Jamaica is set to benefit from a global musical effort in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with a series of fundraising concerts announced by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Olivia “Babsy” Grange.
The five-concert series, dubbed “I Love Jamaica”, will feature some of the island’s top Reggae artists, musicians, and friends of Jamaica, with all proceeds directed to the national recovery programme.
Minister Grange acknowledged the widespread impact of the hurricane, which claimed lives and left many citizens without homes or possessions. “We face a long and challenging road ahead, but we will recover and rebuild stronger with support and by working together,” she said.
The first concert is scheduled for November 14, 2025, at the National Stadium Car Park in Kingston, starting at 7:30 p.m. Additional concerts are being finalised for London, New York, Toronto, and South Florida.
Minister Grange emphasized the role of music in national healing: “As we have done so many times before, we turn to our music, our reggae music, which has proven to be a healing balm and elixir at times of trouble and distress for not only Jamaicans, but for the world.”
The concert series is part of a broader initiative by the ministry to boost morale, lift the national spirit, and encourage volunteerism during the recovery process. “With our culture, entertainment, sports, and religious communities, we will be reaching out to those most affected and mobilising volunteers. There is much to do, but many hands make light work. Every little act will make a difference,” Minister Grange added.
