Efforts are continuing to meet the housing needs of Carriacou post-Hurricane Beryl as 15 of the 27 prefabricated houses, sponsored by Trinidad-based volunteer organisation, Hands that Serve, have arrived on Grenada’s sister Isle.
The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs said the houses, which will be fully furnished, are part of housing support in the rebuilding process following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government, Tevin Andrews, extended appreciation to Hands that Serve for their contribution.
Housing construction has been one of the major concerns since the July 1 hurricane. Minister Andrews noted that the Government of Grenada, through the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government, is providing material support for the restoration of roofs.
Other housing support is being provided through “Project Build Back Better”, with 10 such houses presently under construction.
Minister Andrews said that other housing initiatives will soon be announced by Government.
Beryl, which hit Carriacou as a Category 4 hurricane damaged more than 95 per cent of buildings, flattening many homes and destroying much infrastructure. (Caribbean Loop)
