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Iʼve raised £5,693 to Irma relief effort for the island of Barbuda
- London, United Kingdom
- Funded on Friday, 1st December 2017
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I am a proud citizen of Antigua and Barbuda.
06.09.2017
We are a small but great nation and we need help to rebuild the island of Barbuda following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma. Our Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reported the island barely habitable.
Government officials journeyed to Barbuda reporting HEART WRENCHING DEVASTATION. Unprecedented per capita damage.
95% of properties have suffered damage. 65% of the population is now homeless. Barbuda currently reports of one fatality. (An infant died as a result of the mother trying to escape out of a damaged property. )
Antiguan & Barbudan government is estimating the cost of repairs to be $100-150 million dollars.
07.09.2017
Thanks to Her Excellency Ms. Karen-Mae C. Hill for taking the time out of her incredibly busy schedule to meet with me today.
We discussed both immediate needs and long term needs. As the inevitable longer term needs become clearer it is my intention to provide the money raised to benefit the essential rebuilding of the physical infrastructure of the community .
My fundraising efforts are supported by the Antigua & Barbuda High Commission, London.
08.09.2017
Plans of evacuation began yesterday as it is being reported that Hurricane Jose is right in the path of Barbuda. As if the island has not suffered enough!
Please follow my instagram for updates @jessyeromeo.
I will also update this page with more information. Please contribute if you can, however small.
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4 years ago
Jessye Romeo
4 years agoHi all, it has taken this long for the Hanna Thomas Hospital in Barbuda to get back on it's feet as I'm sure you can imagine the Covid 19 pandemic also caused delays. I'm pleased to announce that we have a delivery of items going to the hospital lab before Christmas including furniture, appliances and computer equipment. I'd like to thank Hon. Trevor Walker for putting me in touch with Dr Jeremy Deazle and Mr Edward Mansoor at Townhouse Megastore where items were purchased. Support will continue thanks to your generation donations. Thank you
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8 years ago
Jessye Romeo
8 years agoWoke up to news of yet another hurricane threat to A&B. Hurricane Maria.
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97
Nazy Farnoosh
Oct 28, 2017
God bless all of you.
£30.00
Anonymous
Oct 9, 2017
Jazz Woudstra
Oct 3, 2017
do your bit if you can, we must not be divided by borders we can be united as a planet x
£10.00
Andre Henry-Cotnam
Sep 30, 2017
£25.00
Jennifer Schaffer
Sep 30, 2017
Hope this helps - had such an amazing visit at your parent's home in Antigua in March - so sad to hear about the ravages of Hurricane Irma to the region.
£30.00
Anonymous
Sep 21, 2017
Incredible effort
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Sep 21, 2017
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Jessye Romeo
London, United Kingdom
Hi I'm Jessye Romeo. An overseas Antiguan & Barbudan citizen horrified by the effects of Irma on Barbuda. Please donate whatever you can. "Fair Antigua and Barbuda! We thy sons and daughters stand Strong and firm in peace or danger To safeguard our native land"