Rotary rescue - St Andrew North club gives $10 million towards repairs at hurricane-ravaged schools

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June 29, 2026

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Rotary rescue - St Andrew North club gives $10 million towards repairs at hurricane-ravaged schools

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The Rotary Club of St Andrew North has come to the rescue of hundreds of students in central and western Jamaica whose plight was dire following the devastation of their schools in the area by Hurricane Melissa.

The club, in collaboration with several stakeholders, spent $10 million to repair school buildings and replace equipment ruined by the hurricane.

The partners included Korey Rowe, principal of KR Method (USA); Apex Foundation (USA) and United Way of Jamaica.

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