EU providing funds to Dominica towards hurricane recovery

ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – Dominica is to receive EC$24.7 million (about J$1.2 billion) from the European Union (EU), representing the first tranche of an EC$34-million package towards the reconstruction of the country following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria last year.

“This contribution from the European Union will assist us with the ongoing rehabilitation of communities throughout Dominica as we seek to reconstruct in a climate-resilient way,” Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said.

“It will also ensure that the more vulnerable of the population are catered to as the process of rebuilding their lives is painstakingly undertaken from day to day.”

The EU said that the grant will support the construction of two emergency shelters in the Castle Bruce and Jimmit areas and the rehabilitation of 1,000 houses in various affected communities.

It said the reconstruction will be carried out exclusively according to the Building Back Better approach and to the highest resilience standards.

“Dominica has been under hard trial during the last few years, but it is encouraging to see the mobilisation and the commitment of all Dominicans to rebuild the country as a truly resilient nation.

“As a European citizen, I am proud that we stand together with the Dominican people and other members of the international community in this important endeavour”, said Daniela Tramacere, the EU ambassador to Barbados, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, and the Forum of Caribbean States.

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