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Jamaica on Monday secured up to $6.7 billion in international support over the next three years to fund reconstruction after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa slammed into the Caribbean island in October.
Tourism accounts for nearly a third of Jamaica’s economy, so officials are rushing to reopen dozens of hotels in time to salvage the vital winter travel season.
Jamaica secured a three-year financing package from multilateral lenders totaling $6.7 billion to help rebuild following a devastating hurricane that damaged key infrastructure, industry and homes.
Shawn Rodgers' fundraiser totals nearly $13,000. He said that doesn't scratch the surface for the need a month after the Category 5 storm.
Five weeks after getting battered by Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica said it is on track to have most of its tourism infrastructure open by Dec. 15.
Support from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has significantly strengthened Jamaica’s response and recovery efforts, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
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Miss Universe Organization pushes back against blame as Miss Jamaica's harrowing fall gains scrutiny
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