Today, November 7th, the Cuban Ambassador to Barbados, Yanet Stable Cárdenas, received at the diplomatic headquarters Ms. Angelica Serrano, President of the UFLC Foreign Language Club; Mr. Kashon Brewster, UFLC Public Relations Officer; and Mr. Achilles Hall, co-founder of the Hibiscus Culture and Sports Foundation.
With the catastrophic passage of Hurricane Melissa through the Caribbean region, the resulting damage paints a devastating picture. Having claimed approximately 49 lives, the damage to essential infrastructure and homes is estimated to exceed US$500 million. In response to these effects, the Official Regional Fund for Aid and Financial Support has been established for the territories affected by the recent devastation of Hurricane Melissa.