Labour Ministry defends hurricane assistance to disabled man after video criticising gov’t’s relief efforts
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November 9, 2026
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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is maintaining that it has provided the necessary support to a disabled man who was affected by Hurricane Melissa, after he posted a video online criticising the Government over the level of assistance given to him and other victims of the storm.
The man, who has no arms, expressed that he has faced hardship since the storm.
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He also backed recent criticisms made by veteran dancehall entertainer Beenie Man against the Government over its handling of hurricane relief efforts, charging that he and others have not received much help.
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