To ensure the children in Mobay have a Merry Christmas in 2019, Wes Edens and New Fortress Energy donated toys to 1,000 children. On December 11th, the Jamaica Observer reported the kids in St James received gifts at the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Event. Each child received a toy at the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony held on December 15th in the Sam Sharpe Square. About Wes Edens, he is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at New Fortress Energy, an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group in New York. The company partnered with St. James Municipal Corporation as the main sponsor. New Fortress hosted the event bringing together families, individuals, community organizations, and businesses in Montego Bay. This is the second year Wes Edens and the New Fortress Energy team hosted the Christmas gift giving and tree lighting event. Wherever the company conducts a successful business in Jamaica, they host events during the holiday season.
In Old Harbour Bay, the company held a Christmas Fair for 800 children to receive Christmas gifts. Montego Bay is where Edens started the operations of New Fortress Energy in Jamaica. In various locations, it was a thrilling experience for the Jamaican people uniting families, children, business owners, and leaders. The most celebrated holiday globally is Christmas. Mr. Edens founded New Fortress Energy in 2014 providing reliable and affordable energy source to customers. The company delivers affordable and reliable energy in the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and the United States. Since Edens became CEO of the company in New York, in 2018, he contributes financially to communities they provide services.
New Fortress Energy uses clean, safe, and economical Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The company builds new gas power plants and provides custom energy solutions. Wes Edens oversees the development, financing, management, and construction of its infrastructure. New Fortress establishes and integrates logistics to enable delivery of natural gas to communities worldwide. Wes Edens supports education and provides school supplies and equipment to schools in communities New Fortress operates. For nearly six years, the company continues to make a philanthropic investments. Wes co-founder and Chairman of Fortress Investment Group in New York, since 1998.