Last Updated on July 3, 2024, 1:21 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St. Kitts and Nevis: Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and his administration has provided the hurricane affected nations with the shipment of disaster relief supplies.
The Prime Minister shared the information through his official social media account on July 2, 2024. He mentioned that the donation was made under the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The first contribution of disaster relief supplies to the hurricane impacted islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada left the St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday afternoon via the Caption Hugh Mulzac Coast Guard vessel of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The contribution comprises of 200 tarpaulins and a number of cases of bottled water. In addition to the aid supplies, a contingent of five security officers are being deployed to assist the neighbouring islands in the response and recovery efforts.
Along with this, PM Drew also summoned a meeting with a medical doctor colleague from Carriacou, Grenada who has informed him that the hospital in Carriacou, Grenada is severely damaged.
This scenario reinforces the need for a climate-smart hospital, meaning a hospital that can withstand these types of hurricanes. “We have been working on it feverishly,” he added. The Prime Minister also extended his gratitude to Ambassador Leon Natta-Nelson for his dedicated effort to making this a reality.
“I also want to thank Taiwan, our highly valued partner in national development, for the significant input,” he added.
The Prime Minister also expressed solidarity with the residents of Grenada following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. He also ensured the support of St. Kitts and Nevis with the regional brothers and sisters.
PM Terrance Drew also convened an emergency meeting at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to discuss a national collective response to Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) member states that are being affected by the Hurricane Beryl.
He also expressed his sympathy with the small island nations as they suffered from major damage. He highlighted that the Hurricane is a reminder of threat of climate change, particularly to the small island nations.
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