Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has fired back at critics of the Government’s Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, declaring that he will not be silenced by public backlash over the distribution of assistance to affected Jamaicans.
Speaking at the National Housing Trust (NHT) Construction Scholarship Awards ceremony at Jamaica House on Wednesday, Holness defended his Administration’s response to the disaster while appearing to take another swipe at dancehall entertainer Beenie Man, who has questioned the handling of hurricane relief funds.
“I will continue to say it over and over again, and I don’t care who vex. Go make a song of it,” the prime minister declared.
His remarks come amid growing public frustration over the pace of recovery, with thousands of Jamaicans still awaiting assistance following the devastating hurricane.
Holness maintained that while the recovery process remains challenging, claims suggesting that the Government has done nothing to help affected residents are misleading.
He pointed to billions of dollars already committed to recovery initiatives, including $13.3 billion in hurricane-related assistance through the NHT.
According to the prime minister, approximately $2.9 billion in grants has been distributed to some 7,600 Jamaicans, while the Government has spent approximately $12 billion on direct assistance.
He also disclosed that an additional $9.6 billion in funding is being sought to strengthen ongoing recovery efforts.
Holness acknowledged that significant work remains, revealing that more than 110,000 households have been identified as requiring assistance, with just over 50,000 receiving support so far.
The prime minister further warned against the spread of misleading information on social media, arguing that inaccurate claims could undermine public confidence in national institutions.
Despite continued criticism, Holness insisted that his Administration remains committed to helping Jamaicans rebuild their lives and communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
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