On 8 April 2021 La Soufrière Volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines entered a period of significant seismic activity and explosive events. Government raised the alert level to red and issued evacuation orders for the areas that would be potentially affected. Numerous UN agencies have been providing support to the people and Government of SVG and are coordinating with other regional and international entities to help the urgent relief efforts.
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Stories about SVG
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People are still suffering in SVG, two months after the eruption of La Soufrière
Two months after the devastating eruption of the La Soufrière Volcano, with thousands still displaced, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves,…
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UN General Assembly expresses support to SVG and neighbouring countries
On Wednesday 28 April, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted a resolution entitled: “Solidarity with and support for the Government and people of Saint…
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United Nations launches $29 million appeal for St. Vincent and the Grenadines and other affected countries as volcano eruption continues
Kingstown (St Vincent and the Grenadines)/New York, 20 April 2021 – The United Nations has launched a $29.2 million global funding appeal to help those affected by the eruptions…
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