Cable & Wireless charitable foundation activates relief efforts
C&W Communications, Team Grenada activate emergency relief for Team Flow and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Social Share In the immediate aftermath of the first major eruption of La Soufrière [since 1979], Cable & Wireless Communications activated its emergency teams on the ground in St. Vincent and across the region to quickly respond to the needs of employees, their families, customers, and the broader community, a release said.
“Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W), parent company of Flow St. Vincent, stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (“SVG”) during this most difficult time in the islands’ history. We have been heartbroken to see the images of the disruption of the lives of the people caused by the volcanic eruption. We are committed to doing everything we can to provide support for the relief and recovery of the people
Appeal to the Red Cross Social Share
EDITOR: It was reported in the media (print) on Friday, February 12th, that the RED CROSS has been on a mission to reduce the spread of Dengue. That is indeed commendable and if the truth be told it reflects the sort of involvement from that well respected organization whose membership comprises men and women who have been traditionally held in high regard in our society.
The relevant piece which caught my attention in the NEWS newspaper of 12th February 2021, was captioned “LOCAL RED CROSS ON MISSION TO REDUCE SPREAD OF DENGUE” and it was contributed by Donald De Riggs. The information given was interesting and I felt urged to make contact with the office of the RED CROSS to get more information and offer some suggestions.
Red Cross fighting dengue with ‘safe barrel initiative’
From left: contractors Jimmy Dacon and Ewart Phillips (masks moved for photo) proudly show off their work. Social Share
The Local Red Cross and Red Crescent Society is spearheading an initiative to reduce the incidence of the deadly dengue fever which has already claimed eight lives since the outbreak last year and which claimed another life just two weeks ago.
From left: Red Cross project coordinator Harvey Farrell with farmer Alford James, beneficiary of the assistance from the Red Cross.
The project, with the code name “Safe barrel initiative” seeks to reduce the breeding areas of the aedes aegypti mosquito, carrier of the deadly dengue disease.
Some supermarkets to open Saturday Social Share
Although this Saturday has not been declared a public holiday, it is anticipated that many businesses will not open as the country steps up efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 locally.
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves announced on Monday evening that tomorrow, January 22 and Monday, January 25 have been declared public holidays for public health reasons.
As at January 20, 602 cases of COVID-19 had been recorded in St Vincent and the Grenadines, of which 481 remain active.
In recent times, local cases of COVID-19 have been increasing with 464 of the active cases being detected in clusters of local persons across the country.