Jamaicans
in the UK Mobilised to Provide Relief
LONDON (JIS)Friday, September 17, 2004
The Jamaican community in the United Kingdom has been mobilized
to support the relief and rebuilding efforts underway in Jamaica
in the wake of Hurricane Ivan, which severely affected the island.
The Jamaican High Commission in London has established a relief
fund and Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica are being encouraged to
support the effort. Donations to this fund are already coming in.
The High Commission has monitored the progress of Ivan and the
island's ongoing relief efforts almost non-stop and the mission
and the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) office has been receiving
hundreds of telephone calls from concerned nationals and well wishers.
The mission and the JIS have been providing up to date information
on the developments in island and has disseminated information through
the churches, community organizations, and the media.
Several community groups and individuals have already organized
special fund raising events and in several regions, the community
organizations have offered their premises to serve as storage facilities
and collection points for approved donations.
In addition, the Jamaica National Building Society UK office has
organized a UK-wide drive to collect donations working with the
National Airline, Air Jamaica. Both Jamaica National and National
Commercial Bank, through its money transfer agency, Senvia, have
reduced their rates for Jamaicans who wish to send money to their
relatives and friends at home.
High Commissioner, Maxine Roberts, has thanked the Jamaican community
and friends of Jamaica in the UK for the offers of support and assistance
in the wake of Hurricane Ivan. The High Commissioner said the many
prayers and well wishes were deeply appreciated.
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