TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The Government of the British Virgin Islands has pledged US$400,000 to assist St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada following the impact Beryl’s Wheatley
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently announced this at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) 11th Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability.
“The government and people of the Virgin Islands remember well with great appreciation the outpouring of assistance that we received from the OECS family in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and are now happy to extend a helping hand to our brethren in your hour of need.
I am pleased to announce a $200,000 pledge to St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada each to contribute to your relief efforts, said Wheatley, who also serves as the Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Finance Minister.
The Premier also used the opportunity to emphasize the need for climate resilience in the Caribbean.
The BVI has been vocal in urging large, wealthy nations that contribute significantly to climate change to fund small, developing countries most affected by its impacts.
Wheatley noted that small, developing nations need more support as climate change poses a significant risk to their land and marine resources, which are crucial for survival.
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