MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — International music icon Trevor “Busta Rhymes” Smith and renowned television producer Mona Scott-Young touched down at Montego Bay’s Private Jet Centre on Monday, embarking on a critical humanitarian mission in response to Hurricane Melissa’s devastation. The high-profile delegation arrived bearing essential emergency supplies to address the immediate needs of affected communities in St. James parish.
The initiative represents a strategic collaboration between the entertainment figures and the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, a established nonprofit organization specializing in community support and disaster response. Their coordinated effort focuses on delivering targeted aid to areas most severely impacted by the recent hurricane’s path through northwestern Jamaica.
Jamaican officials provided an official reception committee for the arriving dignitaries, including State Minister for Industry, Investment & Commerce Delano Seiveright and Jamaica Tourist Board Regional Director Odette Dyer. The relief operation will subsequently integrate with broader government efforts under the guidance of Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange and additional officials, ensuring comprehensive coverage of assistance distribution throughout the parish.
The involvement of internationally recognized figures brings heightened visibility to post-hurricane recovery challenges while demonstrating the powerful role of cross-sector partnerships in disaster response. This coordinated approach between entertainment industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and government entities establishes a multifaceted framework for addressing both immediate relief needs and longer-term reconstruction requirements in the hurricane-affected region.