The UWI Seismic Research Centre receives CCRIF grant towards new equipment for monitoring La Soufrière

The UWI Seismic Research Centre receives CCRIF grant towards new equipment for monitoring La Soufrière

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 provide back-up equipment for this ongoing event. As a result of this investment, new communication […]

April 16, 2021

Public Notice

Chamber Provides Members With Tools To Create Additional Value

Understanding and appreciating the extreme pressure and environment under which many of its members are operating, the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce has ensured that its Business Development and Education agenda continues to provide members with the inside edge through relevant training in areas of greatest need. Thus “Improving Business Costs through Lean Enterprise and Innovation” was the program delivered March 31st and April 1st to sixteen members in a […]

April 15, 2021

Press Release

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

April 12, 2021

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