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Subject: Urgent Follow-Up Complaint – No Progress on ROOFS Grant Despite Full Submission of Documents, Photos & Videos – Tangle River Point, St. James Dear Minister / Sir or Madam, I am writing as a resident of Tangle River Point P.O., St. James, Jamaica, and as Chief of Furry Town Maroons, to formally complain about the severe and ongoing delay in receiving assistance under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) programme following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. My home was totally demolished (or suffered severe damage) by the Category 5 hurricane. For  the last six months  I have been forced to live in makeshift conditions under tarpaulin or temporary shelter, fully exposed to the elements and at the mercy of mother nature. Our spirits are broken, and we have very limited means to rebuild without government support. The rest of the community in Tangle River Point and surrounding areas also continue to suffer greatly. Ma...

 Writing ABANDONED AFTER THE STORM: AUTHOR, FARMER, AND MAROON LEADER ON THE BRINK OF HOMELESSNESS By Fabian Stennett TANGLE RIVER POINT, ST. JAMES — Long after Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving destruction in its wake, another crisis continues to unfold—one far less visible, but equally devastating. It is the crisis of neglect, inequality, and silent suffering among those left behind. I am living that reality. The winds have passed, and the floodwaters have receded, but the trauma remains—deep, unhealed, and ongoing. For many of us in rural communities, survival has replaced living. Each day is marked by uncertainty, loss, and the growing fear of what tomorrow may bring. My home was severely damaged during the hurricane. Today, I stand on the edge of homelessness. This is not just my story. It is the story of countless farmers and families across Jamaica whose lives have been shattered. Crops destroyed. Livestock gone. Livelihoods erased overnight. Yet, while some ha...

WHO WATCHES THE WATCHERS? Body Cameras, Community Policing, and the Future of Public Trust By Fabian Stennett In any democratic society, policing operates on a simple but fragile foundation: public trust. Without it, even the most sophisticated crime-fighting strategies begin to erode. In Jamaica, where concerns about crime intersect with rising scrutiny of police conduct, two ideas have moved to the center of national discussion—body-worn cameras and community policing. These are not cosmetic reforms. They are essential tools for legitimacy, accountability, and effective law enforcement. The debate is not about whether the police should have authority. That is already established. The real question is how that authority is exercised—and how the public can be assured it is used fairly, lawfully, and proportionately. THE CASE FOR BODY-WORN CAMERAS Body-worn cameras represent one of the most practical mechanisms for bridging the gap between police narratives and public perception. In hig...

Dear Prime Minister, I write this public letter with a heavy heart, not only as a citizen, but as someone directly affected by the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. While the winds have died down and the floodwaters have receded, the trauma remains—deep, unhealed, and ongoing. For many of us, survival has replaced living, and uncertainty shadows each passing day. The psychological impact of this disaster cannot be overstated. Families have been displaced, livelihoods destroyed, and hope steadily eroded. Yet what deepens this wound is not only the hurricane itself, but the unequal and unjust response to those left behind. It has become painfully clear that the system of hurricane relief is flawed by bias and imbalance. We are told that all citizens are equal, yet in practice, some receive swift assistance while others are left waiting indefinitely. This disparity mirrors a troubling reality—one where equality exists in principle, but not in action. As a resident of Tangle Rive...

  GANGUNJAH NEVADYE (FABIAN STENNETT) – OFFICIAL BIO, PRESS KIT & LINKS Stage Name: Gangunjah Nevadye Legal Name: Fabian Stennett Artist | Author | Cultural Historian | Founder | Maroon Heritage Advocate BIOGRAPHY Gangunjah Nevadye, born Fabian Stennett, is a Jamaican author, recording artist, and cultural historian dedicated to preserving and promoting Maroon heritage and Jamaican identity. With a strong foundation in storytelling and cultural advocacy, his work spans literature, music, and media production. Through his books and sound, he highlights the legacy of the Maroon people, the struggles of the oppressed, and the importance of historical truth. Operating under his stage name Gangunjah Nevadye, he continues to build a creative legacy that merges education, activism, and entertainment. MISSION To preserve Maroon and Jamaican cultural history, advocate for social awareness, and use creative expression to inspire unity, resilience, and truth. LITERARY WORKS Fabian Stennet...

  Western Mirror Jamaica 'GANGUNJAH' the man of many names and titles No. 60 Monday, March 1, 2010 When he was first introduced to the Montego Bay entertainment fraternity, he was known as Nevadye (Never Die) because of his indomitable spirit to survive the curse of the dancehall which has witnessed many untimely ends to the career of many of its icons. It was his ever-changing opinions and philosophies on life that made him change his name to Ganguhgeh.    After another era, he is now known as Gangunjah. However, on his birth certificate are the name Windell Fabian O. Stennett. When he later became a Rastafarian Ethiopian Orthodox by faith, he was sealed with the baptismal name Ahadu Amlak which means 'One The Holy One Of God'. His mother never gave him his names for granted. She called him Windel because it means basket or Angel of Mercy and Death; Fabian means cautiously persistent and is also a social order dedicated to changing society slowly. Before his music sojo...