PRESS RELEASE 004/15 For Immediate Release January 13, 2015 PRIME MINISTER REACHES OUT TO ST. VINCENT The people of neighbouring St. Vincent and the Grenadines were plunged into mourning on Monday, when a minibus crashed into the sea sometime before 8 a.m. At least five people, including students, lost their lives. Prime Minister and Minister For Finance, Economic Affairs, Planning & Social Security, Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has reached out to his counterpart, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon. Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, to lend his support. Just over three years ago, we suffered similar tragedy in Saint Lucia, and this must be a very difficult time for our friends and neighbours in St. Vincent. Dr. Gonsalves called this a tragedy of national proportion, but a loss of this nature touches all of us throughout the region, and draws us closer together as a people. It is never easy to deal with an accident of this magnitude, and the sorrow and pain are magnified when children are involved. I call on my fellow Saint Lucians to spare a thought and say a prayer for those families, who must be in such turmoil right now. Our children are of paramount importance, and I take this opportunity to add my voice, my thoughts and prayers for the schools, the communities and the homes that have been impacted by the terrible accident that took place on Monday morning. As of Tuesday morning, the Coast Guard and police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines continued rescue and recovery efforts in the rough seas off the north coast.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:56:35 +0000
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