According to information generated by the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, Trinidad, at 5:31 p.m. local time Tuesday, 21st August, 2018, an earthquake occurred at latitude 10.47N and longitude 62.75W or 58.0 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela, 93.0 km NE of Maturín, Venezuela, 134.0 km SE of Porlamar, Venezuela.
In response to the disregard for public safety exhibited by some omnibus operators here, the Traffic Department is seeking to clamp down on the use of loud music in vehicles.
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is reminding families to always have their emergency supplies at hand.
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force says it is working along closely with local Churches as they seek to address the issue of crime and violence in the country.