JMMB Trinidad and Tobago has successfully mobilized substantial financial support for Jamaican communities ravaged by Hurricane Melissa through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The financial institution’s Disaster Relief Fund, branded as “One Love,” has accumulated more than TT$540,000 (approximately US$80,000) through a collaborative effort involving the JMMB Group, employee contributions, and public donations from Trinidad and Tobago citizens.
The comprehensive fundraising initiative will channel all proceeds to The Joan Duncan Foundation, the philanthropic division of JMMB Group based in Jamaica. These resources will be strategically deployed to address critical recovery needs including residential repairs, reconstruction of community centers, and restoration of essential infrastructure severely compromised by the catastrophic hurricane.
Chantal Pereira, Country Marketing and Communications Manager at JMMB Trinidad and Tobago, emphasized the organization’s philosophical approach: “At JMMB, we fundamentally believe in community solidarity and collective support during crises. This contribution demonstrates our dual commitment to both financial empowerment and the holistic wellbeing of Caribbean communities we serve.”
The Joan Duncan Foundation brings established expertise in educational development, community programming, and disaster response coordination. This partnership ensures targeted allocation of resources to areas of greatest need, delivering both practical assistance and renewed hope to numerous affected families throughout Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa, recorded as the first Category 5 hurricane to make direct landfall in Jamaica, occurred between October 21 and November 4. The storm ranks among the most intense Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history, causing widespread devastation across multiple Caribbean nations, with Jamaica and Cuba experiencing particularly severe impacts.