Carib Cement’s hurricane emergency relief initiative benefits over 100 families
Caribbean Cement Company Limited has invested more than $7.7 million through an Emergency Disaster Relief Fund to assist communities in Jamaica impacted by the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl.
2024-07-15 17:28:12 - VI News Staff
The funds are being made available through the company’s ultimate parent, Cemex, and have been used to provide packages of non-perishable food items, sheets of zinc, zinc screws and plyboards. Quantities of cement have also been allocated to the communities.
Over 100 families in the communities of Harbour View in St. Andrew, Trench Town in Kingston, Woodside in Clarendon, and 11 Miles in Bull Bay, St. Thomas have benefited so far.
Commenting on the donations following the handover of the materials and food items at the Denbigh Church of the Nazarene in Woodside, Clarendon on July 9, CCCL Managing Director, Mr. Jorge Martinez expressed satisfaction at the work done by the team to ensure the needs of the communities were met.
“This is a significant step in our efforts to support the communities in need, especially with the response time that we did. The dedication displayed by our team is truly commendable, ensuring that vital resources reach those who need them most. We remain committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others,” he said.