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DDM 'keeping an eye' on updates about Kick 'Em Jenny undersea volcano
St GEORGE’S, Granada- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said it is “keeping an eye” on updates from the UWI Seismic Research Centre regarding activity at the Kick 'Em Jenny undersea volcano.
Digicel Chairman blasts UK for ‘pitiful donation’ to volcano ravaged SVG
GEORGETOWN, St. Vincent & the Grenadines– Chairman of Digicel Group, Mr Denis O'Brien has called on the United Kingdom (UK) Government to step up and do the right thing for the people of Volcano ravaged St. Vincent and the Grenadines after what he called ‘slap in the face’ ‘pitiful donation’ to the people of the country.
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Thomas C. Famous
In September of 2003, Bermuda was hit by Hurricane Fabian. In its aftermath, we were left with death and destruction that we had never experienced in generations. Islandwide, entire roads were gone, rooves were gone, retaining walls gone, and electricity gone.
Relief supplies vessel sinks en route to SVG from St Lucia
CASTRIES, St Lucia- A vessel carrying relief supplies from Saint Lucia to volcano-hit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines sank Saturday afternoon, April 17, 2021.
VI to temporarily host Vincy residents impacted by La Soufriere - Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) will temporarily host some residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who are being impacted by the ongoing eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano on the island.
Volcanic ash turns to ‘concrete’ after more La Soufriere eruptions
GEORGETOWN, St. Vincent & The Grenadines - Volcanic ash in Georgetown, the capital of northeastern St. Vincent have turned to almost concrete following heavy rains and more eruptions on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Prepare for ‘respiratory irritants’ from La Soufriere in VI - Health officials
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the Virgin Islands are being warned to take caution against concerning atmospheric conditions that could come as a result of the La Soufriere volcano eruption on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
VI dispatching water supplies to SVG in first relief effort- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands will be working to dispatch water trucks filled with water, and water tanks filled with water on a barge scheduled to leave the Territory next week as part of its relief efforts to the people of St Vincent and The Grenadines.
NAGICO & 3 other companies delivering 40ft container of water to SVG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – NAGICO Insurances has joined forces with RiteWay Food Markets, FLOW and Delta Petroleum to deliver much-needed water to Volcano-hit St Vincent and the Grenadines.
VI NPOs, Gov't & businesses collaborate to help SVG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to the devastation caused by the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano which started on April 9th, 2012, the BVI Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), Government, businesses and the wider community are collaborating to bring urgently needed relief to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.