CARICOM leaders respond to the threat of Hurricane Beryl

As Hurricane Beryl unleashes its fury on the Windward Islands, leaders within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are expressing hope that the affected areas will experience little to no damage.

With the hurricane fluctuating between category three and four, the potential for devastation remains high.

Guyana offers a helping hand

Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, CARICOM Chairman and President of Guyana, has positioned his country as a beacon of support for island nations bracing for the impact of Hurricane Beryl.

Stressing solidarity, Ali said the Caribbean’s collective thoughts and prayers are with those in the direct path of the hurricane.

He underlined the importance of adhering to national advisories and emphasized Guyana’s readiness to provide the necessary assistance following the storm.

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St Kitts and Nevis monitor situation

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis is personally monitoring the situation. He is particularly concerned about the southern islands, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Drew immediately responded by contacting other leaders from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados and Saint Lucia to confirm his country’s support.

He emphasized the collective need to keep the affected people in our thoughts and prayers.

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In the Bahamas, Prime Minister Philip Davis does not underestimate the potential dangers of the hurricane season.

Recent meetings with the Disaster Risk Management Authority and other government agencies have highlighted the country’s preparedness strategies.

Davis stressed the importance of allocating resources to protect citizens and emphasized the need for individuals to develop personal hurricane emergency plans.

An active season ahead

According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this year’s hurricane season will be busier than usual.

Forecasts call for 17 to 25 storms, with eight to 13 potentially becoming hurricanes. Up to seven could reach major hurricane status.

The season lasts from June 1 to November 30. Caribbean countries must therefore remain vigilant and prepared.

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