Over J$340 million raised in Canada for hurricane relief

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, is praising the Canadian diaspora for what he described as extraordinary leadership and generosity in raising more than CDN$3 million ($348 million) for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.

“The outpouring of support from our Canadian diaspora has been nothing short of inspirational,” Bartlett said. “When our island called for help, our Jamaican family in Canada answered with leadership, compassion, and considerable contributions that are already making a real difference in people’s lives.”

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