$25M will not do the job

While I am well aware that our present cash flow situation is not at its best, it will take a miracle for $25 million to do the job.

Looking at the type of damage wreaked by Bret around the country, I believe the Government needs to take another look at the widespread damage.

I heard one farmer say his lost was about $100,000; that alone tells a story. The cost of building materials and appliances will easily run into the thousands of dollars and labour costs are also high.

This relief fund is just a drop in the bucket if citizens are to be properly assisted. If the sum remains as it is a lot of people will be left in the cold.

I believe a lot of our citizens will have to find their own money to rebuild for themselves, some of them starting from scratch. It is tough, but $25 million just cannot do it.

I do hope Government reconsiders.

ARNOLD GOPEESINGH via email