In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl across the Caribbean region, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has swiftly mobilised a collaborative response through the Civil Defence Commission and the Guyana Defence Force to provide essential supplies to Grenada.
As part of the initial response efforts, the GDF deployed an emergency relief flight to Grenada early this morning. The flight, 8R-GWJ, departed Eugene F. Correia International Airport at 0930 hrs with Colonel Nazrul Hussain, Director General of the Civil Defence Commission and a three-man flight crew commanded by Major Lloyden Layne and second-in-command Major Daryl Britton along with the third crew Sergeant Dexroy Fields and arrived in Grenada at 1155 hrs where the essential supplies were delivered. This mission underscores our commitment to providing immediate assistance and support during times of crisis.
This humanitarian effort is not the first for Guyana, as the nation was actively involved in relief efforts during Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Such experiences have fortified the GDF’s readiness and ability to respond effectively to natural disasters within the region. The GDF continues to work closely with regional and national emergency response agencies, including the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, to coordinate relief efforts and ensure timely support reaches those in need.
Our thoughts are with the people of Grenada and all those impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Together with our regional partners, we are committed to overcoming the challenges brought forth by this disaster and ensuring the safety and well-being of all affected communities.
