Shenseea (left) helps prepare Friday afternoon for today’s distribution in St. Elizabeth.
Romeich Entertainment president Romeich Major is pleading with Jamaicans to help those in Jamaica who were devastated by Hurricane Beryl earlier this week.
This comes as he and international Jamaican artist Shenseea are in St Elizabeth today to help with recovery efforts.
“I encourage not only entertainers but everyone who can contribute to do so. I feel everyone has to contribute a lot. We have a population of over three million and if 10,000 people stand up and say they donate $1,000, it means a lot… This is the time when we have to come together and show the power of our unity as Jamaicans. Sometimes people say negative things on the internet but we are Jamaicans and we are great… we are a beautiful country,” Major told the Jamaica Observer on Friday afternoon.
Hurricane Beryl, which struck the southeastern Caribbean and Jamaica as a Category 4 hurricane, is being described as the strongest hurricane on record this early in the season. Although the eye of the storm passed just south, it will go down as the most powerful hurricane to ever strike the country.
Residents of Manchester and St Elizabeth suffered heavy damage, with several homes destroyed.
Meanwhile, Major said he and his team have received donations from several people and businesses to help with the relief efforts. On Friday, Shenseea spearheaded the packing of snacks and other non-perishable foods to distribute. They also have tarps, plywood and other building materials to help with the rebuilding.
Major said he tries to help where he can, and that his team members are just as philanthropic.
“The whole team has been supportive, from Shenseea to Auntie Donna, Din, Rebel and Shukr Bass. I lead by example and show my team that they must always give back. I know St Elizabeth was hit the hardest but Shenseea is from St Elizabeth and she was like, ‘St Elizabeth, Rome, stay away from St Elizabeth. We have to help,'” he said, adding that many of the supplies were purchased with his own money.
The artist’s manager said he had also been in contact with the Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth South Western Floyd Green to identify what supplies were most needed.
He added that he hopes the effort will help ease the blow for victims.
“When you lose your home and your roof at a time like this, it doesn’t make your family happy. Nothing can make them happy or comfortable like they were before. So the goal is just to give them some peace of mind until they can get back on their feet,” Major added.
