Issa Trust Foundation rebuilds homes and donates J$17M in medical equipment to Savanna-la-Mar Hospital
The Issa Trust Foundation has helped rebuild homes for hurricane-displaced families in western Jamaica while also donating JMD$17 million worth of medical equipment to the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, according to a recent statement. One beneficiary, Shaneka Chambers, an employee of Couples Resorts, expressed gratitude after receiving assistance to rebuild her home in Westmoreland. Chambers, who works […] The post Issa Trust Foundation rebuilds homes and donates J$17M in medical equipment to Savanna-la-Mar Hospital appeared first on CNW Network.
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The Issa Trust Foundation has helped rebuild homes for hurricane-displaced families in western Jamaica while also donating JMD$17 million worth of medical equipment to the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, according to a recent statement.
One beneficiary, Shaneka Chambers, an employee of Couples Resorts, expressed gratitude after receiving assistance to rebuild her home in Westmoreland. Chambers, who works in the kitchen department at Couples Negril, lost her house during Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
She said she was thankful for the support in restoring her home after the storm.
Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation and co-owner of Couples Resorts, Paul Issa, said the rebuilding project was carried out in partnership with U.S.-based Bartalozzi Homes.
According to the foundation, the company previously helped construct eight homes for Couples Resorts employees affected by the hurricane. Those projects were led by owner Dirk Bartalozzi, who brought a team of volunteer carpenters from Wisconsin to Jamaica.
At the same time, the Issa Trust Foundation also handed over approximately $17 million in medical supplies to Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland. The equipment includes defibrillators and suction machines intended to improve healthcare delivery at the facility.
The donations were made in collaboration with U.S. nonprofit Build Health International, Jamaica’s National Health Fund (Jamaica), and other partners.
Issa said the hospital suffered significant damage during Hurricane Melissa, adding that the foundation was motivated to assist in its recovery and continued operations.
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