Fisherfolk affected by ‘Beryl’ receiving aid from Gov’t

Hundreds of fisherfolk whose livelihoods have been affected by Hurricane Beryl are receiving assistance from Government.

Minister of Environment, National Beautification Adrian Forde says all 469 people who qualify under Government’s Business Interruption Scheme are getting between twenty-five and fifteen hundred over a three month period.

He was speaking during Debate on the Merchant Shipping Bill 2024 passed in the House of Assembly