Digicel donates US$500,000 for urgent relief assistance in SVG Social Share DIGITAL OPERATOR, Digicel Group, yesterday 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 eruption of la Soufriere.
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, the telcommunications company said in a release.
Leveraging its global reach and supply chains, Digicel will work with the Government of St. Vincent & the Grenadines to identify immediate needs – as well as procuring and shipping items identified as urgently needed in these early stages by the National Emergency Management Organisation.
PRIME MINISTER Dr Ralph Gonsalves is asking that if persons know of anyone who is living on the streets who is having a difficult time because of the eruption of the volcano, to be a good Samaritan and take them to a shelter. In relaying one of the many reports that he is receiving from individuals, the Prime Minister said during an update to the nation on NBC radio Monday, …
THE BOLIVARIAN Republic of Venezuela is the latest country in the region to show solidarity to St Vincent through the donation of 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid for persons affected by the ongoing explosive eruption at La Soufriere. [caption id=
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