– to help offset flood expenses

FOLLOWING the June 17 flooding on the Island of Wakenaam, Region Three, which was caused by a breach in an ongoing sea defense work, contractor, Deodat Singh met with residents on the Island and came to a mutual agreement.

According to APNU councillor Perry Bridal, the residents will receive cash payments next week. This was made possible after the contractor and some of the residents decided to come to a mutual agreement.

“The residents decided cash… Some lost more, but at least it’s something; it will help them to restart,” Bridal said.

He said the 49 affected household will receive cash payments which will help them offset some of their expenses. The executive of the mosque will receive a sum of money for the damages suffered. Bridal said while the money is not sufficient it will assist residents.
On the other hand, some residents feel that the contractor could have done better in assisting them. Those living close to the masjid said the money that the contractor is offering cannot offset their expenses. The June 17 flooding resulted in 49 households living in the Sansouci, Merville areas suffering massive damages. Those living close to the masjid suffered tremendous loses.