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According to Jamaicans.com, When Asha Richards spoke with Jamaicans.com earlier this year about the role she hoped to play in Jamaica’s development, she described herself as a “connector” , someone who could use her knowledge, expertise and professional networks to help create opportunities for Jamaica. At the time, she hinted that one such connection was already beginning to bear fruit. “I facilitated a connection this year between a Jamaican municipal government and members of my professional network,” Richards said. She could not reveal the details then, but told us that something significant was expected to be announced in September. That announcement has now been made. Montego Bay has been selected as one of 10 cities worldwide, and the only Caribbean city, in the Mayors Migration Council’s 2026 Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees cohort. The selection will support a 24-month climate resilience projec
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