MIAMI, FL-May 7, 2010- More than 200 government officials, corporations, and non-profit organizations gathered to discuss aid logistics to the Americas and Caribbean following a humanitarian crisis such as a hurricane in the Americas and the Caribbean for this year. AmericasRelief Team hosted its sixth annual Regional Crisis Relief and Logistics Luncheon aboard the Carnival cruise ship, Imagination, at the Port of Miami.

The luncheon’s keynote speaker was former Governor of the State of Florida Jeb Bush, who discussed the importance of involving non-profit organizations in the coordination of relief work following natural disasters and human crises in the Caribbean. Bush expressed his strong support of economic and social development in the Caribbean. He also encouraged the members and partners of AmericasRelief Team to provide humanitarian assistance to alleviate suffering and help the region recover from the devastation created by natural disasters such as hurricanes and the devastating earthquake that impacted Haiti earlier this year.  Governor Bush stated that “these contributions foster goodwill and strengthen Florida’s relationship with our neighbors in the Caribbean.”

This year’s event was an exceptional representation of the work taking place in Haiti following the devastating earthquake of January 12th, as various government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations who have contributed more than $2 billion in assistance were recognized.

AmericasRelief Team’s Executive Director, Dr. Teo A. Babun, Jr. presented special recognitions to a number of Agencies involved in Relief work in the region including SeaFreight Line who was presented the Excellence in Performance Award for its work with the ongoing Haiti Earthquake Relief effort.