International Relief Organization to Host Inaugural Gala for Jamaica Hurricane Recovery

Right Now for Jamaica to raise funds for long-term rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:36pm

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Right Now for Jamaica (RNFJ), a newly formed international relief organization, has announced its Inaugural Fundraiser Gala Dinner & Concert to be held on March 28, 2026. The event aims to raise funds for rebuilding critical sectors in Jamaica, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure, following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.

Why it matters

The gala serves as a vital platform to mobilize the Jamaican diaspora and foster meaningful partnerships to drive measurable impact across the island as recovery transitions into long-term rebuilding. RNFJ has already made a significant impact on the ground, providing assistance in St. Elizabeth and adopting the hurricane-ravaged Percy Junor Hospital.

The details

Proceeds from the event will go directly toward rebuilding critical sectors in Jamaica. The Honorable Audrey P. Marks, former Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States, will receive RNFJ's Inaugural President's Award, and His Excellency Antony Anderson, current Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States, will also be in attendance. The evening's entertainment will feature a world-class lineup headlined by two-time Grammy-nominated reggae powerhouse and RNFJ Director, Etana.

  • The Inaugural Fundraiser Gala Dinner & Concert will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
  • Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica in October 2025.

The players

Right Now for Jamaica (RNFJ)

A newly formed international relief organization dedicated to the sustainable renewal of the communities that form the heart of Jamaica.

The Honorable Audrey P. Marks

Former Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States, OJ Minister of Efficiency, Innovation & Digital Transformation and Member of Parliament, Manchester North Eastern, who will receive RNFJ's Inaugural President's Award.

His Excellency Antony Anderson

Major General (Ret'd), current Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States and Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the Organization of American States.

Ronald McKay

President of Right Now for Jamaica.

Etana

Two-time Grammy-nominated reggae powerhouse and RNFJ Director, who will headline the event's entertainment.

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What they’re saying

“Our mission transcends immediate relief; we are dedicated to the sustainable renewal of the communities that form the heart of Jamaica.”

— Ronald McKay, President of Right Now for Jamaica

“As recovery transitions into long-term rebuilding, the need for sustained partnership and investment remains paramount. This event fosters meaningful partnerships that will drive measurable impact across the island.”

— Dr. Maurice Miles, Vice President of Right Now for Jamaica

What’s next

RNFJ has already made a significant impact on the ground, providing assistance in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica and adopting the hurricane-ravaged Percy Junor Hospital. The organization has donated over $100,000 in medical supplies to the facility, with additional shipments currently en route.

The takeaway

The Inaugural Fundraiser Gala Dinner & Concert organized by Right Now for Jamaica is a call to action for the global community to unite and ensure that the recovery efforts in Jamaica result in a stronger, more self-sufficient future for the island following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.