According to Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan, The British Virgin Islands and the overseas territory of Anguilla have both sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Irma. According to Duncan, at least one person on Anguilla has died as a result of the hurricane and 90% of the roads are impassible. Anguilla’s hospital and airport are severely damaged, as are phone networks and power lines. The British government has been criticized by some Caribbean island residents for not providing enough help after the hurricane. A Royal Navy ship is reportedly on its way to the affected islands and the government has committed £12m for relief and recovery.

Key Takeaways:

• Some people residing in the UK Caribbean island have expressed displeasure with the British government for not doing enough to assist them after Hurricane Irma.
• The Dutch side of the Caribbean reportedly experienced significantly more damage, with destruction of many buildings and homes.
• Some of the most significant damage from Hurricane Irma was on the island of Puerto Rico where the majority of the people were left without power and water.

“The British Virgin Islands and the British overseas territory of Anguilla have suffered “severe” damage from Hurricane Irma.”

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