B’dians urged to contribute to BSTU’s aid effort

THE Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) is asking Barbadians to donate to its disaster aid appeal for the residents of hurricane-ravaged Dominica.

President of the BSTU, Mary Redman, is encouraging those who want to make a donation of food, clothing, medication, sanitary and baby supplies to the worthy cause, can do so by taking their items to the Union’s headquarters, at 8th Avenue, Belleville, St. Michael.

“Beyond what persons normally ask for, we would ask persons to think of school supplies for children as well. Last time, we addressed our donation to the Dominica Association of Teachers to ensure that the aid got to where it was needed most, which is children in the system and the elderly teachers as well. We are going to do that as well, and we are trying to pack as many boxes as we can. So, we are asking that the public supports us fully,” Redman said.

Speaking on a local call-in programme, on Tuesday, Redman explained that the items will be taken from Barbados through the Barbados Defence Force.

Scores have been left homeless and hungry in Dominica, following the passage of Hurricane Maria, which hit the island late on Monday night and into Tuesday morning. (AH)

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