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Prime Minister extends condolences on the passing of Butch Stewart

Published 7 January 2021

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Gordon “Butch” Stewart

Prime Minister, Dr the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has joined the ranks of those expressing sympathy on the passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart, who is regarded as a giant in the media and tourism industries.

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Antigua PM sends letter of solidarity to PM Mottley

Published 4 January 2021

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Article by
Barbados Today

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Sunday sent a letter of solidarity to Prime Minister Mia Mottley, as Barbados grapples with a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Below is the full text of Prime Minister Browne’s letter:

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DLP: Gov’t has failed citizens; time to lockdown

Published 4 January 2021

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Article by
Barbados Today

Democratic Labour Party (DLP) president Verla DePeiza Sunday charged that the Government of Barbados has failed to protect its citizens and has recommended a national lockdown and closure of borders so that the authorities can get a handle on the current COVID-19 outbreak.

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Vincentians warned to stay clear of La Soufriere volcano

Published 29th December 2020

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Photo credit: Discover SVG

The UWI-Seismic Research Centre has received reports of activity in St Vincent and the Grenadines that may be related to La Soufriere volcano.  

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UPDATE ON LA SOUFRIERE

Published 29 December 2020

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Here is a summary of the press conference:

  1. There is currently an Effusive eruption at La Soufriere SVG similar to 1971/72.
  2. An effusive eruption is a type of volcanic eruption in which lava steadily flows out of a volcano onto the ground. There are two major groupings of eruptions: effusive and explosive. Effusive eruption differs from explosive eruption. In explosive eruption, magma is violently fragmented and rapidly expelled from a volcano.

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