Jamaicans helping Jamaicans!

[Rob]

From the Observer:

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Over 2,000 residents in and around the resort town of Negril turned out this morning to receive food packages valued at approximately $3 million which was made possible through a joint venture of the Negril Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) through the Tourism Linkages Network.

Under the initiative, the TEF purchased groceries and ground provisions directly from displaced farmers and delivered them in Negril while the chamber organised and packaged the items. Grace Kennedy and Hi-Lo Supermarket also participated in providing some items free.

Over 30 police personnel from the parish of Hanover and Westmoreland volunteered their service while another 30 volunteers from the chamber, the Rotary Club of Negril and residents participated.


http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lates..._food_packages

[Marko]

Over 2,000+ Negril residents(about 7,500+ residents) turn out Thursday April 30th(yesterday) to receve free food

Food packages value at $3 million Jamaican dollars was made possible by Negril Chamber of Commerce and the Tourist Enhancement Fund....

Food was purchased directly from farmers and the Negril Chamber of Commerce had them packaged
HiLo and Grace Kenney also donated some free items...….quite the undertaking for sure

30 Police and 30 volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce, Negril Rotary Club and local residents assisted in handing out the food packages...

Big thumbs up to those helping out our Negril residents and kids......many people were smiling for a change

Hopefully this kind of help will continue in these very difficult times......Jah Bless

Cool Runnings, Marko

[Bnewb]

Here's the article link & photos...
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.jamai...3fprofile=1754

When Rob and I drove over the bridge and approached the community centre around 7:20am...the line up was already huge. It was an overwhelming & heartwarming feeling at the same time!

[Rob]

More about the Negril Chamber's support of the community from the Gleaner:

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...ovid-challenge