By tripling their contribution to the city’s Youth Climate Action Fund to J$16 million, Bloomberg Philanthropies has given Montego Bay a boost in climate resilience and youth empowerment. This comes after an initial investment of J$8 million. Tracy Colunga, the director of civic engagement for Bloomberg, commended Mayor Richard Vernon’s efforts, saying, “He’s the reason you guys have the money.” In addition to tackling more general social problems like poverty and crime, the fund seeks to empower young people via employment and opportunity.
