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Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) Statement On The 2021 Regional Examinations

The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) is cognisant of the many challenges across the region at this time including the debilitating impact of COVID-19 on all areas of society, and all stakeholders operating within the education sector, coupled with the explosive volcanic activity on La Soufrière in St Vincent and the Grenadines. CXC® stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in St Vincent and the Grenadines at this time, and all our stakeholders across the region affected by the ongoing […]

April 15, 2021

News

Brothers Keepers: La Soufriere Volcano Eruption 2021

Brothers Keepers: La Soufriere Volcano Eruption 2021 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) joins with the regional and international community in expressing our best wishes to the people and Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as they navigate the ongoing eruption of the La Soufriere volcano. During this time of adversity, CPDC stands ready to help our member organization, Windward Islands Farmers Association, and our grantee Richmond Vale Academy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as our […]

April 14, 2021

Technology

Penny Pinch Partners with NEMO St. Lucia to facilitate donations

Penny Pinch has partnered with NEMO St. Lucia to facilitate donations from the region and the diaspora in aid of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, suffering from the recent volcanic effects eruption. Individuals can use the Penny Pinch Mobile App to send donations to NEMO, FREE of charge. Loved ones can also send money to their friends or family in need of assistance directly to their Bank account. Download the Penny Pinch app today and help support our sister island. […]

April 14, 2021

Natural Disaster

Public Health Advisory due to the La Soufriere Volcano Eruption

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to monitor the latest developments of the volcanic eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Ash fall is the most likely volcanic hazard, which can result in eye, skin and breathing problems. Exposure to ash fall can result in cough, breathlessness, chest tightness, and wheezing due to irritation of the lining of the airways by fine particles. The following can assist in protecting people against the harmful effects […]

April 14, 2021

British High Commission Castries St. Lucia

News

UK assists response to St. Vincent volcano eruption

The UK is providing emergency assistance in response to volcanic eruptions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which saw more than 15,000 people evacuated. The rapid crisis funds will help provide lifesaving humanitarian supplies like shelter, sanitation kits and protective equipment. Urgently needed technical experts will support relief efforts on the ground, support emergency telecommunications, and restore critical lifeline facilities, like transport links The UK has provided an initial £200,000, via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to support the […]

April 12, 2021

Press Release

Digicel donates US$500,000 for urgent relief assistance

Digital Operator, Digicel Group, today announced its donation of US$500,000 worth of much-needed items to support the urgent relief efforts in St. Vincent & the Grenadines caused by the Le Soufriere volcanic activity. With thousands of people evacuated from the red zone and housed in shelters and significant ash fall resulting from the explosive eruptions of La Soufriere affecting the entire island, the situation is developing and deteriorating. Leveraging its global reach and supply chains, Digicel will work with the […]

April 12, 2021

Press Release

Statement from the CDB President on the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) joins with the regional and international community in expressing our solidarity and best wishes to the Government and People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as they endure the ongoing eruption of the La Soufrière volcano. CDB is greatly concerned about the multitude of challenges the country now faces as it grapples with the current catastrophic event and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team is now actively coordinating a multi-tiered response intended […]

April 12, 2021

Press Release

Peter Holdings gets new general manager

Peter Holdings Limited have announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Lewis as General Manager reporting directly to Mr. Nicholas Mackie, Regional General Manager of the Automotive Division of Goddard Enterprises Ltd (GEL). This appointment follows an extensive recruitment search, as part of our continued effort to invest in the Resourcing, Management and Development of key talent within GEL, as a strategic pillar of business growth. In congratulating Mr. Lewis, a Barbadian, Mr. Mackie stated that as a new addition to […]

April 12, 2021

Press Release

SLASPA activates its Port Response Plan to receive evacuees

Following the update from the Office of the Prime Minister, on the situation of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines La Soufrière Volcano, the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA), through its Disaster Preparedness Committee, has activated its Port Response Plan to facilitate and receive evacuees. The plan identifies the George F.L Charles Airport and the Castries Seaport as the designated entry points for evacuees. The Authority is working in close tandem with essential partners, particularly the Ministry […]

April 11, 2021