Message of Condolence Template
Message of Condolence from the Secretary-General of the Caribbean
Community, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque to the Prime Minister,
Honourable Joe Natuman and the Government and People of the Republic
of Vanuatu, following the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam:
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses its deep sympathy to the
Government and people of Vanuatu over the loss of life and property and
displacement of thousands of citizens due to the catastrophic effects of
Cyclone Pam.
Our Member States can readily associate and empathise with Vanuatu over
the devastation that is caused by these climatic events and stand in
solidarity with all NiVans at this time of distress. Disasters such as these
underscore the vulnerability of countries like ours and brings to the fore the
reality of climate change.
CARICOM is acutely aware of the heavy toll that loss of life takes on the
people and communities of Vanuatu, particularly in these tragic
circumstances.
The scale of the human tragedy and the cost of rebuilding shattered lives
and livelihoods cannot be calculated. Apart from the urgent need for food,
fresh water and shelter, the task of reconstructing communities, the
economy and infrastructure is one that will require immediate and long-
term assistance from the international community.
Moreover, as Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the destruction and
setbacks that can befall infrastructural and developmental work and
progress through the overwhelming scale of natural disasters such as these
is of real concern, especially given the resource constraints and the limited
options available for post-disaster reconstruction, rehabilitation and
diversification.
On behalf of the Caribbean Community, I extend deepest condolences to the
families of those who lost their lives and wish a speedy recovery to the
injured. I am confident that the Government and People of Vanuatu will
summon the necessary strength and resilience to overcome this calamity
and redouble their efforts to continue their path to sustainable development.
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