Press Release - The Government of Suriname has received a shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to support its national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The consignment of supplies was procured through funding from the European Union (EU) through the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Programme of
Reduced rainfall and river flows. These are just some of the effects of the drought in the region that are now causing significant water deficits to four eastern Caribbean territories, the chief executive officer of the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) reported in his opinion
CARPHA - Safe and effective vaccines have been available and used for more than 100 years to prevent the spread of contagious, life-threatening diseases. Vaccinations have, in some instances, eliminated diseases that cause mortality, and in the Caribbean region, vaccinations have led to significant
Press Release - The Government of Grenada is reducing the quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated people entering the country. Members of Cabinet have agreed that effective 1 May 2021, persons providing proof of full vaccination will only be required to quarantine for up to 48 hours,
As a result of St. Vincent and the Grenadines' inability to deliver fresh produce due to the ongoing La Soufriere volcano eruption, its neighbor Grenada is in its initial stage of implementing a strategy that could make them a major supplier in their region. The eruption
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is on a vigorous monitoring after another explosive eruption of the La Soufrière volcano happened Thursday. According to a shared post by the NEMO SVG Facebook page, the gigantic plume of ash from the
The UN launched a $29.2 million global funding appeal on Monday to aid citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines affected by the major eruptions spewing from La Soufrière volcano, pledging to remain a “steadfast partner”. The funding will provide immediate lifesaving humanitarian assistance, including clean water, and support a sustainable recovery for everyone impacted. The UN and partners will also assess the economic, social and environmental toll on all the countries touched
Press Release - The European Union (EU) has mobilized €740,000 (EC$2.4 million) in emergency humanitarian aid to support those affected by the extremely damaging consequences of the La Soufrière volcano´s protracted eruption in the small Caribbean island and developing state of Saint Vincent and the
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has released on Thursday its updated numbers on its displaced residents. A total of 7,411 people have been registered in the displaced list, with 4,136 of them staying at the 89 public shelters provided
UPDATED (4/16/2021)— In a bid to address the catastrophic situation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, top leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) held a special emergency Thursday afternoon. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago, who is also the current chair of the
