Tropical Shipping makes donation to World Paediatrics

Tropical Shipping St. Vincent and the Grenadines has made a financial donation in the amount of EC$2,700.00 to World Paediatrics.

The shipping agency in a release said the funds, provided by way of a cheque on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, will assist in defraying costs associated with providing critical paediatric medical services to children across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), and the wider Eastern Caribbean region.

World Paediatrics (WP) is a non-profit organization that has been delivering life-changing surgical and diagnostic paediatric care to children in SVG the Eastern Caribbean since 2002. This past year, the organization evaluated over 1,500 Caribbean children and conducted over 200 surgeries across various paediatric specialities. Sales Manager of Tropical Shipping, Maxine Howard expressed the company’s enthusiasm for supporting WP for another year, highlighting their longstanding commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities.

“We are proud to contribute to a cause that directly impact the lives of children and their families, and we remain committed to initiatives that support the people of the islands we serve.” Howard is quoted in the release as stating.

Executive Director, for WP, Caribbean, Lauren McIntosh-Shallow extended heartfelt thanks to Tropical Shipping for its continued support, stating, “We are thankful for this continued partnership with Tropical Shipping

over the years. This contribution much like the previous ones, play a vital role in expanding access to advanced paediatric care to children in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Eastern Caribbean. This support helps ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, can access specialized and advanced paediatric care they need to thrive”.