This very SPECIAL EPISODE of "Growing Up Caribbean" has been created to address the crisis that is currently happening on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On April 9, 2021, the island began experiencing explosive volcanic eruptions from its volcano, La Soufriere. This natural disaster which is taking place in the midst of a global pandemic has created an additional burden to the small Caribbean island in trying to relocate over 20,000 of its citizens to green zones and to protect all those who inhabit the island from further suffering. Parliamentary member for East Kingstown - Dwight "Fitz" Bramble joins me alongside my co-host for today, Simone Bramble, to discuss what is being done on the island and how others can help in the humanitarian effort. Join us as we cover as many topics as we can in an effort to divulge information on the status of the island and its neighboring affected sister islands. Thank You for your prayers for this beautiful island as it continues to navigate nature, attempt to recover and save lives.
- N.E.M.O - National Emergency Management Organization: Official authority on the management of the events related to the volcano, including evacuation efforts. Contact information: website: www.nemo.gov.vc - phone number: 784-456-2975