FALMOUTH, Jamaica — In a significant boost to ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, the Lake Group of Companies has initiated a major relief program by donating 100 emergency cots to the Trelawny Municipal Corporation. This contribution represents the first phase of a broader initiative that will ultimately distribute 1,000 cots across Jamaican communities still recovering from Hurricane Melissa’s devastation.
The catastrophic hurricane made landfall on October 28, 2025, unleashing widespread destruction across Jamaica’s western regions, with Trelawny Parish among the hardest hit areas. The donation comes as residents continue the challenging process of rebuilding their homes and livelihoods seven months after the disaster.
Lisa Lake, Group Chief Executive Officer, revealed that this donation marks the beginning of a comprehensive assistance program. “The Trelawny Municipal Corporation is the inaugural recipient of our larger relief initiative,” Lake stated. “We are allocating one hundred cots to our own team members affected by the hurricane, with an additional eight hundred units destined for distribution island-wide.”
Michael Lake, Director of Caribbean Resources and the Lake Group of Companies, expressed the organization’s commitment to supporting recovery efforts. “We take great satisfaction in delivering these one hundred cots to the Trelawny Municipal Corporation as our tangible contribution to helping rebuild the lives of Trelawny’s residents,” he affirmed during the handover ceremony.
The donation was formally received by Falmouth Mayor Councillor C Junior Gager, who conveyed gratitude on behalf of both the municipal government and parish residents. “We extend heartfelt thanks to the Lake family for this generous donation,” Mayor Gager stated. “These cots will reach individuals across multiple affected communities, demonstrating that they remain in the thoughts of caring organizations committed to improving their current living conditions.”
Following the Trelawny donation, the Lake Group representatives continued their relief mission in Montego Bay, presenting a similar contribution to the St. James Municipal Corporation. The Lake Group of Companies, as the parent organization of Restaurant Associates Limited, holds franchise rights for several major international food brands operating in Jamaica, including Burger King, Popeyes, Little Caesars, and Krispy Kreme.