GUYANA DONATES RELIEF SUPPLIES TO JAMAICA
#PostHurricaneMelissa
On Friday November 7, Minister of Local Government and Community Development. Hon. Desmond McKenzie officially received relief supplies on behalf of the Government of Jamaica donated by the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
The contribution, which consists of chainsaws, tarpaulins and other well-needed items, will be used to aid in the recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Minister McKenzie noted that the support Jamaica has been receiving underscores how the island of Jamaica is seen and admired as aid continues to pour in. He expressed appreciation for the donation and added that the items will be used to strengthen the government’s efforts to bring relief to those affected. 
“Despite our distance in the region as you said, we are far, but when we need friends, the distance becomes very short…I want to first of all express on behalf of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and the Government and people of Jamaica our sincere thanks and appreciation to the government and the people of Guyana for your generosity in our time of need,” he said.
“This contribution to our relief efforts will go a far way in strengthening the work that we are doing,” Mr. McKenzie added.
Honorary Consul General of Guyana to Jamaica, Dr Indera Persaud, made mention of other initiatives that the Government of Guyana will be undertaking in tandem with the Jamaican Government to further boost relief efforts across the island as she alluded to the voucher system that the Ministry of Labour and Social Security along with private sector entities are working to implement for residents in Western Jamaica who are having difficulties accessing basic items.
The shipment is one of the many regional and international relief aid that Jamaica has received since the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, an event that will forever be etched in our country’s history.
