SVG’s Government launches official website for hurricane relief

By Admin. Updated 5:00 a.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

People who want to donate to the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund can do so safely through a new website launched by the government.

According to information from the Office of the Prime Minister, the website’s url is: https://svghurricanerelief.gov.vc/hurricane/

“Hurricane Beryl impacted Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at category 4. Reports show severe devastation in the Southern Grenadine Island of Union Island, where 90% of homes were severely damaged or completely destroyed. Similar levels of significant damage were reported for the Grenadine Islands of Mayreau, Mustique, Petit St. Vincent, Palm Island, Bequia and Canouan,” the Office of the Prime Minister said.

The hurricane impacted the country on July 1.

“There have been two confirmed deaths and word of other fatalities and casualties are looming,” the Office said.

The Office is encouraging persons to click the link below if they wish to make a financial donation to the relief efforts.

“Thank you for your invaluable support in this time of sadness, loss, and devastation,” the office said.