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Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery Efforts Bolstered by Donation from Cayman Islands
#Kingston, Jamaica, July 19, 2024 – The Government has received US$200,000 and an assortment of medical equipment from the Cayman Islands towards Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts.
The presentation was made to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (July 18) by Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Julianna O’Connor-Connolly, who led a delegation from the neighbouring territory on a working visit to Jamaica.
During a meeting between the leaders at the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Holness thanked the Government and people of the Cayman Islands for their gesture of goodwill and support.
“On behalf of the people of Jamaica, we say thanks to our brothers and sisters and, indeed, our family in Cayman for this contribution.
This is not a small contribution; [it] is significant and we appreciate it,” Mr. Holness said.
He indicated that the funds donated will be used to assist persons who have been adversely impacted by the hurricane.
“I can guarantee you that this will be used to assist the families who have been displaced and dislocated. In fact, this will go into our Disaster Preparedness Fund which is essentially managed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), which will be distributing according to need,” Prime Minister Holness stated.
Premier O’Connor-Connolly, in her remarks, said the extension of assistance is indicative of the countries’ close friendship.
“Jamaica has so many connections for us. As a woman of faith, I would like to reach out to you as a leader, as a neighbour, as a brother. I was especially delighted to hear that your ports were pretty much up and going, and your airports, because you will rise again. It is an honour and a distinct privilege to [give this] small token,” she said.
Premier O’Connor-Connolly also advised that her country is willing to give assistance in rectifying the transmission issues that have been hampering full restoration of utilities to hard-hit areas.
The Cayman Islands delegation also toured several adversely impacted areas along Jamaica’s south coast which were lashed by torrential rains and gale-force winds, resulting in significant infrastructure damage and losses in the agriculture sector.
Contact: Rochelle Williams
Release: JIS
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Insert: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, receives a cheque for US$200,000 from Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Julianna O’Connor-Connolly, towards Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The presentation, which also included medical equipment, was made during a meeting between the leaders on Thursday (July 18) at the Office of the Prime Minister. Premier O’Connor-Connolly led a Cayman Islands delegation that paid a working visit to Jamaica on Thursday.
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (October 6th, 2025) – CaribCon, the Caribbean conference celebrating culture, innovation, and creativity, will welcome some of the region’s most influential voices to its inaugural edition in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The event, set to be a dynamic gathering of thought leaders and cultural icons, will feature impactful panel discussions, inspiring and intimate fireside chats and a flow of knowledge from some of the Caribbean’s brightest and best in the creative sector.
Elizabeth “Lady” Montano
Jamaica’s own Dr. Terri-Karelle Johnson, celebrated communications specialist, media personality, and global keynote speaker, will headline CaribCon as the official keynote speaker. Known for her ability to connect authentically and inspire audiences worldwide, Dr. Reid will share her insights on Caribbean identity, storytelling, and the power of representation in shaping global narratives. Another highlight of CaribCon will be the presence of Elizabeth “Lady” Montano, mother and former manager of soca superstar Machel Montano. Lady will launch her award-winning book, King of Soca, in which she is positioned as the ultimate insider, chronicling the evolution of one of the Caribbean’s most iconic entertainers. She will also share her invaluable experiences on nurturing talent, building a brand, and sustaining longevity in the competitive music industry in an intimate fireside chat. Adding further star power to the event is Simon Baptiste, CEO of Question Mark Entertainment, co-founder of ODOS, a global collective network spanning over 1000 professionals in 35 countries, film director, talent manager and creative strategist. Baptiste will bring his expertise to conversations on shaping the region’s creative sector and talent.
Simon Baptiste
“CaribCon is where the Caribbean’s voices, ideas, and creativity converge,” says Omega Simmons, founder of CaribCon and CEO of SOS Media. “Having leaders like Terri Karelle, Lady Montano, and Simon Baptiste share their stories and expertise truly embodies the spirit of this event. Their presence reinforces the power of Caribbean culture to inspire and influence on the world stage.” CaribCon will take place at the Shore Club in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Islands, from October 23rd to 26th. Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, panel discussions, and meaningful dialogue to foster an ecosystem that develops the region’s creative sector and propels it onto the global stage.
Sponsors are:
Signature Experience Partners: Ministry of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos, and The Shore Club.
Other sponsors: PPID, Invest TCI, InterCaribbean Airways, Subtronic Sounds, Spotlight Communications.
Hotel partners: Ocean Club Resorts, Waterloo Hotel Management, The Somerset on Grace Bay and Ports of Call Resort.
For more information, tickets, and updates, visit www.caribcon.co or follow @caribconhq on all social media platforms.
For more information please email: contact@caribcon.co
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