Principal of Romeich Entertainment Romeich Major is imploring Jamaicans to assist fellow citizens who were badly affected by Hurricane Beryl earlier this week.

This comes as he and international Jamaican artiste Shenseea head to St Elizabeth today to help in the recovery process.

“I’m encouraging not only entertainers, but everybody who can give back to do so. Everybody feels like they have to give a lot. We are in a population of over three million [and] of 10,000 people get up and say they’re going to give $1,000, it does a lot… These are times when we have to work together and show the power of unity as Jamaicans. Sometimes people come out and say negative things on the Internet, but we’re Jamaicans, we’re great… we’re a lovely country,” Major told the Jamaica Observer on Friday afternoon.

Hurricane Beryl, which hit the south-eastern Caribbean as well as Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, is being described as the strongest ever this early in the season. It will also be remembered among the most powerful to have hit this country, although its centre (eye) passed over the sea just to the south.

Residents in Manchester and St Elizabeth were heavily impacted with some houses being destroyed.

Meanwhile, Major said that he and his team received donations from several people and companies to assist in the outreach. On Friday, Shenseea spearheaded the packing of snacks and other non-perishable food items to distribute. They also have tarpaulins, ply board and other building supplies that will aid in rebuilding.

Major said that he tries to assist where he can and shared that his team members are equally philanthropic.

“The entire team is helpful; from Shenseea to Aunty Donna, to Ding, to Rebel, to Shukkle Bus… the whole a we helpful. I lead by example, and mi show my team seh we haffi always give back. We see that St Elizabeth got the biggest damage and you know Shenseea come from St Elizabeth, and she seh, ‘Romeich, St Elizabeth stay a way, we need fi help them.’,” he said, adding that many of the supplies were bought out of pocket.

The artiste manager also said that he liaised with Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth South Western Floyd Green to ascertain what supplies were most needed.

He further said that he hopes the initiative will help to cushion the victims’ blow.

“There is no way we can mek a family happy, because in a time like this you lose your house or roof… nothing can make you happy and live as comfortable as before. So, the goal is to make somebody a little more at ease, until they can get back on their feet,” Major added.