HANOVER, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane says $32 million will be spent on restoring all 16 hurricane-damaged public Wi-Fi sites throughout the parish of Hanover.

Speaking to residents, business interests and other stakeholders at the public launch in the Lucea Bus Park on June 26, McFarlane said that not only was it a great and defining moment for Hanover but it was also a testament to the agency’s commitment to restore free, reliable internet access across all affected parishes.

He said that the rollout represents more than a restoration of service after Hurricane Melissa, noting that it should also be viewed as a strategic investment in resilience, education, and economic vitality. He added that the Lucea public Wi-Fi  restoration is not only timely but underscores the scale of the public infrastructure upgrade intended to bridge the digital divide in a post-disaster landscape.