Taiwan pledges more than XCD $500,000 to assist SVG after Hurricane Beryl

A photo posted by Taiwan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

By Admin. Updated 5:18 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Taiwan said it is set to provide US$200,000 in donations to assist Saint Vincent and the Grenadines after Hurricane Beryl hit the country on July 1st, 2024.

In the currency conversion, USD $1 is equal to $2.70 Eastern Caribbean Dollars – XCD.

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines made the announcement in a July 3 press release.

“At this tragic time, Taiwan Ambassador Fiona, Huei-Chun FAN expressed solidarity and profound sympathy with the people and government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,” the Embassy said in the press release.

Taiwan stands firmly and is willing to offer support to provide an emergency relief grant as humanitarian aid for the recovery and reconstruction efforts, the Embassy said.

President Lai Ching-te of the Republic of China (Taiwan)reaffirms Taiwan’s friendship and solidarity with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during this challenging time, as well as prayers for a swift recovery, the Embassy said.