MORE VOLCANIC eruptions are expected on the Caribbean island of St Vincent in the days to come, according to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre.

On April 9, the La Soufrière volcano erupted for the first time at 8.41am. There were smaller explosions in the days that followed. Power cuts have been reported on the island and water supplies have been disrupted.

At time of writing, no deaths or injuries have been reported, but the island is currently covered in a layer of volcanic ash.

Some individuals have reported respiratory problems, according to the The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency.

Around 16,000 people have evacuated their homes so far under strict government orders, but some have refused to move.

Antigua, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis and St Lucia have pledged their support by opening up their doors to those evacuating. More than 100 people have been taken to St Lucia so far already.

The Royal Caribbean and other cruise ship companies have also been helping evict residents.

Over 3,000 people are staying at government run shelters around the island.

Prime minister Timonthy Harris of St Kitts and Nevis pledged $1 million to assist with evacuating residents and helping them resettle following the disaster.

Prime minister Ralph Gonsalves also thanked the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for sending supplies and equipment.

According to UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) Latin America, 5,000 children have been affected by the volcanic eruption.

The UK Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Friendship Trust are fundraising to help people affected. With the money they raised, the organisation hope to help people get their lives back together after the natural disaster.

So far, they have raised £89,691 and they hope to reach a target of £250,000.

You can contribute to the fundraiser here.

The La Soufrière volcano last erupted in 1979.