BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 26, CMC – The European Union is providing an additional €500,000 in humanitarian aid to Dominica, following the severe destruction caused by Hurricane María last month. On September 18, María, a category 5 hurricane, hit Dominica leaving more than 70,000 people in need of urgent relief. “We…...
St. Kitts and Nevis accommodate students from hurricane devastated countries
We committed as part of our excellent support to our neighbours to accommodate students whose education had become disrupted as a consequence of the ravages by the two Hurricanes. I am advised that, so far, some 72 students of preschool, primary and secondary school age are being accommodated in our…...
UN World Food Programme Emergency Assistance to Dominica
The United Nations World Food Programme is providing emergency assistance to Dominica following the passage of Hurricane Maria. Marc Regnault de la Mothe, Deputy Representative at United Nations World Food Programme, spoke at the daily Press Briefing of Monday, October 24, 2017. Click here to access his visual aid (powerpoint…...
Bahamas Defense Force patrol craft HMBS Durward Knowles provides hurricane relief
he Royal Bahamas Defense Force patrol craft, HMBS Durward Knowles, arrived at Clarence Town on Monday 5th October 2015. Acting Lieutenant Commander Carlon Bethel, Commanding Officer HMBS Durward Knowles, immediately contacted Mrs. Bootle-Bethel, the Island Administrator. During discussions with Mrs. Bethel, it was revealed that parts of Long Island had been…...
Government of China supports Caribbean countries to build back better after hurricanes
As governments in several Caribbean countries start rebuilding key infrastructure, housing and communities after hurricanes Maria and Irma hit several island nations a month ago, the Government of the People’s Republic of China is supporting efforts to build back better. Responding to the catastrophic damage left by two back-to-back category…...