LIAT, The Caribbean Airline will continue flying across the region. This statement comes from the Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Julie Reifer- Jones in response to recent media reports about the airline. She is reassuring passengers that the airline will continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner to provide connectivity and service to the region. Mrs. Reifer-Jones noted that while the airline is in a challenging financial situation, LIAT has continued flying through the region with support from its principal shareholders: the Governments of Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Dominica. She noted, however, that…
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Teachers from 12 primary schools from vulnerable communities across the country have received special training under a learning enhancement nutrition support programme organised by the Zero Hunger Trust Fund. The two-day workshop which took place on the 28th February and 1st March saw emphasis being placed on reading. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zero Hunger Trust Fund Laura Anthony Browne, in her remarks at the opening of the workshop said the trust fund was established with the aim of eradicating hunger in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, an objective consistent with the target established by the United Nations sustainable…
Do not think for a minute that if the judgement on the elections petitions are returned in favour of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) and the NDP ends up with 8 seats and the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) is reduced to 7 seats that the NDP will walk into government the next day. That is the message that former Prime Minister and founder of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) Sir James Mitchell is hoping party members and supporters will understand. “Pay attention to the Constitution of St Vincent and the Grenadines and the powers of the Prime…
Cnc3 -Grenada soca star, Mr Killa has won the 2019 Power Soca category in the International Soca Monarch competition. The result came as little surprise to many as Mr Killa, whose real name is Hollice Jonah Mapp, was riding high in the lead-up to the event with his popular, ‘Run With It’ that called on partygoers to “pick up something and run with it”. He performed in position number 6 out of 8 competitors. Mr Killa’s performance was in front of an elaborate set in the form of a castle, while he was dressed as a king surrounded by gladiators.…
It’s time again for the National Schools’ Band Showcase 2019, and according to the organizers it promises to be even bigger and better. The National Schools’ Band Showcase is a partnership among the Ministries of Tourism, Sports and Culture, and Education and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Cooperative Credit Union (SVGTCCU). Over eighteen schools will participate in the event. The Showcase was launched on Monday, February 25th, 2019 at the SVGTCCU conference room. Chair of the media launch, Orande ‘Bomani’ Charles described the 2nd year of the Schools’ Band Showcase as exciting. Charles told the audience that several…
R SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES, February 28, 2019 – The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines takes this opportunity to inform the general public that Representatives from The British Royal Navy are expected to arrive in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday March 24, 2019 to conduct various aspects of the Royal Navy’s recruitment process. Several applicants from across the country have already been selected by the British Royal Navy to attend a day of recruit processing where they will undertake the Recruit Test, Pre-Joining Fitness Test and a Selection Interview. Successful applicants will be progressed to…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that occurred at Morne Ronde Mountain on 22.02.19. Preliminary investigations revealed that some unknown person(s) unlawfully and maliciously wounded a 20-year-old resident of Redemption Sharpes by allegedly shooting him on his right leg with a gun. The police are therefore soliciting the assistance of the members of the public with vital information about this report that will aid with the investigation and the prosecution of the offender(s) or any other reports to divulge same to the Assistant Commissioner in charge Crimes at 1784-456-1339 or the Officer in charge North Western Division…
Police are investigating a report of Arson made by a 51-year-old Mechanic on 27.02.19. The V/C in his report to the police alleges that some unknown person(s) for without lawful excuse destroyed by fire one (1) gold Toyota Hiace van valued ten thousand, five hundred dollars (EC$10,500.00), one (1) board and galvanize garage valued two thousand, five hundred dollars (EC$2,500.00) and one (1) blue Daihatsu Terios jeep valued five thousand dollars (EC$5000.00). The total cost of the items destroyed is eighteen thousand dollars EC$18,000.00. The incident occurred at New Grounds on 23.02.19. The police are soliciting the assistance of the…
Police are investigating a report of Robbery made by a 48-year-old Salesman on 26.02.19. The V/C in his report to the police alleges that three (3) unknown persons armed with cutlasses, robbed him of two thousand and seventy-nine dollars and twenty-five cents (EC$2079.25) in cash at Green Hill on 26.02.19. The police are soliciting the assistance of the members of the public with vital information about this case that will aid with the investigation and the prosecution of the offender(s) or any other reports to divulge same to the Assistant Commissioner in charge Crimes at 1784-456-1339 or the Officer in…
Police have arrested and jointly charged Rose-Marie Dennie, 40 years old Unemployed and Nnadeba Azesha Dennie, 18 years old Unemployed of Redemption Sharpes with Wounding on 27.02.19. The accused women unlawfully and maliciously allegedly wounded a 24-year-old man of Diamond by chopping him on the left side of his face and left hand with a cutlass; and for beating him on his head with a piece of board. The incident occurred on 18.01.19 at Redemption Sharpes. The women are expected to appear before the Magistrate Court to answer the charges.