Romeich rallies support to assist hurricane victims

Entertainment mogul Romeich Major and his team, including dancehall artiste Ding Dong, said they are not stopping in their philanthropic efforts to give back "until Jamaica build back", following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Major and members from his Romeich Entertainment Company mobilised corporate sponsors and industry players to join forces in providing well-needed care packages for the homeless, destitute and vulnerable residents affected by the hurricane's passage. Items such as water, food, tarpaulins, clothing and toiletries were included in the packages. Major had his hands full at his Campbell's Boulevard headquarters in St Andrew with the inflow of people in need of assistance on Thursday. The storm hit on Tuesday.

"The outpour dat mi get fi dah storm yah inna basically 40-odd hours has been so huge. It's 7 p.m. now (Thursday) and people still coming in," he said.

"I just love dat di people dem believe in what I'm doing because I know my reach with my platform. So mi just a help out as best as I can do and just be a proper Jamaican weh a help wi Jamaican people," he added.

Major said he's on a mission to rebuild a stronger Jamaica with all hands on deck.

"We need all di help we can get because we're not planning to stop until Jamaica build back. Suh mi just a help until mi cyaah help no more. Mi jus glad fi see everybody a come together as one Jamaica and mek everything work because a we di people affi dweet," he said.

Ding Dong said that he was not affected much by the hurricane, but he had to play his part.

"Wi inna a betta position suh is not even a choice, yuh jus affi dweet," Ding Dong said. He said that seeing the number of persons who came seeking help, almost brought tears to his eyes.

"As small as it is, people are grateful and wi just affi show di magnitude a di strength wi have as a unit. Dem always talk bad bout wi and how wi war war all di while among wi one another. Suh when wi a come together, wi dweet suh di worl can see it inna real life," he said. "It's one Jamaica and a love and love alone, because together we can and together we will."

The artiste also called on other organisations and entertainers to join the team in their efforts to assist with the recovery and rebuilding of homes and families.

"Jamaica nuh need di talking now, enuh, a action wi need right now. Suh nuh matter who yuh be and the amount yuh have, find a charitable organisation and donate," he stressed.

Though St Elizabeth, St James and Westmoreland are said to be the most devastated parishes, Major said his intention is to visit all the parishes.