Gov’t pledges initial US$50,000 in hurricane relief

The Government of Guyana yesterday pledged an initial sum of US$50,000 ($10.4M) to aid relief efforts via the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) regional mechanism after Hurricane Irma smashed through several islands including St Martin and Tortola which have large numbers of Guyanese. A Ministry of the

Presidency press release yesterday said that further assistance will be determined subsequent to the completion of a Needs Assessment.

The aid announcement was made yesterday following a high-level meeting convened by President David Granger at State House. The press release said that the Head of State has tasked the team with ensuring that Guyana’s response also “comprehensively addresses” the needs of Guyanese citizens, who are residing in the affected territories.

In addition, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo will Head a Ministerial Task Force that will be responsible for oversight of the efforts of the Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) National Risk Reduction Platform.

Wednesday, September 13

son were asleep inside. The fire began around 12:30 am yesterday and is suspected to be as a result of an argument that Brucene Walters had with her husband, Richard Walters, on Monday afternoon. At the time of the fire, Richard and his son were asleep in the Lot 1419 Cumming’s Park, Sophia single-flat wooden structure. However, after being awakened by the smell of smoke and kerosene, the father and son managed to escape from the burning building. Richard sustained minor burns about his body and was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital for medical attention.

Thursday, September 14