KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prominent entertainment figure Romeich Major has launched a stern critique against corporate entities for their widespread cancellation of Christmas celebrations following Hurricane Melissa’s devastation. In a recent YouTube interview with the Jamaica Observer, the event promoter and artist manager accused major corporations of using the natural disaster as a pretext to abandon staff festivities that he argues are crucial for mental recovery and economic stability.
Major specifically targeted billion-dollar corporations, distinguishing them from smaller businesses that might genuinely lack resources for event hosting. He argued that these large companies have both the financial capacity and social responsibility to maintain traditions that provide psychological relief to employees traumatized by recent events. “When corporate entities cancel these events, they’re essentially turning off the lights across Jamaica’s entertainment sector,” Major stated during the emotional interview.
The promoter emphasized the therapeutic value of holiday gatherings for workers experiencing hurricane-related trauma, noting that many Jamaicans are suffering from profound mental health challenges after witnessing casualties and experiencing personal losses. He maintained that corporate Christmas events serve as critical opportunities for emotional release and community bonding during national recovery efforts.
Major pledged to continue advocating for the entertainment industry’s sustainability during Jamaica’s reconstruction phase, positioning cultural events as essential components of national resilience rather than discretionary luxuries.