Telecommunications company Liberty Latin America (LLA) joined forces with the Liberty Caribbean Foundation to deliver essential humanitarian and technical supplies to Jamaica in the days following Hurricane Melissa’s passage late last month.
In a statement released on October 31, the company said it coordinated a chartered X-Cargo A321 flight that transported potable water, non-perishable food, hygiene products, flashlights, residential generators, and network restoration equipment from the United States to Kingston, just 48 hours after the hurricane struck.
“This initial delivery was made possible through the extraordinary support of our partners and suppliers,” said Aamir Hussain, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Liberty Latin America. “We extend our sincere gratitude to Wesco-Anixter, EFL, IBC Airways – GlobalX, Starlink, Digicomm, Tarana, and Viavi for their invaluable contributions.”
The shipment arrived in Kingston before dawn, where Flow Jamaica’s local operations team immediately began distributing supplies to the hardest-hit communities.
“The coordination with our Liberty Latin America and Liberty Caribbean team in Miami, supporting as a second command center, has been constant and efficient,” said Stephen Price, Vice President and General Manager of Flow Jamaica. “We have mobilised multiple relief teams across the island and are prepared to continue receiving shipments that will help save lives.”
The Liberty Caribbean Foundation has called on the public and private sector to continue supporting relief efforts. The foundation said donations will go toward food, potable water, emergency kits, and connectivity services for affected families, as well as long-term recovery initiatives in heavily impacted communities. (PR)
