JN Foundation supports entrepreneurs as they rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
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August 25, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—When Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of Jamaica last year, it left behind a trail of destruction —flattened homes, uprooted crops — and abruptly halted livelihoods.
For many families, the storm was not only a disaster but also a life‑altering setback.
Among the hardest hit were Richard Ruddock, a father of six from Llandilo, Westmoreland; and Dorothy Angus, a physically challenged ginger farmer from Duxes district in Point Hill, St Catherine. Their resilience and determination embody the spirit of recovery.
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