Disaster preparedness and response plans for Barbados and other regional states were strengthened in a major way on Wednesday, as the first-of-its-kind Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub and Centre of Excellence was officially launched here.Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams said that when completed, the facility will serve as an important logistical launching point within the Caribbean when disasters hit.“This facility will be the first of its kind in the region and it will serve as the central location for the facilitation of coordinated efforts and responses in the event of emergencies. This facility is a welcomed addition for Barbados and the Caribbean region, and will provide appropriate warehousing and training solutions, focusing on the enhancement of the Caribbean’s preparedness and response mechanisms,” he explained during a brief ceremony that took place on grounds owned by the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA).
