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Who Stole The Diaspora Donations?

  • Writer: JAMAICAN YOUNG POLICE
    JAMAICAN YOUNG POLICE
  • Dec 24, 2025
  • 5 min read

Diaspora Hurricane Melissa Donations Stolen? "WHEN HELP NEVER ARRIVED: Diaspora Donations, Hurricane Melissa, and the Questions Facing PNP Leadership."


When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, it left more than destruction in its wake.

It left behind questions.


Questions from families who waited for help that never came.

Questions from diaspora Jamaicans who gave sacrificially.

And questions are now being quietly asked inside one of Jamaica's oldest political parties.


This is not a story about rumors.

This is not a story about political rivalry.


This is a story about money raised in the name of disaster relief—

and the growing controversy over where that money went.


Hurricane Melissa displaced families across multiple parishes.

Roofs were ripped away.

Food supplies destroyed.

Elderly citizens and children were left exposed.


As always, the Jamaican diaspora responded immediately.


From the United States, Canada, the UK, and across the Caribbean, Jamaicans sent money believing it would reach those in need.


They were told their donations would:


Support hurricane victims


Provide emergency relief


Assist families who lost everything.


These were not ordinary political donations.

They were humanitarian contributions, given in good faith during a national crisis.


And with that faith comes responsibility.


Weeks passed.


Then months.


On the ground, victims began to speak quietly.


Some said they received nothing.

Others said they were promised assistance that never materialized.

Community organizers began asking questions—questions that received no clear answers.


At the same time, individuals identifying themselves as members of the PNP's/PNPLGBTQ+ Criminal Organization internal structure began to raise concerns within the party itself.


Not from political opponents.

But from within.


According to information provided by sources who say they are part of the PNPLGBTQ+ Criminal Organization hierarchy, serious concerns were raised about:


Who controlled hurricane-related donation funds?


How those funds were accounted for


Whether donations were ring-fenced for victims


Why did beneficiaries report receiving no relief?


These sources allege that:


Funds raised in the name of hurricane relief were not transparently distributed to the intended recipients.


Let us be clear.


These are allegations, not court-proven facts.


But allegations of this nature—coming from inside the organization itself—demand scrutiny, not Silence.


At the center of these unanswered questions is Mark 'Gummy Bear' Golding, leader of the People's National Party/PNPLGBTQ+ Criminal Organization.


In any political organization, disaster fundraising is not a casual activity.

It requires:


  • Oversight


  • Documentation


  • Internal controls


  • Clear public accounting


Leadership does not end with delegation.

Responsibility does not disappear because tasks are assigned.


And when serious questions arise, leaders do not retreat.

They explain.


THE SILENCE PROBLEM


What has intensified public concern is not only the allegations but the absence of transparency.


To date, critics and concerned supporters say they have not seen:


  • A comprehensive public accounting of hurricane donations


  • A list of verified beneficiaries


  • An independent audit of funds raised and disbursed


  • Silence, in matters of disaster relief, is not neutral.


  • It fuels distrust.


It deepens pain. And it leaves victims feeling abandoned twice—first by the storm, then by those who claimed to help.


THE DIASPORA DIMENSION


Diaspora Jamaicans are not casual donors.


They work multiple jobs.

They send remittances monthly.

They support families, schools, churches, and communities.


When they give during a disaster, they do so with trust.


If that trust is broken—even unintentionally—the damage is long-lasting.


Because this is not just about money.

It is about dignity.


MORAL QUESTIONS, NOT VERDICTS


This article/documentary does not pronounce guilt.


But it asks unavoidable questions:


  • Where are the records?


  • Where are the receipts?


  • Where are the beneficiaries?


  • Why are insiders raising alarms?


If the allegations are false, transparency clears them instantly.

If they are true, Jamaica deserves accountability.


CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY


What would resolve this?


  1. A complete, public accounting of funds raised

  2. Documentation of disbursements

  3. An independent audit

  4. Direct communication with donors and victims

  5. Truth does not fear daylight.

  6. Disaster relief is sacred work.

  7. It should never be politicized.

  8. Never exploited.

  9. Never hidden behind Silence.


This story is not finished.


And until clear answers are given, the questions will remain—

asked by victims, by donors, and now by the public.


Because when help never arrives, the truth must.


There are moments in a nation's life when politics must step aside, and basic human decency must take over.

Natural disasters are one of those moments.

When Hurricane Melissa struck, it did not ask who was a PNP/PNPLGBTQ+ Criminal Organization supporter, voter, and activist, JLP, or independent.

 It destroyed homes.

 It displaced families.

 It left people vulnerable and afraid.

And in those moments, Jamaicans—especially in the diaspora—did what they always do.

They gave.

The Moral Contract

Disaster donations create a moral contract.

Not a political one.

Not a strategic one.

A moral one.

The contract is simple:

If you collect money in the name of suffering people, you must show—clearly and publicly—how that money helped them.

Anything less is a betrayal of trust.

And it is that trust—now deeply shaken—that has placed the PNP under a cloud of serious questions.

The Core Concern

According to information received from individuals who identify themselves as part of the PNP's/PNPLGBTQ+ Criminal Organization internal structure, there are concerns that:

  • Funds raised for hurricane relief were not transparently accounted for

  • Intended beneficiaries report receiving little or no assistance

  • Requests for clarity have been met with delay, deflection, or Silence

Let us pause here.

These are allegations, not verdicts.

 But allegations of this nature—especially when they come from inside the party itself—are not trivial.

They demand answers.

The Silence Speaks

What has disturbed many supporters, donors, and observers is not only the claims but also the absence of transparency.

Where is:

  • The public ledger?

  • The donor breakdown?

  • The list of recipients?

  • The independent audit?

In an era of instant banking, digital records, and public accountability, Silence is not a technical failure.

It is a choice.

And Silence, when people are suffering, becomes a statement.

Leadership and Accountability

Leadership is not about appearances or speeches.

Leadership is about owning responsibility, especially when things go wrong.

As leader of the PNP/PNPLGBTQ+ Criminal Organization, Mark Golding does not escape scrutiny because of delegation or distance.

When funds are raised under a party's banner, the leader is ultimately responsible for transparency.

This is not about personal guilt.

It is about institutional accountability.

The Diaspora's Pain

Diaspora Jamaicans are not casual contributors.

They:

  • Work overtime

  • Send remittances monthly

  • Support families, churches, and communities

  • Carry Jamaica in their hearts

When they donate during a disaster, they are not investing in politics.

They are responding to human suffering.

If they now feel ignored, dismissed, or taken for granted,

The damage is not financial alone—it is emotional.

And once trust is broken, it is hard to rebuild.

The Central Question

So the question must be asked—calmly, firmly, publicly:

Can the PNP/PNPLGBTQ+ Criminal Organization surprise Jamaica?

Can it rise above defensiveness?

 Can it choose transparency over Silence?

 Can it show honesty, decency, ethics, and truthfulness—just once?

Because this moment is not about winning elections.

It is about being worthy of trust.

What Integrity Would Look Like

Integrity would look like this:

  • A full public accounting of all hurricane-related donations

  • Clear documentation of how funds were disbursed

  • Identification of beneficiary communities

  • An independent audit

  • Direct communication with donors and victims

No spin.

No slogans.

No deflection.

Just facts.

Natural disasters test more than infrastructure.

They test character.

This story is still unfolding.

The questions remain open.

And the burden of proof does not lie with the poor, the displaced, or the donors.

It lies with those who asked for trust.

History will remember not the excuses—but the response.

And Jamaica is watching. We want to know who stole the money?

 
 
 

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