Rebuilding and vulnerability: SVG and La Soufrière Social Share THIS IS PERHAPS the most difficult article I have written since I started writing for Searchlight. This difficulty arises from the fact that just under two weeks ago, the Soufrière volcano in my beloved St. Vincent and the Grenadines erupted explosively, displacing thousands and creating widespread damage. The situation is certainly heartbreaking and overwhelming; yet even amidst the despair, the outpouring of goodwill from Vincentians at home and abroad, as well as from neighboring islands and the international community has been very touching. This week, I want to focus on two main issues – rebuilding and resilience in the context of natural disasters.