BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The organizers of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) have announced a donation of US$50,000 to support tertiary-level students affected by Hurricane Beryl.
The donation is aimed at students in their final year of tertiary education who faced significant disruption due to the hurricane.
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, heavily impacted residents in northern Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, leaving the education sector in need of rebuilding and students requiring substantial support to complete their studies.
"The CPL’s donation will support students with accommodation, meals, transportation and school supplies while they continue their studies at T.A. Marryshow Community College. In addition, the CPL will be making a commitment to bring a number of these students to the CPL in 2025 to work as interns at the event to further help with their professional development as they consider their future career options," CPL stated in a media release.
The hurricane caused significant damage to infrastructure in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. Since then, the affected areas have made considerable strides in recovery.
Speaking about the donation, Pete Russell, CPL’s CEO, said: “Everyone at CPL has been touched by the impact that Beryl has had across the region, and we are pleased that we are able to play our part by supporting these students as they complete their studies and look to a bright future ahead. Supporting the youth of the Caribbean is hugely important to us and we look forward to hearing of the progress of these students and welcoming them to the tournament next year where we are certain they will find working with the CPL team a hugely rewarding experience.”
The Prime Minister of Grenada, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, expressed his gratitude, saying: “We are very grateful for the support that Republic Bank CPL is giving to our young people as they look to rebuild their lives following the massive impact of Hurricane Beryl on Grenada. This support means that they can recover from the immediate impact of this disaster and focus solely on continuing their studies.”
