The results of the National Diagnostic Test administered to Grade 2 and 4 students in June 2023 have shown that students at the higher Grade level performed better at English and worse in Mathematics than the lower-level students. According to Education Minister, Curtis King, it was the intention of officials within his ministry to analyse the results of these tests and will work through the curriculum to examine what interventions might be required at the various school levels.King, in response to a question about the Diagnostic Tests from Parliamentary Representative for the Southern Grenadines, Terrence Ollivierre in the last Sitting…
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Cornelius Stewart has emerged as the driving force behind Abahani Limited’s impressive performance in the 2023-24 Bangladesh Premier League. The talented forward from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been pivotal in Abahani’s attacking prowess, contributing to a staggering 70% of their total goals this season. In 14 matches, Stewart has demonstrated exceptional skill and consistency, scoring 16 goals and providing 5 assists. His contribution has been instrumental in Abahani’s offensive strategy, making him an indispensable asset to the team. Stewart’s ability to find the back of the net and set up goals for his teammates has solidified his reputation…
Dr Godwin Friday, Leader of the Opposition and Parliamentary Representative for the Northern Grenadines said that he welcomed the news that the clinic at Paget Farm will be rebuilt.It was announced at the last Sitting of Parliament on May 9 that the clinic at Paget Farm will be rebuilt utilizing funds from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).The finding amounting to EC$21.6 million has been allocated to the construction and rehabilitation of healthcare facilities in the country and is part of the US$50 million (EC$135 million) loan under the SFD.“The project mentioned here to be done, of course, it is…
The police service and police station across the country have gone rock bottom, St Clair ‘Major’ Leacock. Opposition Parliamentarian and Parliamentary Representative for Central Kingstown has said. He made the comment during the recent Parliamentary debate on the Bill to authorize government to secure a loan from the Saudi Development Fund (SFD) to assist in financing projects. According to Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves, the funds will be spent on the rehabilitation and construction of a number of projects including EC$17.6 million which will be spent on the rehabilitation of national security facilities, primarily police stations.A total of 20 facilities will…
At the recently concluded Whitsuntide Games, High performance club delivered a stellar performance, marking a significant milestone in our athletic history. Demonstrating remarkable prowess and determination, our athletes clinched a total of 14 medals, including two noteworthy combined relay medals, underscoring our competitive edge and athletic depth.Our medal tally boasted an impressive 2 Golds, 9 Silvers, and 3 Bronzes, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our athletes and coaching staff. Here are the highlights of our medalists:KeKenesha Richards – U-17 100m – Romual James – Open Men’s 100m – 磊Ariel Stephens – U-17 400m – Kirk Hamblet – Open…
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has launched an investigation into the distribution of the 2024 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Principles of Accounts Paper 02. This move comes in response to concerns raised about irregularities at specific examination centers.In an official statement, CXC assured candidates and parents that the situation is being addressed with the utmost urgency. The Council committed to taking appropriate actions upon the conclusion of the investigation to ensure the integrity of the examination process. This development follows closely on the heels of the CXC’s response to circulating social media rumors about an alleged examination paper leak.…
Photo credit : Demion Mctair The Issue The Unity Labour Party (ULP) government has been investing unprecedentedly huge sums of money for the development of young people and the nation as a whole. No government in the history of SVG has advanced the cause of young people as much as the ULP government has done; indeed, no government has even come close. The evidence is there before us in terms of extraordinarily large investments in the education and training of young people, in job creation for youths, in targeted strategic interventions (YES, SET, ON-SITE, PRYME) for the young, in culture…
On Wednesday, Mwata Henry, a 31-year-old man from Redemption Sharpes currently serving a 40-year sentence for murder, had an additional 23 years, nine months, and 23 days added to his prison term following a sentencing hearing for conspiracy to commit murder.Justice Rickie Burnett handed down a 28-year sentence for Henry’s role in the conspiracy to murder Collrise Pompey. After deducting the four years, two months, and 23 days Henry spent on remand, the effective sentence stands at 23 years, nine months, and 23 days. This new sentence will run consecutively to the 40-year term he is already serving.Henry’s co-accused, Dwayne…
By Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox As a child, I listened to the BBC World News at 7 am every morning and was mesmerized by how precisely on time it was every time. I stopped listening to this British brainwashing and global propaganda gig more than 3 decades ago, but remain impressed with their respect for time. On joining the UN in Geneva, that Swiss-clockwork nation so impacted me, I concluded that it’s the societal perfection of the Old Faithful. Other similar experiences have fashioned me to the point where my abhorrence for ill-discipline as regards time is so total that…
Excerpts of Honourable Daniel Cumming’s presentation on his weekly radio program) The CWSA has failed to invest in capital expenditure to address the water shortage problem. If one takes a look at the capital investment made by the CWSA over the last two decades specifically, one will see a significant decline in the capital investment. The CWSA seems to have been more interested in the bottom line. If you simply roll over, you pay the debts that you have. Most of those debts have been paid off a long time for the quality investment in Dalaway and other places during…