Hurricane relief concert to be staged this Sunday

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Gospel Hub Promotions will host a hurricane relief concert this Sunday, July 14, to aid those affected by Hurricane Beryl.

The event, with the tag line ‘Yet Still We Rise’, will be held at the Victoria Park commencing with a family fun afternoon at 3 p.m, followed by a gospel concert at 6 pm.

A release from the Office of the Prime Minister, states that the programme includes special prayers, the ministry of the Word and entertainment by

leading local gospel artistes. The main act will be by Jaron Nurse, a renowned Gospel artiste from Trinidad and Tobago. There will also be addresses by Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves and other government ministers.

The prime minister is encouraging Vincentians to come out and support the event, noting that this concert is a chance for us to unite, support our neighbours, and demonstrate our resilience in the face of challenges.

The release adds that the Hurricane Beryl concert aims to bring the Vincentian community together through music, providing hope and solidarity to those impacted by the calamity.

All funds raised will directly aid hurricane relief efforts, such as providing food, shelter, and medical aid to those affected.