BASSETERRE, St Kitts, (CMC) – Officials in Nevis said the island escaped major damage during the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe earlier this week.

In a statement on Wednesday, Premier Mark Brantley said Brian Dyer, the director of the Nevis Disaster Management Department, submitted a report to the Nevis Island Administration in which he outlined the storm’s impact.

“Damage reported across the island thus far has been minimal. The health sector had no reported damage. With regard to the social sector, two homes reported issues with missing asphalt shingles. There were no reports of damage from the faith-based organisations,” said Brantley.

“Schools were closed and the Government and private sector curtailed the working hours of the workforce as a safety measure. There were no reports of flooding issues.”

In the area of agriculture, Brantley said there was minor damage to crops like bananas, papaya, and corn, and shade houses. A fishing vessel was also destroyed.

Brantley disclosed that there was damage to the canopy at the Charlestown Port Facility and the picket fence at the Vance W Amory International Airport.