Let Us Rebuild

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One Caribbean Nation.
Barbuda after Hurricane Irma


The Mahogany Coconut Group joins with all those expressing deep sadness, at the destruction of life and property, caused by the vicious and relentless hurricane season. The region has suffered tremendous and devastating loss and many Caribbean citizens in the Diaspora have been also affected; since these acts of nature also devastated states such as Florida and Texas, where many Caribbean nationals call home. We urge all Caribbean nationals regardless of place of domicile and degree of suffering, to reach out and support all efforts designed to bring relief and comfort for those who have been affected.
Unfortunately, the destruction caused by these natural disasters have exposed, in many ways, the frailties of our regional infrastructure. Chattel houses (board) built often with poor or no foundations, are no match for hurricane strength winds. Our clogged drainage systems along with the inconsiderate dumping of garbage-everything from paper cups to the skeletons of condemned vehicles- contribute to making the task of rebuilding more difficult.
We are now confronted with the herculean task of rebuilding entire communities and spending scarce resources to ensure that a return to normalcy, is not delayed a day longer than necessary. While we understand the concerns expressed regarding the effect on the tourist industry, we respectfully state, that the Mahogany Coconut Group’s focus, is the significant socio-economic setback, these acts of nature, have obviously unleashed, on our already poor citizens.

Let us all put our hands to the plough and participate in the rebuilding process both in the Caribbean and the Diaspora.

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