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Two regional entities have joined together to offer support to Barbudans recovering from the effects of Hurricane Irma.<\/p>

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The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDEMA) and Caricom have established the Caricom\/CDEMA Legacy Project that will provide 50 thousand US dollars to Barbudans living here and on the sister isle.<\/p>\n

Vouchers will be distributed to 250 families especially individuals with special needs and those in difficult situation. It provides the recipients with some amount of flexibility to purchase needed items.<\/p>

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The vouchers are expected to be valid for six weeks.<\/p>

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Director of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) Philmore Mullin is urging individuals to be responsible with their purchases and work within the scope of the arrangements.<\/p>\n

Final arrangements are now being made for the distribution of the vouchers.<\/p>

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