The Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP), is said to wrap up soon, after successfully implementing several key initiatives aimed at strengthening disaster response and recovery efforts.

According to the VEEP Communications Officer, Ari Shaw, the project has made significant strides in improving early warning systems, community preparedness and infrastructure resilience in volcanic risk areas.

"Right now, we are doing construction on the northern end of the island. We have three (3) bridges, in London and Overland and God Save The Queen bridge to wrap up construction on. We are going to be repaving the Waterloo Road and Jennings in addition to that the work we are doing in Campden Park and Belmont are wrapping up as well. And I know as we are in 2025 persons would wonder if their work were done since this eruption happened so long ago, but it is something that created a lot of damage and impacted a lot of persons even to this day. And that is why projects such as these are quite important. "

Shaw also outlines some of the initiatives implemented under the VEEP project.

"From the VEEP there a number of initiatives, the income support for one (1) where we provided cards for persons affected by the Soufriere eruptions. We have placed baby bridges in different parts of the island, there is one (1) North Union and two (2) in London and God Save The Queen. Now we most recently donated an APV to the Forestry Department to aid in their cleanup in the wake of the volcanic eruption."

SOURCE: National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC Radio)