Greater urgency needed in Hurricane Beryl recovery – NDP

President of the New Democratic Party (NDP), and Leader of the Opposition Dr Godwin Friday, has called on the government to act with greater urgency in its recovery effort following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, and to provide better communication in the process.

A party release quoted Friday as saying, “Improved communication is needed for affected persons to know when and where to access much needed supplies. Currently, this is lacking in most areas.

The government must also act urgently in setting out the recovery plan as well as a plan to support local businesses and farmers who have been affected by the hurricane”.

The release adds that Dr Friday, members of Parliament and constituency caretakers of the NDP have been travelling to those parts of the country that are worst affected, speaking to people who have seen their lives turned upside down. The party said it is clear that more needs to be done with greater urgency to complete the clean up and start the recovery.

In a video address, Friday said: “Our country is facing a huge challenge to help all those who have lost their homes and livelihoods as a result of Hurricane Beryl. While the damage was worst in the Grenadines, it was felt across the country by homeowners, business owners, farmers and many more.”

The NDP said in the release they will continue to do all they can to aid the recovery efforts, but it is vital they start to see more from the government.