In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm last Tuesday, Trelawny native Nugent Walker, the executive manager for sprint legend Usain Bolt, spearheaded efforts to restore access to the Martha Brae to Sherwood Content road. Alongside local residents, Walker took the initiative to clear debris and assess the extensive damage inflicted on the northwestern corridor, including the communities where he and Bolt grew up. The hurricane’s impact has left many areas in western Jamaica, particularly Trelawny, in dire need of recovery. While Bolt was off the island attending a personal engagement, his team and community members worked tirelessly to address the immediate challenges. Residents of Perth Town, Reserve, and Sherwood Content are currently relying on an alternate route through Duncan’s, Clark’s Town, and Duanvale, which has significantly extended travel times from a 10-minute commute to nearly two hours. The collective efforts of Walker and the community highlight the resilience and solidarity of Trelawny’s residents in the face of natural disaster.
Bolt’s manager helps to clear road, assesses hurricane damage in legend’s hometown
