PM Skerrit says Dominica on ‘clear growth’ path after Hurricane Maria

“Dominica has defied the odds and we are on a clear growth trajectory. Our national recovery has been led by the resilient and resourceful people of Dominica at home and abroad who were determined not to be defeated by the mighty forces of nature.” – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has said that Dominica has defied the odds and is on a clear growth trajectory Post Hurricane Maria.

He made that statement while addressing a high level meeting on Climate and Sustainability Development held at the United Nations in New York.

Two short years ago, the Prime Minister stood the the very same UN Chamber and declared an ‘international humanitarian emergency’ in Dominica, after an indirect strike by the Category 5 Hurricane Irma, followed a mere two weeks later, by a direct strike from the Category 5 Hurricane Maria- one of the most powerful storm systems ever recorded.

According to him, the hurricane literally reduced homes, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, general infrastructure and Dominica’s economy to rubble. “In the space of a few hours, Maria wiped out 225% of Dominica’s GDP.” Skerrit stated.

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