Anguilla Red Cross establishes a Tsunami Relief Fund

24 June 2005

 

The Anguilla Red Cross has established a Tsunami Relief Fund, and donations may be made at National Bank of Anguilla - NBA account number 7599541.

According to a release from the Red Cross in a show of support for our brothers and sisters in crisis a benefit gospel concert was held at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre in May.

All proceeds from the concert, which featured local artists and intercessory prayers by various Ministers of Religion, went towards the fund at NBA.

The Government of Anguilla is calling on all Anguillan businesses, churches, NGO'S and individuals to give generously in the form of monetary donations to the relief effort for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Ocean .

According to the Chief Minister of Anguilla , Mr Osbourne Fleming, there is a measure of urgency as a timely response can make the difference between life and death.

The Chief Minister further noted that the Second Nominated Member, Honourable Claudel Romney, and KPMG have graciously consented to assist in coordinating the effort with other NGO's including the Red Cross.