After Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica, the island’s rum makers face an uncertain road ahead. Here’s what we know so far—and what could come next.
Thanks for the update, Matt! I appreciate your assessment of the possible scope of impact while we wait for more information from those on the ground. Sending prayers and good thoughts for all of Jamaica.
Sounds like there was damage but they hope to get things running in next couple weeks-I saw something indicating more through end of year elsewhere. Main issue is the damage to worker homes and disruption to their lives.
They've set up a donation site through The American Friends of Jamaica (one of the more official support sites) linked here:
Thanks so much for sharing this. Hoping for the best for our friends at Long Pond, Appleton and especially Hampden, which seems to have been closest to the direct path.
Thanks for the update, Matt! I appreciate your assessment of the possible scope of impact while we wait for more information from those on the ground. Sending prayers and good thoughts for all of Jamaica.
Peppie Grant posted this update:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TErWN7Ju1Ns
Sounds like there was damage but they hope to get things running in next couple weeks-I saw something indicating more through end of year elsewhere. Main issue is the damage to worker homes and disruption to their lives.
They've set up a donation site through The American Friends of Jamaica (one of the more official support sites) linked here:
https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/fundraiser/employeesofhampden?utm_campaign=featured_banner_TrelawnyHurricanReliefFund&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=PARlRTSAN9j5JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaebu7KXyOhfkISebezwp1qBr0iYsF41KKS6NmHziGDJjF5lZX4ZC8U5laE4GQ_aem_1uB81Y8CXOMZd1T1IqN7kg
Hi there, any news on the staff, facilities, sugar cane, molasses etc....
Thanks so much for sharing this. Hoping for the best for our friends at Long Pond, Appleton and especially Hampden, which seems to have been closest to the direct path.
Your update is much appreciated Matt, your insighs are invaluable. Thank you.