Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – In light of confirmed measles cases in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has intensified its public health surveillance efforts. This move comes as SVG prepares for an influx of visitors from regions grappling with active measles outbreaks, including the USA, Europe, and Nepal. Measles, an exceptionally contagious viral illness, spreads easily through airborne droplets when an infected individual coughs, sneezes, or talks. The virus remains active and contagious in the air or on surfaces for up to…
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Everybody deserve to be loved and appreciated, at some point in our life, we start dating, with the intention of getting married and starting a family with our significant other. However, while dating, you must have the eyes of an eagle because some men and women are “wolves in sheep clothing”. A relationship is hard work and both individuals must put in the hard work for a longevity relationship because one hand can’t clap. One of the biggest mistake that is made during the dating stage is people tend to gravitate towards beauty and not “personality”. Pretty face and bad…
The increase in violent crimes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a major concern to Vincentians. St Vincent and the Grenadines has seen record levels of homicides in 2022 and 2023. The Unity Labour Party (ULP) government has failed to act on this critical issue which is affecting Vincentians.The New Democratic Party (NDP) has been calling for action from the ULP government to address the spiralling crime situation for a number of years. In 2018, members of the NDP walked from Fitz Hughes to Kingstown and from Rabacca to Kingstown, to bring awareness to the serious crime situation in…
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has had 43 years of unbroken diplomatic relations with the R.O.C.(Taiwan). Therefore, our Prime Minister’s determination to witness in person the inauguration of the 16th democratically elected President and Vice President of Taiwan may be seen as symbolic of the depth of the relationship shared by our countries. Indeed, while here in Taiwan, our Prime Minister referred specifically to the value which our country places on exhibiting its loyalty to Taiwan, and Taiwan has reciprocated in this regard.Honour Guard and Military Salute In the early hours of the morning of 18th May, 2024, Prime Minister,…
In an unexpected turn of events, Skinny Fabulous, the popular Caribbean artist, was informed by workers at Hot 97.1 that none of his 2024 releases would be played on their station. The decision, reportedly made by station owner Luke Boyea, came as a surprise to Skinny Fabulous, who expressed his confusion and disappointment over the situation. “I don’t even know specifically what the issue is,” he remarked. “Whatever personal issues exist, which I’m not totally sure of, I didn’t expect a decision to ban all my music. Music is usually banned when it violates the well-being of society or is…
Country Meets Town J’ouvert Band (CMT), a dedicated non-profit organization focused on community support and improvement has made it our business to give back to ourcommunities. In this new initiative, we have proudly donated high-quality tiles to two preschools in the Mesopotamia valley. This generous contribution which values approximately $10,000 is part of our commitment to enhancing educational environments for young learners. Representatives of the Marriaqua Methodist Pre-school and First Impression Pre-school expressed their gratitude for the donation of the much needed tiles. The new tiles will replace the old flooring, creating a safer and more aesthetically pleasing environment for…
A police officer has been directly involved in a fatal accident in Hopewell, Mesopotamia. Authorities have confirmed the incident, though further details are yet to be released. ANN can confirm the identity of the Officer ,who had been identified as Vandy Bruce.
By Dr Richard A. Byron-Cox A couple of weeks ago I penned in ANN, “How NDP can win come 2025.” Therein I outlined some issues inadequately addressed by the government, including what I termed, “the mother of all problems: lawlessness and criminality.” I theorised that if the Opposition were to have a laser-sharp focus on these deficiencies, they could be victorious come 2025. I thought the piece might stimulate the NDP to offer some credible -and sellable to the populace-, ideas to meet these challenges. To my horror, these unpatriotic boneheads are billboarding to the world that this country is…
A tropical wave is currently dominating our weather pattern, bringing with it a high chance of light rain and pockets of moderate showers across the islands. Model guidance indicates that we can expect approximately 2 inches of rainfall over the next 72 hours. Residents and motorists are urged to exercise caution as there is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds near showers.Additionally, from Sunday night, we anticipate a slight dust intrusion which could become moderate, potentially reducing air quality and visibility at times.Winds are expected to blow from the east-southeast at speeds of 15 to 30 km/h,…
A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below- normal precipitation. Droughts are increasing across the globe as a result of climate change and in St. Vincent and the Grenadines we have been experiencing frequent droughts which is wreaking havoc on our lives and the environment. Bigger and Developing countries are burning a lot of fossil fuels which is accelerating climate change and causing an increase of droughts, affecting us in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. According to a CNN news article, the article states that Earth in 2023 was 1.48 degrees Celsius warmer than…