Government of Montserrat to Provide Financial and Humanitarian Support to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Government of Montserrat to Provide Financial and Humanitarian Support to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Brades, Montserrat – The Government of Montserrat will contribute one hundred and fifty thousand Eastern Caribbean dollars (XCD$150,000.00) along with donations of essential supplies to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as the island continues to cope with a series of eruptions at the La Soufrière Volcano.  Montserrat’s Premier Honourable Joseph E. Farrell made the announcement […]

Eruptions Continue as Thick ash Turns day Into Night in Caribbean

With wind in the upper levels of the atmosphere still blowing to the east on Tuesday, it is possible that ash from this most recent eruption can once again blanket Barbados. Air quality can also worsen and become hazardous for people with existing respiratory problems.

Eruptions Continue as Thick ash Turns day Into Night in Caribbean

Thick ash from St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Soufriere volcano eruption turns the sky and ocean grey on an east coast beach with a thick unbreathable haze. – St. James, Barbados – April 10 2021 (Shutterstock) By Monica Danielle, AccuWeather senior producer & Adam Douty, AccuWeather More huge explosions rocked the island of St. Vincent Monday and Tuesday mornings as […]

Saint Lucia Stands Ready to Assist St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Lucia Stands Ready to Assist St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Photo Courtesy: The UWI Seismic Research Centre By OECS Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet has spoken to the Prime Minister of St. Vincent of the Grenadines, Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, and indicated Saint Lucia’s readiness to assist in light of the latest developments with the ongoing eruption of the La Soufrière Volcano.  Saint Lucia’s […]

Caribbean Volcano Erupts, Prompts Thousands to Evacuate

Caribbean Volcano Erupts, Prompts Thousands to Evacuate

By Courtney Travis, AccuWeather The largest volcano on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Friday erupted in spectacular fashion, sending an ash plume shooting an estimated 52,000 feet into the atmosphere and forcing the evacuation of thousands. Authorities had ordered evacuations on St. Vincent Thursday evening, ahead of the expected volcanic eruption that occurred […]