Events & Community Updates
Highlights from our engagement across Jamaica — from community recovery efforts and on-the-ground activities to industry events and stakeholder forums. These moments reflect how we work alongside communities, partners, and institutions as we build resilient, sustainable bamboo value chains.
Friendship Primary School | Recovery Support Visit
Westmoreland, Jamaica • April 2026
Following Hurricane Melissa, BBP identified Friendship Primary School as a priority for targeted recovery support. With the contribution of our partner ANDRITZ, BBP provided the school with a generator to strengthen its operational resilience and ensure students could return to a stable learning environment. On 28 April, BBP Local Director Saffrey Brown visited the school alongside Kari Tuominen, President & CEO of ANDRITZ Oy, and Principal Cheddy Chisholm to mark the handover and see the recovery works first-hand.
JSE Conference
Kingston, Jamaica • January 2026
BBP attended the Jamaica Stock Exchange Conference 2026, themed “Capital Markets Fueling Economic Resurgence and Resilience.” The conference convened leaders from across government, finance, and industry to explore investment, growth, and long-term economic resilience in Jamaica.
Border Restoration - Official Reopening
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica • January 16, 2026
The official reopening of the restored business kiosks at Border marked an important milestone in community recovery following Hurricane Melissa. The event brought together local entrepreneurs, community members, and public officials to recognise the restoration of livelihoods and the resilience of the Border community.
Community Visits Following Hurricane Melissa
Western Jamaica • November 2025
Following Hurricane Melissa, BBP team members visited our local team and communities in western Jamaica to assess impacts and support immediate recovery efforts. These visits informed our ongoing engagement and reinforced the importance of resilience, preparedness, and long-term livelihoods.
