WATCH: Dominica PM addresses the nation

Last updated: October 17, 2017 at 07:11 am

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit continues his series of national addresses following the direct hit by Hurricanr Maria last month.

Last week the prime minister has expressed his amazement over how resilient his country is in an address to the nation, but he warned that the island will face a tough battle as it recovers from the category five storm.

Speaking from the capital, Skerrit said he continues to “marvel at the sense of purpose and determination that characterises the attitude and approach of Dominicans” following the carnage brought by the category five storm.

But the prime minister, who lost his own home when the 160mph winds hit on 18 September, did not mince his words when describing the challenges ahead.

“Citizens and residents, we are in the preliminary stages of the greatest disaster that has ever hit our nation,” he said.

“I will not pretend to you otherwise: We have before us many, many months of sacrifice and struggle.”

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