Caribbean Corner

Brooklyn Assembly Member Jaime Williams says that she recently spearheaded a second relief mission to Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique, following an earlier one in July, in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. Williams, the Trinidadian-born representative for the 59th Assembly District Brooklyn, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that last month's second venture was "in response to the crucial needs and asks of the citizenry from the aforementioned islands in response to the aftermath of hurricane Beryl." The Assembly Member said she and her volunteers packed eight six-foot pallets of "new, essential, everyday items for the benefit of the citizenry." Some items were carpenter's tools for rebuilding homes, baby items, adult diapers, sleeping bags, food, medical and school supplies, toys, and heavy-duty cleaning liquids. Williams said the pallets were wrapped and shipped to Grenada and Carriacou pending the arrival of t...