2 more families get keys to their dream

Everyone knew that all islands were worlds unto themselves, that too, come to an island was to come to another majestic world. But the beauty comes with its cost, as natural disasters are one and income generation is another major problem for small islands of the Caribbean.

One of Caribbean island, Commonwealth of Dominica, which endured Tropical Storm Erika and category 5 Hurricane Maria in 2015 and 2017 respectively, is now on the path to the recuperation. Not just that the island is preparing to become the world’s first climate-resilient country.

It was government’s aftermath of Hurricane Maria, to construct climate-resilient houses for the people of the country, that too upon the funds of government to lift the burden out of the natives. In the wake of natural crisis, Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit announced to build around 6000 climate-resilient houses, it was a congruent decision as about 90% of property in Dominica was damaged by the hurricane passage.

Moving towards the vision of Prime Minister, the Dominican government is handing over keys to the people who lost their homes in the natural catastrophe. Minister of Justice, Immigration and National Security, Rayburn Blackmoore handed over the house keys to Claudia Alexender of Warner.

Rayburn states that Ms Alexander’s house was totally destroyed by Hurricane Maria and he is so happy for her to get a new house that can withstand any category 5 hurricane.

Proceeding with the chain, Parliamentary Representative of Soufriere constituency Denise Charles additionally gave over the keys of the new house to Paula Andrew. “Strong, positive and patient are a few of many words used to describe Ms Paula Andrew, a mother of two beautiful children. I know this is a dream come true for you, and you deserve it,” said Denise in her Facebook post.

Every other day, Dominica Government is giving keys of new climate-resilient houses to the people, who lost their homes in the passage of the hurricane. People are extremely upbeat and express their gratitude towards the government for giving away a home free of cost.