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WICB PressRelease: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board is very saddened to hear of the loss of life and damage to property that has taken place in Dominica during the passage of Tropical Storm Erika.

The weather system battered the island on Thursday with heavy rains reportedly causing streets to flood and rivers to overflow.

Official reports have described the destruction as one of “epic proportions”, and as many as 20 people may have been killed.

“It was with great distress and sadness that we received the news about Tropical Storm Erika which has caused loss of lives, injuries and damage in Dominica,” said WICB president Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron.

“On behalf of the directors, management and staff of the WICB, I would like to convey our heartfelt solidarity with the people of Dominica who have suffered great loss from this natural disaster.”

Dominica is the home of WICB Vice President Emmanuel Nanthan and base for the newly-formed Windward Islands Volcanoes franchise which takes part in the WICB Professional Cricket League.

“Our prayers are with Vice President Nanthan and all Dominicans,” said Cameron. “We are praying that all citizens and residents to Dominica will have the patience and fortitude to deal with the aftermath of this natural disaster.

“While the country and people are undergoing this serious crisis, we want to assure them that the WICB fully understands the seriousness of their loss and is committed to contribute in any possible way to help them overcome the impact of this natural disaster and in alleviating the stress of the affected victims.”

Windsor Park, the international match venue in the Dominica capital of Roseau, hosted the first Test between West Indies and Australia last June.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

That is a very remarkable statement , coming from an Entity , that has Recklessly allowed itself to be enmeshed in a potential lawsuit of
not , 42 cents ; 42 dollars ; 420 dollars ; or 420,000 dollars , but
42,000,000 Dollars .

It did not have to go down like that , but those in the governance of Cricket in the Region are Arrogant & Fastuous in their governance of Cricket in the Region .

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Time to immediately organize some top class T20 matches to raise much needed funds for the people of Dominica

In reply to Narper

Wie'll see how much of a crowd will turn out to see a T20 match featuring Cameron, Nanthan and crew

In reply to Narper

I believe that could work , but they
never think like that . Their first
Priority is Self Preservation .

They do not have the ability to think outside the Box . Their brains aint wired that way . They are going to
say they have no money , and because of their Recklessness in the India
Saga they will be Right .

But it may be possible to appeal to Corporations in the Region , to help defray the cost of this Project . But
that will require them condescending to ask for help , something that are unaccustomed of doing .

The Governments in the Region could be asked to get involved . However I
expect that there would be a Public accounting of what they got & what
they spent ; especially if they get
Taxpayers money .

In reply to POINT

POINT, yuh didn't have to say anything.

But wait, as usual you spoke without saying anything.

Keep it going.

So how will a bankrupt organization help Dominica? It will be interesting to see this come to pass.

In reply to Drapsey

Your belief is Mutual , now run along you Troglodyte . BTW , if in return you chose to express , uncouth or vulgar language , let me assure you that the
sentiments would be mutual .

In reply to imusic

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Commie,

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In reply to Outswinger

Yep. All of Caricom have agreed to pledge the same amount which is very good. The response of Caricom has been great.