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Contact: Mrs. Debbie Worrell
(British High Commission)
The British Government has stepped up its aid to Grenada to assist in the repair
work on the island following devastation by Hurricane Ivan.
Secretary of State for International Development Hilary Benn made the disclosure
in a written statement updating the House of Commons on the UK response to the
impact of the hurricane on Grenada and other Caribbean islands.
The British Government’s immediate response to the relief needs of those
affected by recent hurricanes has been £3.4 million (EC$16.1 million) of
assistance. In addition the Royal Navy frigate HMS Richmond and its Auxiliary
Vessel RFA Wave Ruler have also provided support.
In his statement, Mr. Benn spoke of London’s commitment to help in Grenada’s
recovery both immediately and in the longer term. He announced that £500,000
(EC$2.4 million) is being made available to the Regional Appeal of the
International Federation of the Red Cross, of which £300,000 (EC$1 .4 million)
is for Grenada. The Appeal will support 10,000 families for the next six months.
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