Meanwhile, the Antigua and
Barbuda government said it stand 'firm on the offer to purchase, and awaits the next step by Scotiabank Canada'.
The prime minister of Antigua and
Barbuda commended the civilisational progress witnessed by the UAE and the country's infrastructure.
Of the $10 million, the small Caribbean nation of
Barbuda will get a share of $1 million to be used in strengthening the physical infrastructure and providing utilities among vulnerable groups, especially women.
The new International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt, who is joining the prince during his brief Caribbean tour, launched the financial package - PS12m for Dominica and PS3m for Antigua and
Barbuda.
"He will visit
Barbuda and the British Virgin Islands on November 18.
In
Barbuda, 90% of the buildings were destroyed and all of its population was shifted to neighboring Antigua.
According to Sanders,
Barbuda generates annual revenues of about USD 1 billion, but he thinks they will not be able to recover the island.
The island of
Barbuda was devastated by Hurricane Irma, with "90 per cent" of all buildings destroyed.
The deadly hurricane has tragically claimed a number of lives and left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean island of
Barbuda.
The category five hurricane - the highest level - has claimed a number of lives and left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean island of
Barbuda.