Update from St. Vincent on Volcano Overnight, there was yet another explosion of the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent. Thousands of persons have been displaced from their homes in proximity to the volcano; while many have been evacuated to shelters in the green zone, the ash fall has been polluting the air and there are concerns for respiratory issues. As we found out today, the country is now also facing a water shortage. To top it off, that Caribbean island is also at risk of a spike in C