Getting Business Going in Kilmarnock
Daveta Robinson is a mother and entrepreneurial spirit in the beautiful village of Kilmarnock, tucked up in the hills of St. Elizabeth. The passage of Hurricane Melissa in late October 2025 destroyed much of what she owned.
Rebuilding goes far beyond rapid relief supplies. It’s about the tools needed to restart businesses.
Listen to Daveta’s story of recovery.
Mrs. Monteith & the Farm
After Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc on the Monteith’s Farm in Kilmarnock, St Elizabeth, eggs turned out to be just the thing to get them back on their feet.
With a rebuilt chicken coop and egg-laying hens, Mrs. Monteith and her husband are building back their income.
Find out more about Mrs. Monteith, eggs, and her story.
The Importance of Data in Community Recovery
It’s easy to think we know what a community needs in the aftermath of a disaster, but that’s not the case. No one knows as much as the people what they need for rapid relief, long-term recovery, and to foster greater resilience. That’s why data and community listening is so crucial and a huge part of what we do as the Tallawah Initiative.