Jamaica receives US$10 Million to Restore Basic Community Infrastructure in the Aftermath of Hurricaene Dean.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-10 January 2008-WORLD BANK GROUP: Jamaica receives US$10 Million to Restore Basic Community Infrastructure in the Aftermath of Hurricaene Dean(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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WASHINGTONDC -- Jamaican Finance Minister, Mr. Audley Shaw, and Yvonne Tsikata, World Bank Director for the Caribbean, signed today a US$ 10 million emergency-loan to support the Jamaican Government in recovering from the Hurricane Dean disaster, and to strengthen its ability to respond to future adverse natural events.

"This important project will help us to rebuild and support schools, health centers, and community and farm roads affected by the hurricane" said Minister Shaw during the signing ceremony. He also appreciated the readiness...