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UWI Seismic Research Centre experts say La Soufrière volcano still poses significant threat.
Experts at The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) advise that La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines remains dangerous despite pauses in explosive activity.
During a virtual press conference hosted on Wednesday, April 21, Rod Stewart,...
PAHO warns against getting COVID-19 vaccines outside of official channels
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 only through national immunization programs and officially authorized mechanisms and warns...
Misinformation fueling vaccine hesitancy, PAHO Director says
Misinformation is one of the most serious threats to public health, and it is most damaging when it fuels vaccine hesitancy, Pan American Health...
Barbados condemns Level 4 travel advisory by US Department of State
The following statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Barbados:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados...
Highly transmissible Brazilian COVID variant found in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian – The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed that the Brazilian variant of the COVID-19 virus, which is far more transmissible than...
Rowley and Gonsalves: UWI Sciences battle with them
The following statement is issued by the Vice-Chancellor of The UWI, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles.
As The University of the West Indies (The UWI) stands...
Hiker Who Climbed To The Summit Of La Soufriere Volcano Arrested
News784 understands that thrill-seeker Desron Rodriquez who defied orders to stay away from La Soufriere Volcano and ventured to the summit on Sunday 18th...
La Soufrière volcanic eruptions: Red Cross warns of immediate and long-term humanitarian needs
Near 20,000 people have been directly affected by La Soufrière volcanic eruptions in St. Vincent and The Grenadines (SVG).
As La Soufrière volcano remains highly...
Cannabis lovers celebrate 4/20: National Weed Day
Ah, April 20th. The international counterculture holiday where weed aficionados and growers the world over light up a joint in celebration of cannabis (preferably...
The UWI Seismic Research Centre Team’s communications receive boost from Digicel
Field Scientists at The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) / Montserrat Volcano Observatory based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines now have the benefit...
Two female, two male scientists appointed newest professors at The UWI Mona Campus
An epidemiologist, pharmacologist, physiologist and psychologist were recently promoted from Senior Lecturers to Professors.
The scientists who ascended to the highest academic rank at The...
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles calls on the OAS for coordinated investment in the Caribbean
— Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Professor Hilary Beckles has called on the Organization of American States (OAS) for coordinated, organized...
The UWI Seismic Research Centre receives CCRIF grant towards new equipment for monitoring...
The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) has received a grant from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) to support its monitoring efforts...