Sagicor delivers double boost to Melissa-hit schools

SAGICOR Foundation Jamaica on Monday handed over restored facilities at two schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October and announced the allocation of an additional $30 million to support further school restoration. The $30 million, the foundation explained, will build on the record $152 million raised through the 2026 Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, which surpassed its $150-million fund-raising target. “Last year, following the hurricane, Sagicor allocated $200 million to national recovery efforts, separate from and in addition to the funds raised through the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run.

I am pleased to share that $30 million of that allocation will support additional school projects, helping to fast-track restoration and return more children to safe, welcoming spaces,” Sagicor Group Jamaica President and CEO Christopher Zacca said during the handover at Little London High School in Westmoreland. The foundation said that restoration works, at a combined value of approximately $50. 4 million, have been completed at Little London High and Mayfield Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth. Approximately $22. 2 million was invested at Mayfield Primary and Infant School while approximately $28. 2 million funded restoration and infrastructure works at Little London High School. The projects addressed priority sections damaged by the hurricane rather than complete school-wide refurbishments. Brigette Azan (centre), director, Sagicor Foundation, cuts the ribbon to mark the official handover of restoration works at Mayfield Primary and Infant School. Sharing in the occasion are (from left) Loren Newbold-Gayle, principal; Jamaine Morris, head boy; Malia Poyser, head girl; and Marion White-Cuff, vice-principal. The two schools are among five selected to benefit from the 2026…