
The CDEMA Coordinating Unit has been working assiduously since the COVID-19 outbreak in the Caribbean to assist its participating states.
What is the Covid-19
Integrated Regional Logistics Hub?
The Integrated Regional Logistics Hub (IRLH) was established by CDEMA to act as the primary repository and trans-shipment point for COVID-19 related relief supplies and aid the coordination of humanitarian logistics. CAD$401,359 was re-allocated by the Government of Canada from the Targeted Support to CDEMA project, towards the establishment and operations of the regional hub.
Where direct delivery to Participating States is not feasible or cost efficient, items donated or procured under regional arrangements are delivered to the IRLH located in Barbados. It comprises two main components:
Where direct delivery to Participating States is not feasible or cost efficient, items donated or procured under regional arrangements are delivered to the IRLH located in Barbados. It comprises two main components:
- The Sea Bridge (The Barbados Port Inc.)
- The Air Bridge (The Grantley Adams International Airport)
The development of logistics facilities in conjunction with transportation hubs is an important element of humanitarian relief operations. Logistics facilities such as the IRLH are critical in the sorting, organization, storage, coordination and transportation of COVID-19 related relief supplies for national, sub-regional and regional transit.
The IRLH is envisioned to be a legacy project, beyond COVID-19 and the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Documents
Click on the country link below to access documents relating to the actions undertaken by the Government in dealing with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
Anguilla
- Joint Statement from H.E. The Governor & The HON. Premier regarding COVID-19 (March 17th, 2020)
- Joint Statement from H.E. The Governor & The HON. Premier regarding COVID-19 (March 22nd, 2020)
- First Positive COVID-19 Cases (March 26th, 2020)
- Emergency Powers (Border Security and Control) Regulations, 2020
Antigua & Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
Saint Lucia
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
St Kitts. & Nevis
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos Islands
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