St. Vincent and the Grenadines : La Soufriere; Testing Deliveries but NOT OUT !

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One Caribbean Nation.



The devastation wreaked upon the good people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines by the eruption of the Mount Soufriere Volcano, will remain in their memories forever. When confronted by such horrific acts of nature, we are all reminded of our insignificance, in the greater scheme of things.

Many will utilize their faith and Christian/religious beliefs, to navigate them through this difficult period. The Mahogany Coconut Group respects all faiths, religions and beliefs; quite aware of the role they play throughout our region. The MCG sees such journeys as deeply personal to their followers. The  great spiritual comfort they bring to the lives, trials, and tribulations of our people, at home and in the Diaspora cannot be denied or ignored.

We urge all Caribbean people and friends of the region, to render assistance to our sister island. We also take this opportunity to wish, the wonderful people of Barbados, a very quick recovery from the volcanic ash that has resulted from this tragedy. We are confident that the people and government will do all that is possible, to reduce and eradicate all inconveniences.

In times such as these, we remind the people of these two great Caribbean Nation states, that our collective resilience has been tested and will be tested many times. On each occasion, without fail, we have buried all differences and rallied to each other’s cause. We will overcome the devastation of Mount Soufriere and the pestilence of COVID.

Some are calling these developments a “double whammy”. But the warriors of the Caribbean will, with great passion and precision, hit them both over the boundary as we have often done.

We remain, not out!  

 


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