Guyanese private sector relief supplies arrive in Dominica

CARICOM SG Irwin LaRocque (right) with National Security Minister Blackmoore (second left) and Guyanese pilots
CARICOM SG Irwin LaRocque (right) with National Security Minister Blackmoore (second left) and Guyanese pilots

CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque was on hand on Saturday to welcome a special flight with relief supplies for Dominica donated by members of the Guyana Private Sector Commission (PSC).

Ambassador LaRocque was joined by Dominica’s National Security, Justice and Immigration Minister Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore to receive the donations of medical supplies, generators, cleaning items and cash, generously provided by New Guyana Pharmaceutical Company, Gaico Construction and General Services Inc., National Hardware, Demerara Tobacco Co Ltd and CAMEX. JAG Aviation of Guyana provided the humanitarian relief flight to transport the items.

Tropical storm Erika hit Dominica with torrential rains on Thursday August 27, which left more than 30 persons dead and hundreds homeless, and caused extensive damage to the country’s infrastructure. The Government has declared nine special disaster areas.

Ambassador LaRocque is in Dominica for a first hand assessment of the damage and to lend support to the on-going recovery and rebuilding process.

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2 Comments

  1. James A. Evans
    September 7, 2015

    Good job mr Larocque. Keep the help coming God bless you always.

  2. September 7, 2015

    Real touching moments and profound examples of true humanity in action,not only because it relates to Dominica, but it goes to show in time of need and disater whe persons all over the World come together, great things can happen. Thanks to ever one for making it happen. Blessings!!

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