The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), has sent a large shipment of Hurricane Beryl relief supplies bound for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Department of Public Information said.
It said in a release that the vessel, MV Hien, is a privately-owned boat that was contracted to transport the supplies. It departed local waters at approximately 6 pm on Sunday July 7, 2024. It is estimated to arrive at its destination today.
The vessel is carrying supplies that were accumulated in response to a Needs List that was provided by St Vincent. An earlier relief package arrived in Grenada several days ago via a Guyana Defence Force (GDF) aircraft.
Items on the vessel bound for St. Vincent and the Grenadines include pumpkin, cassava, milk, peanut butter, tarpaulin, batteries and battery chargers, solar fans and lamps, mattresses, pillows, clothing, sanitary products, hygiene items, first aid kits, power tools, galvanized sheets, lumber, doors, generators, water tanks, and safety vests, DPI said. These items were acquired through a collaborative effort among the Government of Guyana, the Private Sector Commission, and local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will officially receive these items at their Port Kingstown location, DPI said.
