JAMAICA – In a significant demonstration of private sector mobilization, Hah-R-Mony Entertainment Limited has taken a leadership role in Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery efforts as the island nation races against time to prepare for the imminent winter tourist season following Hurricane Melissa’s devastation.
The entertainment conglomerate, which operates across approximately 21 hotels primarily along Jamaica’s tourism-dependent northern coastline, has deployed specialized crews, utility trucks, and heavy-duty equipment throughout Montego Bay. Their mission: clearing obstructed roadways, removing fallen trees, and eliminating hazardous debris that threatens the region’s accessibility.
This strategic intervention aims to accelerate the restoration of vital transportation corridors while providing crucial support to Jamaica Public Service teams working to rebuild electrical infrastructure including downed light poles and other essential utilities.
Garth Ramsay, Senior Director at Hah-R-Mony Entertainment, emphasized the company’s recognition of its fundamental role within Jamaica’s tourism ecosystem. “We transcend traditional entertainment services,” Ramsay stated. “As integral components of Jamaica’s economic infrastructure, we understand that tourism disruptions immediately affect local families. By deploying our resources to clear access routes and assist utility restoration, we’re facilitating a safer, accelerated return to normalcy for both visitors and residents alike.”
CEO Ho-Chi-Min Castillo Rollfort characterized the initiative as embodying a broader vision of public-private collaboration and national resilience. “This represents the private sector functioning as a strategic force multiplier,” Rollfort explained. “Economic delays directly impact employment and livelihoods. Our field operations operate with urgency because temporal efficiency is critical. We maintain close coordination with public authorities to ensure safety compliance and honor our service commitments to guests. Today’s recovery pace directly translates into tomorrow’s stability for Jamaican families.”
These efforts coincide with intensified clean-up operations across St James and adjacent parishes, where private stakeholders are converting high-level recovery pledges into concrete actions aimed at restoring infrastructure, operational readiness, and market confidence along Jamaica’s crucial tourism corridors.
With the peak tourism season rapidly approaching, industry executives report that this coordinated public-private response is establishing the foundation for a robust and rapid post-hurricane economic recovery.