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The debate on crime has intensified following the historical walk by the New Democratic Party (NDP) for jobs and against crime.   And, there have been continuous reports of shootings, attempted homicides, wounding, burglary, praedial larceny, and rapes. Yet, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has failed to outline an effective strategy to successfully tackle the scourge of crime that is affecting the nation. We continue to hear the usual rhetoric from a Prime Minister who has definitely lost touch with the people. At his recent press conference on 2nd October, Dr. Gonsalves continued his tirade and…

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines –World Pediatric Project (WPP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will be conducting pediatric urology assessments and care from October 13th-20th, 2018.  The clinic will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018, for all children up to the age of 21 years old. The Urology Mission will evaluate children who have urological problems such as: hypospadias, undescended testes and other issues related to the genitourinary system (genitals, ureters, urethras and bladder).Our pediatric urology team has the experience and qualifications to treat these complex issues in children. WPP continues to mobilize pediatric specialty teams…

After breaking the story about the sexual assault of a 6 year old child by a 70 year old. Yet another one of his victims have spoken out. In exchanged WhatsApp messages, the young lady explained that she was often sick from school due to health problems and her parents worked outside of the island, so she lived with her grandmother.  She recalls that she was 5 years old during her first encounter with the accused. On this day, she had a bad cold and stayed home with her grandmother. Her grandmother sent her to the accused’s home to get…

The development of several COVID vaccines in less than a year has given us all hope of a release from the pandemic. Now the goal has shifted to ensuring widespread vaccine coverage is achieved as quickly as possible around the globe. However, it is unlikely that any of the vaccines will be 100% effective at stopping transmission or infection. There is a small risk that some fully vaccinated people will get infected. This is known as a “breakthrough infection” – and it’s entirely expected. It is important to realise the limitations of vaccines. No vaccine offers full protection to everyone…

Police are currently investigating a fatal stabbing which occurred earlier this evening in the consistuency of South leeward. Gamar Robinson, 31-year -old resident of Campden park was allegedly stabbed by another resident of the same address. He was taken the MCMH where he subsequently died . Investigations are continuing.