World Bank Provides US$20 Million to SVG
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THE World Bank disbursed US$20 million to support the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ response to the crisis posed by the La Soufrière volcano eruption.
The explosive eruption began on April 8 and has required the evacuation of 20,000 people from the high-risk zones around the volcano, both to other parts of Saint Vincent and surrounding countries. Explosions are continuing, and the falling ash is causing air quality concerns and interruptions in electricity and water supply.
“Our hearts are with the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during this crisis,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean. “We are committed to supporting the response efforts at this critical time when the country faces this new disaster while already managing the social and economic effects of the pandemic.”
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Washington – The World Bank Monday said it is providing US$20 million to support the St Vincent and the Grenadines government as it responds to the crisis posed by the La Soufrière volcano eruption. The explosive eruption began last Friday and has required the evacuation of 20 000 people from the high-risk zones around the volcano, both to other parts of the island and surrounding countries. Explosions are continuing, and …
World Bank provides US$20 million for SVG Soufriére response
TAHSEEN SAYED, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean Social Share THEWORLD BANK on Monday April 12, disbursed US$20 million to support the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ response to the crisis posed by the Soufrière volcano eruption.
In a release, the bank noted the number of people who had to be evacuated since the volcano began erupting explosively on April 9, pointing out that the falling ash is causing air quality concerns and interruptions in electricity and water supply.
“Our hearts are with the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during this crisis,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean.