Trinidad and Tobago contributes to relief effort

Fri Jan 03, 2014

In a show of solidarity and compassion, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has begun assisting this country in its recovery efforts.{{more}}

On December 31, a naval ship carrying US$492,000 worth of goods arrived at the Campden Park Port. Included in the contribution were cement, plywood, water, materials for shelters and heavy duty equipment.

On hand to receive the donation was Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves along with his wife Eloise and representatives from the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO).

The Prime Minister says the gesture by the President of Trinidad and Tobago shows the long standing relationship between the two nations, since they share a similar history and family connections.

The Prime Minister added that the task of rebuilding the country is more than the state resources can handle and the aid and response of sister territories of CARICOM is most appreciated.

Dr Gonsalves also took the opportunity to thank Vincentians for their show of brotherly love during the time of disaster.

The low-level trough system which hit the country on Christmas Eve caused immense infrastructural damage; left nine persons dead and three missing. The Prime Minister says they will begin laying to rest those found this weekend.(API)