Vincentian-born, US-based Hazell McKenzie is making major moves on her mission to bring into focus the topic of Mental Health/Illness and to provide more hope and support to afflicted individuals such as women, minorities and those from underserved demographics and communities. Over the past few years, Hazell, who is a social work enthusiast, published author, recording artiste, TV personality, entrepreneur and single mother overcame several life challenges and is now ‘paying it forward’ as a steadfast advocate to encourage healthy discussion and action regarding the life-changing issue of Mental Health.Hazell’s journey to becoming a Mental Health advocate began two decades…
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Effective midnight Sunday, October 7, there will be a drop in the prices for gasoline and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), while the prices for diesel and kerosene will increase. Gasoline will now be sold at $3.89 per litre, down from $3.91; a decrease of $0.02. Diesel will retail at $3.20 per litre, up from $3.14; an increase of $0.06, while kerosene will be sold at $1.50 per litre, up from $1.47; this is an increase of $0.03.Meanwhile, the 100lb cylinder of LPG will now retail at $142.31, a decrease of $0.97. The price of the 25 lb cylinder will move…
Police have made a breakthrough in their investigations into the murder of fifty-year-old security guard Rodney George of Stubbs. Mayreau resident Jerome Ollivierre appeared before the Serious Offences Court this morning charged that between August 31st, 2018 and September 1st, at Arnos Vale, with malice aforethought he caused the death of Rodney George by an unlawful act. Rodney George Ollivierre was also charged that between August 31st and September 1st, 2018, at Arnos Vale, he entered the GEC Auto Supplies Ltd as a trespasser and stole $2,000.74 in cash, the property of Gevandeen Wilson of Villa/USA. Ollivierre appeared before the…
“We have reached a time of great crisis in the church. We are no longer growing as we should. I’ve looked it up, I’ve done the research. We are growing in America at an average rate of four members per church per year. We are growing in this Union at an average rate of five members per church per year. Eighty percent of teenagers in America no longer attend any church. We are staring into the face of the first unchurched generation in modern memory, who are biblically illiterate. You do word association with them – you say, Michael,…
Police are on the hunt for a 31-year-old resident of Penniston who is a person of interest in their investigations into a report of murder. Joel Gary Barker, also known as “Bodown” or “Platinum” is 5 feet, nine inches tall, of dark complexion, slim build and has a narrow face, thick lips, brown eyes and tattoos on both hands. Police say the labourer, who is a Vincentian national, should be approached with caution as he is considered armed and dangerous. The Police are soliciting the assistance of the public in locating Barker. If seen, please contact any police station…
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.