Farmers to get help from Venezuela with storm losses
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- Published on Sunday, 02 December 2012 18:13
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Basseterre, St. Kitts (WINN): Farmers on St. Kitts who suffered losses due to Tropical Storm Raphael will be able to claim some compensation through the Agriculture Department from a contribution made by the Government of Venezuela.
Minister of Agriculture Dr. Timothy Harris tells WINN FM that loses to farmers are estimated to be about $750,000. He says while they will not be able to recover the full cost of their losses, the contribution will assist them in getting back on their feet.
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