuel,” Mrs Miller says. “But what they can control is how they manage their financial resources to ensure they remain afloat.”

Her advice focuses on simple, practical steps that can help consumers reduce stress and stay financially grounded, even as economic pressure mounts.

Instead of worrying, she is encouraging households to redirect their energy towards what they can control, such as how they spend, borrow and save. Making intentional choices about these behaviours can have a meaningful impact on overall financial health.

Get Everyone on the Same Page

For households, communication is critical, she noted, “If you’re in a household, you need to have a conversation and get everyone aligned,” Mrs Miller says.  “And this is true whether there is a single or multiple incomes, but especially so for single income households.

“Everyone has to be on the same page about how money is being spent and the plan to get through this period.”

Without frank and honest discussions about the family’s finances, frustration and conflict can quickly arise, as a result of misaligned goals, behaviours and expectations, she added.

It’s Time to Revisit the Budget

“If budgeting has fallen by the wayside, now is the time to bring it back. We’re going back to the budget, and this time, we have to be very intentional,” Mrs Miller says.

That means closely examining daily spending habits, being more conscious about purchases, and paying attention to where and how money is being spent. Shopping smarter, exploring alternatives, and cutting back on non-essentials can help stretch household income further.

“Think about what you buy, where you shop, and whether there’s a more affordable option,” she advises.

And with interest rates likely to rise, Mrs Miller recommends exercising caution when it comes to new borrowing, especially for large purchases.

“This is not the time to rush into major loans if you can avoid it,” she says. “Higher interest rates mean higher monthly payments, and more pressure on the budget.”

For those already struggling under the weight of existing debt, however, there may be relief options worth considering. Mrs Miller points to debt consolidation as one possible strategy.

“If debt is already strangling your finances, consolidating could provide a lifeline,” she explains. “By extending the repayment period, you would be able to reduce your monthly payments and create some breathing room.”

Mrs Miller emphasises that financial stress doesn’t just come from money, but oftentimes from uncertainty.

“This is going to be a trying time for many people,” she says. “But with careful planning, you can reduce stress and put yourself in a better position to cope.”

Small steps taken now, adjusting spending, talking openly about finances, and managing debt responsibly can make a significant difference to our outcome.

“The goal isn’t perfection,” Mrs Miller adds. “It’s survival and stability. And with the right approach, households can navigate this period of economic uncertainty with greater confidence.”

Photo Caption: Members of the JN Foundation, St John Ambulance team and Mustard Seed Communities take a group photo.

The JN Foundation has channelled approximately $1.4 million to the Mustard Seed Communities’ (MSC) Blessed Assurance home in St James to assist with critical rebuilding following severe damage by Hurricane Melissa.

The funds were allocated from monies raised through the ISupportJamaica Fund, activated by the JN Foundation as Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica. The Fund received contributions mainly from Jamaicans overseas and friends of Jamaica.

Blessed Assurance, which houses adults and children with physical and developmental challenges, is still recovering from severe flooding that displaced residents, destroyed or severely damaged infrastructure and assets, including cottages, utilities, and essential equipment.

Reverend Father Garvin Augustine, executive director of Mustard Seed Communities, said the facility was among MSC’s hardest hit, with floodwaters rising to roof level in some areas, forcing staff to evacuate residents, many of whom are children, to upper floors for safety.

“All the cottages were flooded, bedding and furniture were destroyed, and there was no access to the property for days because the road was completely washed away,” he explained. “But through the generosity of our partners and the wider community, we have been able to begin the long and difficult process of rebuilding.”

Thirty per cent of cash donations to the ISupportJamaica Fund have been earmarked to repair severely affected facilities for the vulnerable and/or at risk like Blessed Assurance, while 40 per cent will support early childhood institutions and the remaining 30 per cent will be channelled to first responders and community groups actively involved in the recovery process.

“Mustard Seed Communities makes for a worthy beneficiary, as the organisation is strong on mission credibility, operational competence and institutional trust. Over the years, we have collaborated to help to bring relief to its residents, most of whom are the most vulnerable in our society,” Omar Wright, lead, Environment and Community Development at the JN Foundation, said.

In addition to the financial contribution, the JN Foundation collaborated with St John Ambulance Jamaica to provide much-needed health services to residents and members of staff. The outreach forms part of a wider series of medical missions funded by Corus International, an ensemble of faith-based organisations. Since the passage of the hurricane 17 missions have been led to date by the JN Foundation across rural and underserved communities.

Mr Wright said the medical outreach was launched to address persistent gaps in access to care post Melissa.

“The primary objective is to reach vulnerable communities, particularly the elderly and persons living with disabilities, who may not have seen emergency services or relief since the hurricane,” noted Mr Wright. “At Blessed Assurance, the mission was especially impactful because of the complex medical needs of the children and the caregivers.”

He explained that the programme targets underserved and hard‑to‑reach communities, particularly in the western parishes.

He noted that the initiative aims to reach up to 1,200 residents by the end of the programme. The medical team, which included doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and ambulances supplied by St John Ambulance, conducted basic medical screenings, including blood pressure and blood sugar tests, and pre-hospital assessments. Prescription refills and limited on-site medication dispensing were also provided.

The members of staff welcomed the medical mission, noting that access to care is often delayed or avoided, even though stress and anxiety levels have remained high in the aftermath of the hurricane.

Alecia Bowyer, administrative assistant at the mission, commended the services offered by the medical mission. “I received excellent service; the medical team was helpful and attentive. They have reminded me of the importance of taking better care of my health and how I can improve my diet,” she said.

Meanwhile, Karen Miller Bogle, a family nurse practitioner with the St John’s Ambulance team, reflected on the experience, noting the importance of gratitude and collective action.

“In everything, give thanks. Sometimes you may feel that your situation is very difficult, but when you participate in these outreaches, you realise that others are facing far greater challenges and are still doing their best to survive. It underscores how important it is for people to come together and work as a team, as this ultimately benefits the entire community,” she said.

In a rural rafting community of Berrydale District in Portland, the day starts at the river. Before school and chores, children are already absorbing the sights and movement of the water: tourists drifting past on rafts, neighbours greeting each other, and adults turning the shoreline into a workplace. For some families, the river is also a way to earn.

Montel Hill-Bryan, Lead – Driving Academy at the JN Foundation, remembers how he and his brother used to pick yellow marigold flowers and tuck them into a drink bottle and weigh them down with a few pebbles. Then they would swim out to meet the rafts as tourists floated by, presenting the makeshift bouquet with the pride of boys who understood that even a simple gift could carry meaning.

“The tourists were always impressed,” he recalled, often tipping them. Mr Hill-Bryan said the small routine taught him an early lesson about rural survival: you look for opportunities where you are. In a place with few formal jobs and amenities, even a simple idea could bring in money.

At home, Mr Hill-Bryan said his mother set the tone: steady care, close supervision and a strong sense of looking out for others. He links that approach to rural life, where relatives and neighbours often share space and children grow up under watchful eyes.

His grandparents reinforced those ideas through everyday talk. His grandfather called bananas “green gold”, a reminder that land and farming could sustain a family.

In Vineyard Town, Kingston, Angela Walk (name change to protect identity), a JN Group member, said her weekdays ran on the clock. She awoke at 4:00 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. start, helped her mother with breakfast, and got her siblings ready before heading to school. The city offered more services and entertainment, she said, but it also demanded more planning and, for her, more responsibility at home.

After school, she moved into another shift, homework, and then helping oversee two younger siblings, starting dinner, tidying up, and checking that their assignments were done before her mother returned.

On weekends, she sometimes went to her grandmother’s house and played Scrabble “as a way of building my vocabulary”. Other days she stayed in the neighbourhood for hide-and-seek, “stucky and pulley”, and bicycle races.

Together, their accounts show how daily life can diverge for Jamaican children based on where they grow up. In rural Portland, Mr Hill-Bryan’s memories centre on the outdoors, informal ways of earning, and adults teaching values through land and community. In Kingston, Miss Walk’s routine is defined by early mornings, school schedules, and helping to run a household, balanced by neighbourhood games and family visits.

Miss Walk said she associates country childhood with more daily contact with nature and tighter community networks, even if conveniences are farther away. She pointed to activities she connects with rural life: marble games, cricket, fishing at the pond, animal caretaking and using the river for washing. In town, she said, schools, shops and entertainment are closer, but time was more structured.

Mr Hill-Bryan credits rural life with teaching empathy and generosity, and city life with reinforcing standards and resilience. The contrast, he said, is not just scenery; it is the kind of childhood a place produces.

He believes rural communities can benefit from more structure and accountability, while urban spaces could use more compassion and “humanity”. For children, the difference can be as basic as what wakes them up: a flowing river or an alarm set hours before sunrise.

Photo Caption: Members of the Corus International team, Amy Vu (left) and Emily Grose (second left), engage in conversation with Claudine Allen (centre), general manager of the JN Foundation; Omar Wright (second right), lead for environment and community development programmes at the JN Foundation; and Sanchia Merchant, community liaison officer at the Social Development Commission, during a medical mission at Wakefield Baptist Church in Trelawny on April 18.

When representatives from the faith-inspired global organisation, Corus International, arrived in Jamaica in April, their goal was clear: to support recovery in action and document how their partnership with the JN Foundation has been aiding progress in communities rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa. However, being on the ground and engaging directly with community stakeholders has not only provided them with valuable perspective but deepened their appreciation of both the challenges and the impact of ongoing efforts.

Working alongside the JN Foundation and St John Ambulance Jamaica, the Corus team, which has provided part funding for some of the initiatives, joined the medical mission to Wakefield, Trelawny on Saturday April 18. The outreach brought critical healthcare services directly to residents still feeling the effects of the category five hurricane that severely damaged western Jamaica last October.

Sixty-five people received medical attention during the mission, and residents were also given relief packages made possible through the combined support of Corus International and the JN Foundation.

Emily Grose, associate director for humanitarian programming at Corus International, said supporting Jamaica was not just about providing immediate relief, but also about investing in recovery efforts that help communities to build back better.

“Part of our mandate is that we are agile, we respond immediately and we provide lifesaving services, but we’re also dedicated to communities for their recovery as well,” she said noting that “Being on the ground and seeing the reality of the situation is truly such a different picture. Talking to people from the community, community representatives and the JN Foundation team, you really get a sense of how devastating the hurricane was and I can see how critical the services are and for our project and our team to show up in these moments.”

She emphasised that the partnership with the JN Foundation was a natural fit as their values closely align, making the collaboration not only strategic, but meaningful. Following the launch of its own appeal fund to support hurricane-affected communities after the major storm, Corus International engaged the JN Foundation to identify the most effective ways to deliver meaningful support to those in need.

“In discussing with JN Foundation, we found this was the approach they were taking, having done the needs assessments in the most affected parishes,” she said. “For Corus International, it’s always important for us not to come with a set of ideas in mind, but specifically to respond to the needs on the ground,” she further explained.

Corus International, headquartered in Washington DC in the United States of America, conducts humanitarian and development work in 30 countries across the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia. Claudine Allen, general manager of the JN Foundation, said the donor team’s first-hand engagement in Jamaica validated what the JN Foundation has been reporting through its field operations. She confirmed that support from Corus International has enabled 12 of the more than 20 medical missions coordinated by the JN Foundation, and supported by several partners, across hurricane-affected parishes to date.

“Through Lutheran World Relief, a Corus International entity, their business is emergency and crisis response and so they were able to give us advice and financial support to expand the number of missions that we executed and they’ve come to Jamaica to be a part of the final phases of the execution,” she shared. 

Underscoring the importance of continuing these activities, Ms. Allen said that while conditions have improved and “physical progress is visible” since the first mission, ongoing demand for health services persists.

“Being able to see a doctor is something we take for granted … There are many Jamaicans who don’t have the resources or don’t have the opportunity to go sit with a doctor and receive a check-up.”

This is the reality for 73-year-old Wakefield resident Mertelda Hemmings, who was first in line for the mission to the community, despite her home still damaged from the hurricane. The storm took her roof, which is currently covered with cardboard and damaged appliances and furniture, including a new television she received just before the disaster struck.

Ms. Hemmings, who lives alone with physical health challenges, said the initiative delivered more than healthcare. It also brought financial relief, as she is unable to afford regular visits to her doctor.

“I’m happy for this, that’s why I was number one in line,” she said. “Somebody told me about it while I was coming from church Sunday and as I woke up today, I spread my bed and came here. I appreciate it.”

Photo Caption: Omar Wright (left), lead, environment and community development at the JN Foundation observes construction taking place at the Blessed Assurance home for the vulnerable in St James operated by Mustard Seed Communities (MSC). The facility cares for adults and children with physical and developmental challenges. Showing the work being done to Mr Wright is Father Garvin Augustine, executive director, MSC. The home has received $1 million from the ISupportJamaica Fund to assist with restoration after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

Even before survivors of the ferocious Category 5 Hurricane Melissa began to rebuild their lives, the JN Group was busy galvanising partners- Jamaicans overseas and friends of Jamaica- to be ready to support the rebuilding process.

As the hurricane bore down on the country, the Group reactivated the ISupportJamaica Fund for Hurricane Melissa, appealing to especially Jamaicans overseas to donate cash and in some cases, kind, to help families, institutions, vulnerable groups and the communities they once called home to persevere against the odds.

From organising packed concerts to contributions of cans of food, hygiene and emergency items; from remitting funds via JN Money to donating via issuportjamaica.com with a credit card, Jamaicans in the diaspora played their part in raising some $14 million to give families, friends and communities back home the opportunity to thrive again.

“The response was overwhelming”,

Paulette Simpson, executive, corporate affairs at the JN Group- a key mobiliser of JN’s efforts- reflected. Domiciled in the United Kingdom, she created a hub for well-wishers at JN’s representative office in the UK to package containers of items for shipping to their “island in the sun.”

“So many came, sharing their own personal stories of friends and family they had in Jamaica, whilst others had visited Jamaica and wanted to help, and they all simply brought whatever they could,” she remembered.

Establishing partnerships with bold and benevolent private companies and institutions overseas and Jamaica, the JN Group, through its JN Foundation has, since then, been diligently distributing the donated items and carefully investing the cash contributions into delivering medical aid and food to needy and remote areas, as well as supporting core groups.

“We earmarked 40 per cent of the cash donations to repair severely affected early childhood institutions, which have been important pillars in their communities,” outlined general manager of the JN Foundation, Claudine Allen. The schools included the Dudley Grant Demonstration Basic School in Catherine Hall, St James, which was the most severely affected of the institutions identified for assistance.

“Through our JN Circle chapters, affiliated organisations and volunteers, we mobilised people, investing several man-hours and services into restoring the schools. And although there is still much more to do, the institutions can continue to edify and nurture our children who are at the most vulnerable stages of their lives,” explained Ms Allen, adding that despite their importance to child development, early childhood institutions in Jamaica are mostly privately run and severely under-resourced.

The remainder of the cash contributions have been used to address the needs of children’s homes and places of safety in devasted areas, homes for the elderly and at-risk groups (30 per cent), and the remaining 30 per cent is being used to support first responders.

“We’ve identified the Trelawny Infirmary, the Blessed Assurance Apostolate in St James, and a women’s shelter to receive assistance with rebuilding,” Ms Allen said. “Thirty per cent of the donations will also assist police youth clubs and JN Circle chapters with supporting community outreach efforts.”

Noting that JN Circles nurture and strengthen JN’s connections at the community level, Miss Allen added “Our members nominated groups, elderly and the most vulnerable families for help, providing evidence of loss, and helping them and us to direct the relief where it is most needed.”

Since Melissa’s landfall, the JN Foundation has conducted 14 outreach missions in four parishes, beginning as early as a day after the hurricane’s passage. On each mission it has brought medical services, in collaboration with St John Ambulance Jamaica, to treat injured survivors, conduct basic checkups and supply medication to those left without access. The Foundation has also provided counselling services to the traumatised and distributed care packages while also providing a meaningful and dignified Christmas to many who could have no festivities.

“Through donations and partnerships, our missions have attended to the medical needs of more than 700 people across four parishes and delivered more than 2,300 relief packages,” outlined Ms Allen. “And we continue on those missions because there are still many, particularly residents in remote communities, who remain without services and need the attention to help rebuild.”

“We are focused on helping to build back better,” she affirmed.