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The First Time We Came Here, It Was Devastation. -#HurricaneMelissa
The first time I drove into Left Hall after Hurricane Melissa, all we saw was devastation. This time, we came back with materials, documents, and something even more important — hope and identity!
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👀 WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO?
The first time I drove into Left Hall and Beeston Spring in Westmoreland after Hurricane Melissa, all we saw was devastation. Homes were torn apart, zinc sheets scattered, and many residents had lost not only their shelter but also vital documents like birth certificates and passports.
This time, we returned differently.
In this video, we travel back up into the hills — picking up plywood, zinc sheets, and water drums from the hardware in Whitehouse and delivering them along the road wherever we meet residents. Some meet us on the lower part of the hill, others further up, but wherever we find them, we stop.
Along the way we also deliver birth certificates collected from the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) for residents who lost their documents during the hurricane. That process began on New Year’s Day, when fellow Justices of the Peace, representatives from PICA, and officers from RGD joined us in the community to help residents begin replacing their lost paperwork.
We also carried food and toiletries sent with love from generous donors.
This video captures another step in that journey — not a big event, but a simple road through the hills, stopping wherever we meet someone who still needs help.
The work is not finished yet. Many families are still rebuilding.But one thing is certain.
The first visit was devastation. This time was different.
If you would like to learn more or assist with ongoing rebuilding efforts, you can visit:
👉 GoFundMe Page: https://gofund.me/e40ba5d2f
👉 My charity page: https://myislandjamaicafoundation.org
👉 WhatsApp:876-825-2237
Even if you’re unable to donate, just sharing the link goes a long way.
But remember, every share, prayer, and contribution makes a real difference.
Thank you for helping to bring light back to Left Hall.
-Wellesley
P.S.
Please take time to watch the earlier videos to fully understand what these families have endured:
👉The devastation after Hurricane Melissa: https://youtu.be/INT-VL4bt9U?sub_confirmation=1
👉The first plywood and zinc distribution: https://youtu.be/bzK5okyxFtQ?sub_confirmation=1
👉The solar lantern distribution video: https://youtu.be/_OlpcjalwyM?sub_confirmation=1
👉 Missed the morning-after video on Hurricane Melissa? Here it is: https://youtu.be/BRg6EBHCxm8?sub_confirmation=1
👉 Watch the Westmoreland road tour video on Hurricane Melissa here: https://youtu.be/3H4iuX6W6-g?sub_confirmation=1
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I'm Wellesley Gayle, Jamaican-born and bred. I share what I call the real Jamaica since 2007 - in articles and videos, on our website and social media, so the world can get a real appreciation of the beauty of our beautiful Caribbean island.
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Published Mar 7, 2026
