CARICOM is concerned about the distress and damage wrought by flooding in Layou, Dominica last week Thursday, following the overtopping of the Layou River and breach of the Mathieu Dam.
The flooding caused destruction and damage to crops, infrastructure and homes to the tune of US$6.6M, according to preliminary estimates. Acting CARICOM Secretary-General Lolita Applewhaite said the Community stands in solidarity with the government and people of Dominica, according to a CARICOM press statement.
She said she was confident that the