WICB pledges support for Dominica

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Friday that it is “very saddened” to hear of the loss of life and damage to property that have taken place in Dominica during the passage of Tropical Storm Erika.
The weather system battered the island on Thursday with heavy rains causing streets to flood and rivers to overflow.
Reports say as many as 20 people may have been killed.
“It was with great distress and sadness that we received the news about Tropical Storm Erika which has caused loss of lives, injuries and damage in Dominica,” said WICB president Dave Cameron.
“On behalf of the directors, management and staff of the WICB, I would like to convey our heartfelt solidarity with the people of Dominica who have suffered great loss from this natural disaster.”
Dominica is the home of WICB vice-president Emmanuel Nanthan and base for the newly-formed Windward Islands Volcanoes franchise which takes part in the WICB Professional Cricket League.
“Our prayers are with vice-president Nanthan and all Dominicans,” said Cameron.
“While the country and people are undergoing this serious crisis, we want to assure them that the WICB fully understands the seriousness of their loss and is committed to contribute in any possible way to help them overcome the impact of this natural disaster and in alleviating the stress of the affected victims.”

Shabash , well done ! 

Well that 58 million usd will be better spent in Dominica rather than paying those greedy Indians!

This terrible storm left over 20 folks deceased and have not been able to locate over 50 people in Dominica due to heavy downpours that brought on mudslides and extensive catastrophe.  I wish all of the people involved a speedy recovery.

Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has reported Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis has given an EC$1 million (US$370,370)non-profit relief offer to help Dominica in its restoration from loss endured by the devastation done by the terrible Storm Erika.