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Jamaica Ready to Provide Support to St. Vincent & the Grenadines

In light of the increased threatening activity of the La Soufriere volcano, Prime Minister Andrew Holness today, spoke with Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, to express solidarity with the government and people of St Vincent and the Grenadines during this challenging time and to assure him of Jamaica’s readiness to provide assistance.

Prime Minister Gonsalves outlined the disaster response arrangements in place through the efforts of the Vincentian government with the support of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Regional Security System as well as further arrangements to be implemented with the support of regional and international partners as well as the private sector.  

Both Prime Ministers expressed confidence in the arrangements thus far, even as they identified potential challenges and discussed areas within which Jamaica could assist.  Prime Minister Holness committed to placing Jamaica’s Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART) at the ready, should they need to be deployed.

The two leaders further agreed to remain in touch on evolving needs.

Within the framework of CDEMA, Jamaica is the focal point for disasters in the Northern Caribbean, however, the DART has provided emergency support in the Eastern Caribbean. 

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