A sum of $3 billion will be allocated to the Civil Defence Com-mission (CDC) for the social relief of citizens affected by natural disasters or emergencies including the ongoing Corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic, Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Friday announced during his national budget presentation.
“The Government has allocated $3b to the Civil Defence Commission to provide social relief to persons impacted by COVID-19 and to also respond effectively to the impact of floods, droughts and other natural and man-made disasters across the country,” Phillips told the National Assembly.