FIRST VINCY DIASPORA DIALOGUE HELD IN BROOKLYN IN POST COVID AND ERUPTION ERA

The SVG Diaspora Committee of NY Inc. (DC) under the auspices of the Consulate General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in New York City held on the evening of Saturday September 24, 2022 hosted an event Vincy Diaspora Dialogue: "Re-Engaging the Vincentian Diaspora in a Post- Covid, Post Eruption Era". The event saw the return of public townhall style events since the onset of the covid 2019 pandemic. The audience heard remarks from Prime Minister Ralph E. Gonsalves, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Keisal M. Peters, Ambassador Lou-Anne Gilchrist, Consul General Rondy Mc Intosh, and Chairperson of the SVG Diaspora Committee Sherrill-Ann Mason.

In addition to speeches that highlighted the importance of diaspora engagement for development, a major high point was the recognition of Vaughan Toney, President and CEO of the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center, who was bestowed with the honor of being announced as an Ambassador-at-Large for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He will now carry a diplomatic passport and bestowed all the privileges of that title.

Young pannist Siboney Tannis Hector was also featured along with calypsonian Dennis Bowman as part of the entertainment package.

The event was held in alignment with the organization's mission which states: the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of NY Inc. exists to build meaningful linkages between the Diaspora and the relevant institutions and people in SVG and the USA, and to focus on strengthening the policy-making processes in SVG and the USA as they relate to policies directly and indirectly affecting Vincentians living in the USA and in SVG.

St. Vincent and the grenadines CONTINUES TO experiencE A multifaceted disaster

To learn more about the event and how to donate in support of small farmers and youth affected by the April 2021 volcanic eruptions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, visit: www.youroumei.com
Months after April 9, 2021, when St. Vincent and the Grenadines experienced its first major volcanic eruption in 40 years, life is far from normal. Lahars, tropical storms and the ongoing covid-19 pandemic continue to compound the gravity of the destruction. The volcano destroyed many homes, displaced over 20,000 people, and disrupted agricultural life, a mainstay of the country's economy. The country's fragile economy had already been impacted by disruptions caused to tourism and trade due to the pandemic. The cumulative effect has been much loss to livelihoods, employment and hope.

And now as many shelters shut their doors, and evacuees return to their homes, the magnitude of the rebuilding of lives and livelihoods is setting in. The reality is, it may take several years to rebuild and restore livelihoods. The Vincentian people must not be forgotten in this ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Find out how you can lend your expertise or donate resources. For more information about the needs, contact the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Embassy to the United States of America at:
1629 K Street N.W
Suite 704
Washington, D C. 20006

Tel: 202-364-6730
Email: mail@embsvg.com

Attn:
H.E. Lou-Anne Gilchrist
Ambassador of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the United States of America

Plume at
​la soufriere volcano

To donate to the Disaster Relief effort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines:
www.helpstvincent.com

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What do we do?

Awareness Raising
​& Public Policy

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York Inc. exists to build meaningful linkages between the Diaspora and the relevant institutions and people in SVG and the USA, and to focus on strengthening the policy-making processes in SVG and the USA as they relate to policies directly and indirectly affecting Vincentians living in the USA and in SVG.

Institution Building
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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York Inc. seeks to build institutions in the Vincentian Diaspora that foster greater participation, cooperation and capacity building across broad sectors including the business, sports, and cultural sectors. We also actively promote the need for a Vincentian owned and operated Community Center.

Humanitarian
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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York Inc. lends a helping hand to individuals and organisations who are in distress or whose goals are in alignment with our organisations mission and goals. We have supported disaster relief efforts, domestic violence advocacy, sports, culture, and families facing difficulties with the passing of loved ones.

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT ACTIVITIES

SVG DIASPORA COMMITTEE HOSTS LECTURE WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COURT OF JUSTICE, ADRIAN SAUNDERS

diaspora committee OF NY INC. partnerS with the carnival development corporation to launch "vincy mas" 2018 in new york

2nd Annual
SVG DIASPORA
​HERITAGE AWARDS HONOREES 2017

 SVG Diaspora Committee of NY kicks off Summer Vincy BBQ Season at new location: Friends of Crown Heights, 1435 Prospect Place on May 20, 2017

Diaspora Committee of New York Inc. partners with Rose Hall Development Organization
as part sponsor of the 2016 Rose Hall Culture Fest

First International Flights arrived at Argyle International Airport on February 14, 2017:
Sunwing from Canada and Dynamic Airlines & Caribbean Airlines from New York

Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) Launches new Diaspora Mapping Project funded by the International Organization Migration  (IOM):
RIDU Encourages Vincentians in the Diaspora to Sign up

Carnival Development Corporation Launches 40th Anniversary of Vincy Mas 2017 in New York and Promises a Spectacular Package for the Hottest Carnival in the Caribbean:
June 30 - July 11, 2017

Successful Diaspora Week of Activities:
Celebrating International Migrants Day
​December 18, 2016

SVG Diaspora Week 2016 (Dec 17 - 23, 2016) included a boat cruise up the Leeward coast, church services, a radio program, a development tour to the historic Rose Hall village on the Leeward side of the island, Diaspora Nine Morning throughout the country and a outdoor cookout "Bus-a-lime" at the Rawacou Recreational Park.
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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York Inc. works in cooperation with individuals and other organizations in the Vincentian Diaspora and in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and beyond, to assist in building the capacity of Vincentians and their institutions at home and abroad to develop themselves in the Diaspora and to advance the progress of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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