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The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), handed over to the Government a twenty -foot container of supplies worth EC$63,000.

The supplies, courtesy of SimplyHelp, a Los Angeles based non-governmental organisation, and the Tzu Chi Foundation, Taiwan; were handed over at the Redemption Shapes Learning Resource Centre, on Thursday, 15th July, 2021. Supplies include clothing, shoes, masks, face shields, toys for children, as well as ten (10) computers and a generator.

Taiwan’s resident Ambassador, H.E. Calvin Ho, handed over the supplies to the Ministries of National Mobilisation and Education, respectively, on behalf of SimplyHelp. H.E. Ambassador Ho said he hopes that the donation will help to improve the lives of children here.

Minister of Education Hon. Curtis King, accepted the computers and generator on behalf of his Ministry. Minister King described the donation as a timely one, given the challenges created by the April 9th volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic, on the youths of SVG.

Minister of National Mobilisation, Hon. Dr. Orando Brewster, used the opportunity to thank the Government and people of Taiwan for their continued support.

The handing-over ceremony coincided with the 40th Anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Taiwan on 15th August, 2021.

SOURCE: Agency for Public Information (API)