MV Hein, the privately-owned boat that left Guyana’s shores on Sunday with a large shipment of hurricane relief supplies, is expected to reach St. Vincent and the Grenadines sometime today.

According to a press release, the vessel which was contracted to transport the supplies, departed local waters at approximately 18:00 hours on July 7 and is estimated to arrive at its destination on July 9.

The vessel is carrying various resources that were accumulated as a result of a Needs List that was provided by the impacted Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nation.

The release added that a relief package was sent to Grenada several days ago via a Guyana Defence Force (GDF) aircraft.

Some of the items on the vessel bound for St. Vincent and the Grenadines include: pumpkin, cassava, milk, peanut butter, tarpaulin, batteries and battery chargers, solar fans and lamps, mattresses, pillows, clothing, sanitary products, hygienic items, first aid kits, power tools, zinc, lumber, doors, generators, water tanks, and safety vests.

The release added that these items were acquired through a collaborative effort with the Government of Guyana, the Private Sector Commission, and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will officially receive these items at their Port Kingstown location.

Additionally, it was noted that CARICOM and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) are working with
all stakeholders to ensure safety and security during the ongoing hurricane season.
“The Guyana Government has heard the call to render aid and will do so consistently as the need arises,” the release added.