Minister of Health, the Environment, Social Security and Ecclesiastical Relations Senator Ann David Antoine accepted a cheque in the sum of $25,000 (US) from HE The Hon Jaya Krishna Cuttaree, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Regional Co-operation on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Mauritius. The Mauritius Government decided to donate to the reconstruction efforts of Grenada, Jamaica, Bahamas and The Maldives, among others, following the destructive hurricanes and tsunami of late 2004. The fact that the conference under way in Mauritius is being held at this time, so soon after so many countries have been hard hit by these natural phenomenon, was reflected in the presentations at this international meeting, which is reviewing progress on the 1994 Barbados Programme of Action for Small Island Developing States. Senator David Antoine expressed the appreciation of the Government and people of Grenada for this kind gesture by the Government and people of Mauritius. On Thursday also, the Minister delivered her statement to the high-level panel on behalf of Grenada. The statement was well received and stressed the need to keep Grenada on the agenda as an example of how, in a matter of one day/night, the economic, physical and social fabric of a small Island Nation can be obliterated. Source: Government Information Service