Caribbean leaders are asking for urgent help from the UK after Hurricane Beryl caused massive destruction across several islands. They believed a special plan, like the “Marshall Plan” used to rebuild Europe after World War II, was needed to help them recover. Hurricane Beryl hit the Caribbean on July 1st,…...
How You Can Help: Volunteering with Medical Professionals on a Mission
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s catastrophic impact on the Caribbean, the need for humanitarian assistance is more urgent than ever. Medical Professionals on a Mission is at the forefront of relief efforts, providing essential healthcare services, supplies, and support to those affected by this devastating storm. However, we can’t…...
Unprecedented Devastation: Hurricane Beryl’s Destructive Path Through the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl left a trail of unprecedented devastation across the Caribbean, marking itself as one of the most destructive storms in recent memory. As the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded, Beryl unleashed its fury on several Caribbean islands, transforming vibrant communities into landscapes of desolation. In Barbados and Jamaica,…...
OECS Commission Statement on Devastation Wrought by Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas
OECS Media Statement Tuesday, September 3, 2019 — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) monitors with much sadness the unfortunate passage of Hurricane Dorian over the islands of The Bahamas during the past two days.Hurricane Dorian made landfall in The Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane on…...
Disaster preparedness: OECS-Direct Relief partnership to boost emergency medication supplies in the Eastern Caribbean
OECS Media release Tuesday, July 2, 2019 — The Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States and Direct Relief have partnered to provide emergency medication supplies to the OECS Member States in the event of natural disasters. Ahead of the hurricane season, the agreement signed between the organizations is critical to enhancing…...
