The island of Barbuda, the sister island of Antigua, was completely decimated as Hurricane Irma passed through the Leeward Islands recently.
The 1600 residents of Barbuda will require great assistance to once again get back on their feet.
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has set up special accounts for persons seeking to contribute to Barbuda's recovery.
Donations can be made locally and also via international bank wire transfer the following official accounts:
ANTIGUA COMMERCIAL BANK
Local deposits can be made to The Antigua Commercial Bank: Barbuda Relief and Rebuilding Fund: Account No. 100004717
Alternatively contributions can also be made to:
CARIBBEAN UNION BANK
Local deposits can also be made to The Caribbean Union Bank Barbuda Relief & Rebuilding Fund, Account No. 10001372
56A: Intermediary Bank - Name and Address:
BNY Mellon, New York
SWIFT ID: IRVTUS3N
ABA #: 021000018
57A: Account with Institution – Name and Address
Crown Agents Bank Ltd, Sutton
London
SWIFT ID: CRASGB2L
59: Beneficiary Customer - Name and Address:
Caribbean Union Bank Ltd
Friars Hill Road, Antigua
SWIFT ID: CUNBAGAG
Account # 33178101
70: Ultimate Beneficiary Customer - Account Name, Number, Address
100-013-72 GOAB Barbuda Relief & Rebuilding Fund
FOR EURO DOLLAR WIRE TRANSFERS:
56A: Intermediary Bank - Name and Address:
DEUTSCHE BANK AG
SWIFT ID: DEUTDEFF
57A: Account With Institution – Name and Address
Crown Agents Bank Ltd, Sutton
London
SWIFT ID: CRASGB2L
59: Beneficiary Customer-Name and Address
Caribbean Union Bank Ltd
Friars Hill Road, Antigua
SWIFT ID: CUNBAGAG
Account # 33178401
70: Ultimate Beneficiary – Account Name, Number, Address
100-013-72 Barbuda Relief & Rebuilding Fund