U.S. Ambassador to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Linda Taglialatela, left, and Prime Minister of SVG, Ralph Gonsalves at Friday’s press conference. (iWN photo)

US announces US$3.8m relief package for SVG

U.S. Ambassador to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Linda Taglialatela has announced an additional US$3.8 million in humanitarian assistance for people affected by the eruption of La Soufriere volcano in…

17 May 2021 12:07AM

La Soufriere Eruption

Deputy House Speaker, Senator Ashelle Morgan during her swearing in last year. (Photo: Lance Neverson/Facebook)

Union joins call for senator to demit office pending investigation

14 May 2021 7:05AM

A man cleans volcano ash from a house roof in Fitz Hughes last month. The opposition is asking for a more assistance over a longer period for those affected. (iWN photo)

Opposition supports volcano relief budget, wants more for affected persons

14 May 2021 6:38AM

The former Buccament Bay Resort. (iWN file photo)

Former Buccament resort workers to get $2,000 each

14 May 2021 6:29AM

The eruption has caused significant damage to agriculture in St. Vincent. (iWN photo)

Farmers to get $500 monthly; $400 for other Red Zone workers

14 May 2021 6:26AM

A large quantity of bottled water has been imported into St. VIncent in response to the eruption of La Soufriere. (iWN photo)

$300,000 budgeted to help recycle plastic bottles

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has allocated EC$300,000 to help clean up the “tsunami of plastic bottles coming into the country” in response to last month’s explosive…

14 May 2021 6:09AM

La Soufriere Eruption