Mighty Crown backs St. Ann youth farmers and hurricane-hit families after Melissa

Young farmers in St. Ann are receiving practical support to rebuild their operations after Hurricane Melissa, with backing from Japan’s Mighty Crown reggae sound system.

The effort teams Mighty Crown with Japanese charity Link Up Jaja and the St. Ann arm of the 4-H Club. Assistance includes agricultural inputs—seeds, fertiliser, day-old chicks, and feed—along with labour to clear damaged farmland. The package also covers construction supplies such as plywood, blocks, and cement, plus book vouchers for students returning to school.

At a recent handover, Link Up Jaja Representative Director Natsumi Nagamura said the Mighty Crown contributions will extend beyond the youth growers. Some women farmers in St. Elizabeth will benefit, and materials will help repair houses for hurricane-affected residents in Belle Aire, Runaway Bay, St. Ann. She thanked Mighty Crown for its role in the outreach.

Mighty Crown has channelled $20 million into relief work across several initiatives since the storm.