Benarva Browne, 33, a Town and Country Planning Consultant has officially been sworn in as a Government Senator and Minister of Urban Development, Energy, Airports, Seaports, Grenadines Affairs and Local Government. She replaces Julian Francis who has served as a Government Senator and a Minister since 2001. Ms. Browne took the Oath of Office and the Oath of Secrecy at Government House today (July 12). Ms. Browne describes herself as a Development Consultant who has practiced in St. Vincent and the OECS region for almost 7 years. She holds a master’s degree in Town and Country Planning (MPLAN) from the…
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According to results released by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Hooper scored 69 points. Road March is judged by the number of times a song is played on the road during judged segments at carnival. In second position was Zimbroy ‘Ghaza’ Joseph with “Carnival is in d air”. He scored 41 points. Esron ‘Speilberg’ Culzac took the third position with his song – “Head ways”. He scored 27 points.
Statement issued by the Bank of St. Vincent and the Grenadines We are aware that some customers reported errors on their online banking profiles earlier today. This resulted from a scheduled upgrade executed last evening. We are pleased to note that the root cause was isolated and fully resolved. Please further note that account balances were not impacted in anyway by this incident. Customers wishing to make any inquiry regarding their accounts can do so via the online banking platform or contact us directly using the following information: Call Centre Team Tel #784-452-4375 WhatsApp #784-494-1844 (messages only) 784-528-1844 (messages only)…
Local businesses are being urged to capitalize on the opportunity to access funding through the Accelerator Interest-Free Loans Program of the Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative. The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc. (CED), local business support organization on the initiative, says that due to demands throughout the region, the deadline for applications has been extended to next Monday, 17 July at 11:59 p.m. and therefore gives businesses that may have missed the initial deadline the opportunity to submit their applications. This initiative’s Accelerator Program targets high-potential green enterprises in their growth stage. It provides access to capital up to USD…
Family Nurse Practitioners here in St Vincent and the Grenadines now have a comprehensive guideline when it comes to the scope of management, care and diagnosis of patients, following stipulated regulations outlined by the General Nursing Council. This, when on July 7th, the General Nursing Council launched the Family Nurse Practitioners’ Protocol and Formulary at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Conference Hall. Minister of Health St. Clair Prince, in addressing the forum, said Family Nurse Practitioners play an integral role within the nursing sector and nurses overall form the “backbone of the healthcare industry, indispensable part of our health and…
With the opening of a new $5.5 million dollar facility in the town of Calliaqua, the staff of the House of Assembly has a new and comfortable space to conduct the nation’s business. The facility was officially opened on Thursday, July 06 and replaces the historic 200-year-old Parliament building in Kingstown, which is now in a deplorable condition. Speaker of the House of Assembly Hon. Rochelle Forde said it is a significant moment in the parliamentary growth and development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “This building, though a temporary home for the parliament, is outfitted with modern amenities which will…
Police have confirmed the identity of a woman found with chop wounds to be Phyllis Knights. So far no one has been questioned by the police. Original Story Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to a woman being chopped to death last night in Dorsetshire Hill. The woman remains unidentified. This is a developing story, ANN will bring you more information as it comes to hand.
Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to a woman being chopped to death last night in Dorsetshire Hill. The woman remains unidentified. This is a developing story, ANN will bring you more information as it comes to hand.
Credit: Demion McTair/NBCRadio Lornette ‘Fya Empress’ Nedd has done the double by winning the national Calypso Monarch competition weeks after winning the 2023 Queen of Calypso Competition. Fire Empress dethroned the 2022 Soca Monarch – Maxwell ‘Tajoe’ Francis and outperformed ten (10) other competitors to win the 2023 crown. Here are the full results: 1st – Lornette ‘Fya Empress’ Nedd who performed a piece called – The Price of Neglect 2nd – Shena Collis who performed a piece called – “Beat yo Bad with Calypso” 3rd- Glenroy ‘Sulle’ Caesar who performed a piece called – “We Outside” 4th – Shaunelle…
It is 12:30am and I have just given up the fight for a peaceful night’s rest to a coalpit that has been lit since June 22nd 2023.The stench gets worse at 3am when the rebellious, smoky air glides straight into my back window even if it is closed. This coal-pit has a fighting spirit which conquered Tropical Storm Bret and all of the other waves which followed. This coalpit seems to be a business which is renewed and strengthened on a regular basis. There are usually more than one thriving coalpits in the area at any given time. The owners…