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Roosevelt Skerrit  ·  2026-06-12 00:00

Recovery and Relief Efforts Continue across Salybia Constituency following Trough System

The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment, continues to advance coordinated recovery and relief efforts across the Salybia Constituency following the severe weather event of April 26, 2026.

The Ministry has kept active coordination with national agencies, humanitarian partners, local authorities and community stakeholders to support affected residents and restore normalcy within impacted communities. Recovery efforts are still focused on restoring access, conducting assessments, supporting vulnerable households and strengthening resilience ahead of the upcoming hurricane season.

Honourable Cozier Frederick, Minister for Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment and Parliamentary Representative for the Salybia Constituency, has remained actively engaged in field coordination and response efforts alongside government agencies and partners. The Honourable Prime Minister also conducted visits within the Territory to engage affected residents and assess damages firsthand.

The Government of Dominica remains committed to supporting the people of the Salybia Constituency throughout the recovery process and ensuring that interventions contribute to stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.