FALMOUTH, Trelawny — In a significant boost to post-hurricane recovery efforts, Excellence Oyster Bay Resort has contributed a substantial US$21,000 donation to Falmouth Public General Hospital. The contribution comes as a critical response to the extensive damage inflicted by Hurricane Melissa, which obliterated approximately 90% of the medical facility’s roofing system in late October 2025.
The financial support was formally presented through a collaborative initiative with We Care, Falmouth Public General Hospital—an organization alternatively recognized as Friends of the Falmouth Hospital. This partnership will specifically channel resources toward urgent roof reconstruction projects. Beyond the monetary assistance, the resort further demonstrated its commitment by delivering specially curated gifts to uplift young patients in the pediatric wing.
Carrington McLennon, Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, expressed profound appreciation while noting that the resort was the first entity to transform promises into tangible action. ‘Numerous individuals and organizations have visited our premises expressing intentions to help, but Excellence took the pioneering step of actualizing their commitment,’ McLennon stated. He emphasized the symbolic importance of conducting the handover ceremony publicly, encouraging other pledged donors to expedite their contributions.
Bealias Jimenez, Quality Manager at Excellence Oyster Bay, articulated the resort’s philosophy of community solidarity during the official ceremony. ‘Hurricane Melissa tested our collective resilience, but this donation embodies our message to the hospital staff and patients: you are not alone. The Excellence brand stands firmly with you,’ Jimenez affirmed. He acknowledged the severe operational challenges faced by the medical team, emphasizing that ‘health remains the fundamental priority—without it, we can accomplish nothing.’
Winsome Harper, Chair of We Care FPGH, provided contextual background regarding the hurricane’s devastating impact. The Category 5 storm struck on October 28, 2025, causing catastrophic structural damage and necessitating immediate emergency response. Harper praised hospital staff who heroically remained on-site during and after the disaster, providing continuous medical services despite the hazardous conditions. She additionally recognized international support from the Government of Spain and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which facilitated the establishment of a temporary field hospital to maintain healthcare services.
The donated funds originated from the resort’s ‘Share the Love’ philanthropic initiative, which allocated a percentage from every guest reservation during late 2025 specifically toward hurricane recovery efforts. In a remarkable display of global solidarity, Michelle and Martin Fisher Hippel—guests from Munich, Germany who witnessed the hurricane’s aftermath—separately contributed approximately US$90,000 to the hospital’s restoration campaign, further amplifying the international support network.