31/10/2025
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF ACCOMPONG TOWN AND THE MAROON DIASPORA
Mr. Dennis Foster(Chief)
Chairman of United Nations Indigenous
Sovereign Maroon Chamber of Commerce (UNISMCC)
Brothers and Sisters of the Maroon Nation, Family, Friends and the maroon diaspora, at this solemn hour in our shared history, I come to you with a
heart full of compassion, strength and unwavering faith.
The winds and rains of Hurricane Melissa have shaken our lands, but they have not broken our spirit. The houses of Accompong may have bent under the storm’s mighty wind, but the soul of the Maroon people stands firm, rooted deep in the sacred soil of our ancestors.
To every man, woman and child of Accompong Town and to every Maroon descendant around the world - know this: all will be well. Our ancestors overcame chains, battles and exile. So too shall we overcome this storm.
I call upon every one of you - look after your loved ones. Check on your neighbors. If someone is in need, extend your hand. Share your bread and your water, for compassion and unity are the true wealth of our people.
In these trying times, remember: better will come.
The Maroon spirit cannot be broken.
The will of the Accompong Maroon cannot be destroyed.
The fire that burned in the hearts of Cudjoe, Nanny, Quao, and Accompong still burn in ours today.
As your Chief and Chairman of the United Nations Indigenous Sovereign Maroon Chamber of Commerce, I pledge before God and our ancestors that I will do everything in my power to rebuild our beloved Accompong - stronger, safer and greater than ever before.
This is not just a promise - it is a sacred duty born of my birthright as an Accompong Maroon and my love for our community.
When the roads are cleared and the way is open, I will work diligently with international non-governmental organizations and the Government of Jamaica to ensure that the people of Accompong receive the support, resources and opportunities needed to rise again.
Together, we will bring forth economic renewal, social progress and a brighter tomorrow for our children and the generations to come.
Let us walk with courage. Let us remember that the heart of the Maroon beats in every corner of the earth where our people stand.
May God bless Accompong Town, and may God bless the wonderful people of Jamaica.
Respectfully,
Mr. Dennis Foster
