The Cayman Islands Government is pledging approximately CI$1 million dollars in financial and tangible aid to regional neighbours impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

Firstly, Honourable Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly will lead a relief mission to Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, 16 July 2024. Premier O’Connor-Connolly and a delegation of Members of Parliament, personnel from Hazard Management Cayman Islands and other government officials will deliver much-needed supplies to the countries. The in-kind donation includes essentials such as tarpaulins, air mattresses, dry food, personal and feminine hygiene products and first aid kits. The delegation and supplies will travel via the national flag carrier, Cayman Airways, on a special charter flight early Tuesday morning and return later that evening.

”As Caribbean neighbours, we have all experienced the devastation that hurricanes and natural disasters can leave behind and empathise with the people of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as they start to rebuild. We are privileged to be able to offer them a significant amount of aid in tangible supplies, and to also be able to travel to offer prayer, support and encouragement in-person”, said Premier O’Connor-Connolly.

The Cayman Islands joins a number of other countries that have rallied together to support the Caribbean nations that have been stricken by Hurricane Beryl. Premier O’Connor-Connolly also thanked her colleagues for their eagerness to help the affected islands. ”I would like to express my appreciation to my fellow Ministers for their swift response and show of diplomacy. It is my earnest prayer that we continue to fare safely through the hurricane season and that our neighbours will recover expeditiously”, sheended.