Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said some ten thousand persons whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano, will receive income support from the Government
The Prime Minister made the disclosure, during a News Conference on Tuesday.
Dr. Gonsalves said those in line to receive payments include Farmers, and Fisher-folk.
Prime Minister Gonsalves said the Ministry of Agriculture is working out the logistics to ensure that everyone is paid, as there are now fewer payment centres available, since some areas in the Red Zone are off limits.