St. Vincent and the Grenadines
ICT Profile
National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO)
Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Information Technology
National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC)
112,000
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, island country lying within the Lesser Antilles, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It consists of the island of Saint Vincent and the northern Grenadine Islands, which stretch southward toward Grenada. The island of Saint Vincent lies about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Saint Lucia and 100 miles (160 km) west of Barbados. It is 18 miles (30 km) long and has a maximum width of 11 miles (18 km). The larger islands of the Grenadines associated with Saint Vincent are Bequia, Canouan, Mayreau, Mustique, Prune (Palm) Island, Petit Saint Vincent Island, and Union Island. The Tobago Cays, just to the east of Mayreau, have been designated a wildlife reserve.
The name Saint Vincent originally applied to the mainland and the group of smaller islands associated with it. After the attainment of independence in 1979 the multi-island state was renamed Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The capital and major port is Kingstown, on Saint Vincent. The country is a member of the Commonwealth.
Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$)
11
100
28.47
58.2
59.4
94%
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency and Disaster Management Act, 2006
-The Act provides for prevention, preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery in relation to hazards, disasters and emergencies, to provide for the establishment of the National Emergency Management Organisation, to provide for the appointment of a Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation, to establish a National Emergency Council, to provide for the development of a National Disaster Management Plan, to regulate emergency operation centres and shelters, to coordinate activities of persons involved in disaster management, to designate specially vulnerable areas and for related matters.
Telecommunications Act (CAP 418) of the Revised Laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines of 2009.
-According to the Telecommunications Act (Cap 418) and the Telecommunications (Licensing and Authorization) Regulations 2007 No 1 of 2007, anyone who wants to establish or operate a telecommunications network or provide telecommunications services must obtain a license. Organizations must apply for a licence and register the relevant frequencies before importing equipment such as VSAT, HF, VHF, or similar devices. The licensing fee varies depending on the type of equipment. Customs requires proof of NTRC clearance (i.e., the necessary licenses and frequency registrations) at the entry point.
-
