Bahamas/Jamaica brings relief to SVG
Some of the items (see portable toilets to the right) that arrived from Jamaica via a Bahamian vessel, to aid in the relief of displaced persons. (Photo Credit: API SVG)
In a show of solidarity for St Vincent and the Grenadines, the Governments of Jamaica and the Bahamas joined forces to bring relief supplies to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Bahamian vessel HMBS Lawrence Major, a Bahamian Defence Force vessel, arrived here on Tuesday 27th April with relief supplies from Jamaica.
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Saboto Caesar; Minister of Tourism and Area Representative for North Leeward, Hon. Carlos James; and Honourary Consul of Jamaica to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Mrs. Morine Williams were present to welcome the contingent and accept the various donations.