On October 30, 2010, Hurricane Tomas impacted the islands of St. Vincent and St. Lucia, with sustained winds of up to 92 mph (148 km/h) and gusts of over 100 mph (160 km/h) over a 10 hours period. The cost of damage associated with the passage of Hurricane Tomas was estimated at USD 84.95 million with most of the damage …

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is among the most vulnerable countries in the world. Recently, intensified storms and rainfall concentration have caused significant damage to infrastructure: housing, road networks, schools, hospitals and utilities (water, electricity and telephone). Accordingly, the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with under the 11th European Development Fund will be implementing a Road Management and Rural …