Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project - VEEP

31/08/2026

From the classroom to the field, chainsaw operators are putting their skills to the test in Montreal. 🌲🪚

Through the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP), in collaboration with BRAGSA, the Forestry Department and the National Qualifications Department (NQD), participants are receiving practical training in bucking, directional felling and other technical chainsaw operations, building the knowledge and confidence needed to work safely and efficiently.

The training forms part of VEEP’s investment in strengthening the pool of trained and certified chainsaw operators who can support emergency response and debris management activities across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

With safety, precision and technical competence at the forefront, participants are gaining hands-on experience that will help them respond more effectively when it matters most.

24/08/2026

The Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) in collaboration with BRAGSA, the Forestry Department and the National Qualifications Department (NQD) continues to strengthen emergency response capacity and develop a skilled workforce through the chainsaw certification training training as part of the Debris Management Programme.

Participants receive both classroom-based and practical instruction in the safe operation and maintenance of chainsaws. Training covers key mechanical components, safety features, the selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safe starting techniques, standard cutting methods, routine maintenance, and the identification and management of operational hazards.

Through this intervention, VEEP is contributing to the expansion of the pool of trained and certified chainsaw operators who can support debris management, emergency response and other activities requiring specialized chainsaw skills.

The initiative also provides participants with the opportunity to attain recognized certification, enhancing their employability and equipping them with transferable skills that can support employment opportunities locally and throughout the wider Caribbean and international markets.

By investing in skills development alongside emergency response capacity, VEEP is helping to build a safer, more capable and resilient workforce for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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17/08/2026

The Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) and the Beryl Emergency Resilient Recovery Project (BERRy) would like to inform the general public of a perception survey being conducted to gather feedback from beneficiaries.

The links are as follows:

VEEP:
https://l1nq.com/6v9pyw6

BERRy:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uQf0Zn9ggq

We look forward to your feedback.

13/08/2026

BRAGSA continues to restore road access in Demba Road, Enhams, through ongoing works under the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) Debris Management Programme.

The project includes the clearing of roadside vegetation and chainsaw cutting of overgrown trees to improve accessibility, enhance visibility, and create safer passage along the roadway for residents, farmers, and other road users.

These improvements are helping to restore reliable access to farming communities affected by the volcanic eruptions while supporting agricultural productivity and strengthening connectivity within the area.

This initiative forms part of BRAGSA’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate infrastructure affected by the volcanic eruptions and improve access for communities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

11/08/2026

BRAGSA continues to restore road access at Fall Piece, Richmond, through ongoing works under the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) Debris Management Programme.

The project includes roadway grading, vegetation clearance, and chainsaw cutting of overgrown trees to restore safe and reliable access for farmers and other road users. These works are improving the movement of agricultural supplies and produce while reopening routes that were severely impacted by the 2021 volcanic eruptions.

By rehabilitating these critical feeder roads, the initiative is helping to strengthen livelihoods, improve connectivity, and support farming communities that depend on reliable access to their lands.

This initiative forms part of BRAGSA's ongoing efforts to rehabilitate infrastructure affected by the volcanic eruptions and improve access for communities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

22/07/2026

BRAGSA continues to restore road access in Jack Hill, Rosehall, through ongoing debris management works under the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) Debris Management Programme.

Hear directly from farmers and residents as they share how the project is improving access to agricultural lands, supporting food production, and strengthening connectivity within the community.

These improvements are helping to restore reliable access to farming communities affected by the volcanic eruptions while supporting livelihoods and strengthening the nation's agricultural sector.

This initiative forms part of BRAGSA’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate infrastructure affected by the volcanic eruptions and strengthen access to farming communities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

06/05/2026