Sagicor hands over supplies to NEMO 

KINGSTOWN – The misfortune occasioned by Mother Nature that has befallen St Vincent and the Grenadines, has seen many show their civic-mindedness in rendering much-needed assistance to that Caribbean nation.

In an immediate show of support for the people of the island following the recent eruption of the La Soufriere volcano, Sagicor pledged a donation of emergency supplies to assist with relief efforts in the drive to help get citizens back on their feet.

The first share of these supplies was presented to the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) on the morning of Thursday, April 15, by Stanley Browne, Sagicor’s general agent and principal representative in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The company announced its support of the local government agencies in the early days following the eruption on Friday, April 9, pledging to provide emergency supplies to those in immediate need, including mattresses, folding cots, blankets, face masks, water tanks and coolers.

President & CEO of Sagicor Life Inc, Robert Trestrail, said mobilisation was a team effort. “There was no hesitation by our team members in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the wider Eastern Caribbean when it came to looking at the ways in which we could provide immediate, critical relief. Thanks to the full support of the entire Sagicor group, more assistance is on the way with more supplies soon expected from Dominica, St. Lucia and Barbados.”

Browne, who operates the Sagicor offices in Kingstown and Arnos Vale, echoed similar sentiments. “We stand ready to assist the government and its agencies in offering and mobilizing support to ensure that we emerge on the other side of this stronger together.”

Sagicor is a leading financial services provider in the Caribbean, with over 175-years of history, and has a growing presence as a provider of life insurance products in the United States. Sagicor offers a wide range of products and services, including life, health, and general insurance, banking, pensions, annuities and real estate.
(PR)