The Jamaica Bankers Affiliation (JBA) has contributed $5 million to the Non-public Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) Hurricane Melissa Reduction Effort.
The presentation was made throughout a handover ceremony on the PSOJ’s places of work in Kingston on Wednesday (November 19).
Chief Govt Officer of the JBA, Barbara Hume, mentioned the contribution displays the affiliation’s shared dedication to face with Jamaica at a time when nationwide solidarity is most important.
“The JBA is proud to affix the broader personal sector neighborhood in serving to to revive hope, stability and alternative for our folks. We thank the PSOJ for its management and coordination, and we reiterate our dedication to working collaboratively for Jamaica’s restoration,” she acknowledged.
PSOJ President, Metry Seaga, expressed gratitude to the JBA, which represents industrial and service provider banks throughout Jamaica, for its contribution.
“I do know that banks typically have given considerably greater than this. However as an affiliation, you’ve got determined that you’re stepping as much as the plate, and that is actually useful. This cash goes to go instantly in the direction of feeding folks and getting shelter over folks’s heads,” he mentioned.
Mr. Seaga famous that many individuals in Kingston aren’t as seized with the urgency of offering aid, as they don’t seem to be seeing, feeling, or residing the influence each day.
“We all know that you simply (JBA) are. So thanks very a lot for this donation. It’s going to go a really great distance to assist numerous Jamaicans,” he added.
In the meantime, Ms. Hume reported that almost all of financial institution branches within the hardest‑hit corridors have been safely restored to service.
“Our groups have labored tirelessly beneath difficult situations, and we commend the resilience of the communities we serve. Work additionally continues apace to return the remaining ABMs (Automated Banking Machines) to operation, in order that prospects can regain full entry to handy banking companies. We all know that that is high of thoughts for everybody,” she suggested.
Ms. Hume additionally indicated that member banks of the JBA, have activated credit score aid and forbearance measures to assist affected prospects all through the restoration interval.
“These embrace non permanent fee deferrals and different types of lodging, designed to offer households and companies the respiration room they should get better and rebuild,” she mentioned.
