CARICOM postpones summit as Hurricane Beryl approaches

The Caribbean Community today advised that, as a result Hurricane Beryl’s impending passage through the Region, the 47th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, scheduled for Grenada from 3-5 July, has been postponed to a date to be determined.

 

In a statement, CARICOM said that the primary focus of the Community is now on citizen safety and security. Several Member States, including host nation Grenada, are now engaged in emergency preparations and planning to address the aftermath of the hurricane.

 

“We implore everyone in the path of this Hurricane to take all necessary protective measures.

 

The Community stands ready to support our Member States which will be affected by this dangerous hurricane”, it said.