Chairman of the Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers, Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will welcome his regional counterparts from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Lucia at the annual Council of Minister’s Meeting. The meeting will convene at the Beachcombers Hotel on Friday April 5, 2019 commencing at 9:30am with an official opening ceremony. Remarks will be delivered by representatives from the Embassy of the United States in Barbados, the European Union, and the Regional Security System. The featured address will be delivered by…
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The Unity Labour Party (ULP) is preparing to hold a grand March and Rally this Thursday to celebrate the party’s 18th Anniversary in Government in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On Thursday, members and Supporters of the ULP are expected to turn out in their numbers in Kingstown. They will gather at the Party’s Headquarters at 2:30pm on Thursday and proceed with a March around Kingstown. The Celebration Rally will be held at Heritage Square, where the accomplishments of the Administration will be outlined.
The Asberth News Network (ANN) is preparing to partner with the different components of Vincy Mas to give back to Carnival patrons during Vincy Mas 2019. CEO of ANN, Asberth Williams says the media house will be partnering with Mas Bands, promoters and other major components of the festival to make Vincy Mas 2019 a festive season for everyone. He says people can win prizes by liking the ANN Page on Facebook, and sharing the news stories. He says during the promotion patrons can win carnival costumes and tickets to the hottest events for Vincy Mas 2019. Mr. Williams says…
The Asberth News Network (ANN) is preparing to partner with ITFX Digital Solutions to hold a major interactive program for Vincy Mas 2019, to highlight the talents and work of different components of Carnival. The program is dubbed “Meet the Artistes, meet the Producers, Mas Men and Designers!” During the program, ANN will be hosting Live Interviews with the different components of Carnival where fans and other Carnival patrons can hear about their plans for Vincy Mas 2019 and more. Interested Artistes, Producers, Mas Men and Designers can contact 17844345721 or email [email protected] to be featured on the program.
The Income Tax Amendment Bill, was passed in Parliament today. This comes as the Government continues its thrust to improve the administrative efficiency of its system of taxation. The Bill was tabled by Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves who explained that the Amendment was intended to address deficiencies within the existing legislation. The Drug (Prevention of Misuse) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and the Child Justice Bill, 2019 received their first reading and were sent to Select Committees. Parliament has been adjourned until Thursday May 2nd, at 10:00am.
A Song entitled “Climate Action” was launched here last week, as the United Nations Development Program {UNDP} is seeking to raise awareness on the effects of Climate Change. The Song was written and performed by Vincentians Adrian Wright, Danielle Veira and Damion McTair and produced in collaboration with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Music Professionals SVG AMP. It is part of a Climate Change Public Education Program, being implemented by the UNDP Japan Caribbean Climate Change Partnership. The Climate Action Song will be disseminated to local Radio and Television Stations and is available via UNDP online platforms.
Year Two Arts, Sciences and General Studies are the new Track and Field champions at the SVG Community College, as they ran away with the 2019 QuickCash Corp. National Lotteries SVG Community College Track and Field Finals, on Friday 29 th March, amassing a total of 359 points. The Technical and Vocational Divisional took the second spot with 249 points while Year One Arts, Sciences and General Studies placed third with a total of 225 points. Year Two Arts, Sciences and General Studies also walked away with the Female and Male Divisional honors, with a tally of 183 point in…
Bridgetown Barbados – A tug-o-war between the wife and mother of a murdered man has led to his burial being delayed and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) caught in the middle Shane Brathwaitĺe, who was gunned down on February 27, outside his vehicle at St Martin’s, St Philip, was to be buried on March 13, but his funeral never took place. When it will happen is anybody’s guess. Attorneys for the QEH cannot determine if to hand over the body to Kelston Rollins, who was authorised by Shane’s wife of 11 years, Renee, who lives in the United States to…
As National Heroes and Heritage month 2019 comes to an end, the Ministry of Culture is appealing to Vincentians to celebrate local Heroes who have made a significant contribution to national development. This appeal was made by Chief Cultural Officer, Anthony Theobalds. Mr. Theobalds noted that many Vincentians have developed an appreciation for the achievements of Black People in the international arena. He said some Vincentians appear to be more concerned with Black History Month in the United States than they are about celebrating Vincentian History and its Heroes. Mr. Theobalds is there fore appealing to Vincentians to celebrate the…
A month of activities will be carried out by the National Emergency Management Organisation NEMO in April, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the last eruption of La Soufriere. NEMO says the activities will run from April 4 – May 4, and will focus on community preparedness for a volcanic eruption and sensitizing the public about the ‘Volcanic Emergency Evacuation’ aspect of the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Component of the Trade Winds Exercise 2019. The activities to commemorate the 40th Anniversary will be officially launched during a ‘Soufriere Blow-Out Exhibition’ scheduled to take place on Friday 12th April, at…