It’s been a busy time in Jamaica these past several months. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the brotherhood, CBMC has been able to respond swiftly to the many needs that have arisen due to Hurricane Melissa. One of our first tasks was to provide generators for the two sisters and their families who live in Argyle Mountain. Due to their remote location, it was likely that they would be without power for a considerable amount of time and back in early January, Bro Leroy and Sis Loraine made the long trek from May Pen with generators and an array of solar lights and chargers for them. Power was just restored to Argyle at the beginning of April, so it really eased the burden for these families living through long months in the dark. continue reading

Bro. Nathan & Sis. Antonia Giordano (CBMC link couple for Jamaica), along with Bro. David Giordano, traveled across Jamaica in December to visit brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Melissa. Their purpose was to assess storm damage and offer encouragement and fellowship to those who have endured extraordinary hardship. What follows is a day-by-day account of their journey across the island and the people they were blessed to visit. continue reading

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which affected many areas in the Caribbean and affected, we are concerned for the welfare of our brothers and sisters there.  This page serves as a repository for the latest information. continue reading