In an unprecedented display of solidarity, a coalition of local businesses and international humanitarian organizations has come together to provide critical aid to the devastated communities of Hanover and St. Elizabeth in Jamaica. Spearheaded by principal donors Cortsland Hotel, Harmony for Humanity, and The Salvation Army, the initiative has mobilized millions of Jamaican dollars to address the severe crisis gripping these regions. The effort is bolstered by the leadership of distinguished diplomats and global humanitarian figures, including Major Raymoncil Pierre of The Salvation Army, former Honorary Consul for Barbados Mr. Pedro Corbin, and UN.org Global Peace Ambassador Dr. Onika Campbell-Rowe. The initiative also benefits from the advocacy of global musical ambassador Dr. Christopher Rowe (DJ SkinnyRich) and the leadership of Dr. Melesha Sinclair Harris of Harmony for Humanity. Hanover remains in dire straits, with communities cut off by damaged roads, lacking electricity and communication, and struggling to access food, clean water, and medical supplies. Rural districts such as Chambers Pen, Askenish, Clifton, and Mount Pleasant are among the worst affected, with many residents trapped and homes destroyed. This relief effort aims to bring hope to these often-overlooked communities. Cortsland Hotel, led by philanthropists Mr. Pedro Corbin and Mrs. Hazel Corbin, kickstarted the initiative by providing essential supplies such as mattresses and bedding. Harmony for Humanity, founded by Dr. Rowe, leverages cultural diplomacy and global partnerships to drive creative advocacy and empowerment programs. The Salvation Army, under Major Pierre’s leadership, contributes its extensive expertise in emergency response and logistics to ensure transparent and efficient aid distribution. Humanitarian operations are already in motion, with relief items documented, processed, and prepared for shipment to Jamaica. A 20-foot humanitarian container is being organized, with logistics underway to deliver supplies to vulnerable communities. The Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, has praised the coalition, emphasizing the importance of best practices, proper documentation, and long-term planning for sustainable recovery. The Salvation Army will also conduct an islandwide collection drive this Saturday, inviting the public to donate urgently needed items such as food, water, bedding, clothing, toiletries, and medical supplies. All contributions will be channeled through The Salvation Army’s established humanitarian network to ensure direct delivery to those in need.
Antigua-Led Humanitarian Alliance Dispatches Millions in Aid to Jamaica’s Hard-Hit Communities
