And we have to see about the cemetery that has been compromised,” explained Prime Minister Pierre during his visit to Soufriere.

Soufriere was hardest hit by storm surges brought about by the tail end of Hurricane Beryl. Fishing vessels, the cemetery, the beach park and businesses were overcome by debris, boulders and sand up to 5-feet high.

The Prime Minister has promised immediate intervention to the tourism-dependent town, noting that stakeholder consultations with the Catholic Church, the private sector and vendors will be held.

The retaining wall which protects much of the town from rough waves was severely compromised. Pierre says his eyes are set on the structure to ensure future damage is minimised

“We need experts to tell us what is the best method. But to my layman's mind, I think we've got to probably get the wall going as soon as possible.”

Pierre also did a walkthrough, listening to the numerous complaints of residents.

Soufriere MP, Emma Hippolyte, explained that the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has been activate by the Prime Minister and other stakeholders are being contacted.

“After we've received the technical advice from CARPHA, what I see we have to do is to work with the priests, because you know the church is responsible for the cemetery. We have Mr. Boswell Lamontagne, who's one of the persons in charge, the City Council, and we have to bring in manual labour here to restore the cemetery,” she said.

Hurricane Beryl rushed through the southern Caribbean with 150 mph winds and storm surges of up to 16 feet. The islands of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are reporting complete devastation of their smaller islands and have mobilised the support of residents and the CARICOM. Saint Lucia has sent an initial shipment of dried food stuff to Grenada overnight.