By Sue-Ann Wayow
FOUR Chambers have rallied together to bring relief to the thousands affected nationwide by flooding.
The Joint Chambers consist of AMCHAM T&T, the Energy Chamber, Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers Association.
In a release on Monday, the Joint Chambers said that $250,000 was donated to Sewa TT to support their flood relief efforts.
“These funds will be utilised by Sewa TT to provide immediate relief to the many families impacted by the ongoing floods across Trinidad,” the release stated.
The release stated that Sewa TT with coordination by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), have been providing safe meals, water, and other relief items to impacted households over the past 48 hours, however additional support will be required over the coming days and weeks.
The funds were donated to the Joint Chambers over time by members to assist with relief efforts related to natural disasters.
“This is another tangible example of the support that the private sector provides on issues of national concern,” the release stated.
President of Sewa TT Revan Teelucksingh said, “Sewa TT is happy to receive this support from the Joint Chambers. This will provide the stability we needed to continue doing the work necessary to assist people. Like our selfless volunteers, the Joint Chambers has chosen to give their time, effort and other resources to supporting the nation in crisis. Together we are always able to serve better.”
Moonilal cooks
In Debe, Member of Parliament for Oropouche East Dr Roodal Moonilal spent Monday assisting the Debe Islamic Association as they prepared food for distribution to flood victims.
The MP also coordinated with SEWA TT to distribute sandwiches in affected communities.
