Guardsman Group welcomes home fire survivors, reaffirms commitment to their recovery

Guardsman Group has welcomed home two employees who survived a recent fire and underwent specialized medical treatment abroad. The employees arrived back in Jamaica on Friday, August 7, at Norman Manley International Airport around 4:35 p.m.

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We are deeply grateful to have our colleagues safely back home. From the outset of this tragedy, our priority has been their wellbeing and ensuring they had access to the highest possible standard of care.

Following their arrival, they were transported to the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) to continue their treatment and recovery. Guardsman Group had collaborated with Burns Victims International to identify and coordinate access to specialized overseas medical care, recognizing the severity of the employees' injuries. The group also worked with Trinity Ambulance Services and other medical partners to ensure a safe transfer and return to Jamaica.

"Guardsman worked closely with Burns Victims International, medical professionals and other partners to coordinate the specialised treatment and necessary arrangements for the employees overseas," the company stated in a release. "The Group remained committed to ensuring that the employees had access to the care and resources required to support their recovery, while providing the necessary assistance throughout the process."

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Their return represents an important milestone; however, we recognise that their recovery journey continues. We will remain by their side, as well as that of their families, providing ongoing support throughout their treatment and rehabilitation.

Executive Chairman of Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, expressed profound gratitude for the employees' safe return. "We are deeply grateful to have our colleagues safely back home. From the outset of this tragedy, our priority has been their wellbeing and ensuring they had access to the highest possible standard of care," Benjamin said. He acknowledged that their recovery journey continues and pledged ongoing support for the employees and their families throughout their treatment and rehabilitation. Benjamin also extended appreciation to all individuals and organizations, including Burns Victims International and UHWI, who contributed to the employees' care and recovery.

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This effort has required the dedication and cooperation of many individuals and organisations. We are sincerely grateful to Burns Victims International, Trinity Ambulance Services, the medical professionals who provided care overseas, UHWI, and all others who played a role in bringing our colleagues safely to this stage of their recovery.