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Some 7,000 articles of clothing have sources for persons affected by the Christmas disaster. (IWN file photo)

Level 2 disaster declared in St. Vincent

The Government has pledged assistance to those affected by the torrential rains on Christmas Eve but has made it clear that the country cannot do it on its own. Eight…

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Rev. Eleanor Glasgow prays with Colleen James in Cane Grove on Wednesday, hours before it was confirmed that James’ sister, Kesla, had died in flood waters. Her 2-year-old daughter is still missing. (IWN photo)

Death toll from extreme weather in St. Vincent rises to eight

At least eight persons have been confirmed dead, while three remained unaccounted for Wednesday afternoon — Christmas Day — after heavy rains overnight triggered extensive flooding and damage to infrastructure…

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