Press Release
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Today Wednesday April 21, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 25 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 160 samples taken on April 19, 2021 and April 20, 2021. These samples were processed on April 20, 2021. All of these individuals were seen […]
In an immediate show of support for the people of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, following the recent eruption of the La Soufriere volcano, Sagicor pledged a donation of emergency supplies to assist with relief efforts in that country to help get its citizens back on their feet. The first share of these supplies was […]
Saint Lucia has commenced Phase Two of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. During this phase, people at medium risk of being exposed to COVID-19 are being targeted for vaccination. This includes people who work within commercial, tourism, education and transportation sectors. Based on guidance from the World Health Organization on the protocol for administering the […]
Monday April 19, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 2 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a batch of 30 samples taken on April 16, 2021 and April 17, 2021. These samples were processed on April 18, 2021. The two newly diagnosed individuals were seen […]
The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) has received a grant from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) to support its monitoring efforts during the ongoing eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The $17,150 USD grant will fund equipment to strengthen the network, rebuild existing monitoring sites and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
