Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, May 6, 2024. The final of the Caribbean Airlines Village T10 Cricket Tournament was hosted on May 5 at the National Cricket Centre in Trinidad & Tobago. “Caribbean Village Cricket” launched on March 29 and saw teams from Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica and Guyana vying for victory with St Elizabeth Junction of Jamaica coming in second place. The competition was keen and the atmosphere charged. Replying to South East’s 90 for 9 the Demerara team made 91 runs for 7 to win by 3 wickets. In addition, they posted 132 runs for 1 against St Elizabeth…
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Celebrate Library Week – 6-11 May, 2024, with the National Public Library, Archives and Documentation Services (NPLADS) under the theme: Ready, Set, Library! Ready, Set, Library! highlights the role of Libraries as partners in every stage of your journey; from start all the way to the finish line, as well as providing an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs. During the week, the NPLADS will be hosting a variety of engaging activities beginning on Monday May 6, with a tour & demonstration of the Digitization Unit and relaunch of the Microfilm Reader Service found at the National Archives. The…
The Association of Vincentian Soca Artistes (AVSA) is thrilled to announce its officiallaunch to the media and public at the Peace Memorial Hall. A press conference was held last Tuesday, 30th April inviting members of the media and Soca Artistes to attend. The organization, which has been in development for some time, is led by President Chewalee Johnson. He has assembled a competent and enthusiastic executive teamthat has been working together since August 2023. The Executive comprises President – Chewalee Johnson, Vice President – Utamu Rose, Treasurer – Andrew James, General Secretary – Crystel Huggins, Committee Member – Elrico Hunte…
Sunday 28th April 2024, saw the climax of a very successful Senator Shevern John’s T10 Cricket Competition in Owia. On entering politics, Senator John has demonstrated her love for sport. The people of North Windward can expect more organised sporting events and effective representation when Senator John is given the opportunity to represent them in parliament. Senator John made the following remarks at the end the coopetition: “Thank you all for a wonderful day. Didn’t all the teams play brilliantly? What a day of cricket! My friends, I am honoured to be here. The matches today showed us why we have so much to…
By Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox Economics students are generally familiar with the cliché, “When America coughs, the Caribbean catches a cold.” Actually, US imperialism has devastating effects on the region, beginning long before being enshrined in 1823. This empire conditioned the present-day political and economic malaise in Haiti; is trying to strangle the Cuban revolution, blowing up a Cubana plane off the course of Barbados in the process; created deadly political instability in Jamaica during the 70s; laid explosive mines in Nicaragua’s territorial waters, invaded Grenada, destroyed our banana industry, interferes in the internal affairs of Venezuela…. the list is…
Senior Magistrate Colin John acted in an honorable manner and recused himself from presiding over a case in which he may have been involved during his former role as Commissioner of Police. The gun and ammunition case involving Ashano Benjamin and co-accused Kemani Gould has been moved from the Serious Offenses Court to the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court. Benjamin, aged 26, and Gould, aged 27, both hailing from Barrouallie, have been charged together for possession of a .40 Smith and Wesson pistol and six rounds of .40 ammunition, without licenses. The charges were filed against them as a result of a…
In the week of April 13th – 20th, World Pediatrics’ GeneralOrthopedic medical team completed a successful clinic and surgical week at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital(“MCMH”). On April 14th, the clinic was held at the outpatient department at MCMH assessing a total of 47children with orthopedic concerns ranging from the hips down to the toes such as Blount’s Disease and Club FootDisease. Of the 47 children seen, 41 were local, 5 came from St. Lucia and 1 from Trinidad and Tobago. Followingthe clinic, they executed 10 orthopedic surgeries in a four-day span between April 15th and 18th 2024.The team was…
East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated St. Lucia Jazz Festival 2024, with its esteemed brand, Cream of the Island flour. This strategic partnership signifies the company’s commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and supporting the vibrant arts scene of St. Lucia.ECGC CEO J Robert Cato says “The St. Lucia Jazz Festival, renowned for its world-class performances and celebration of Caribbean music and culture, provides an ideal platform for Cream of the Island flour to connect with diverse audiences from across the globe, staying true to its motto – “For life’s most…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) proudly announces the launch of its Community and School Tour. The initiative, which is being put on by the SVGCC’s Centre of General and Continuing Education (CGCE), aims to provide guidance to third form students as they navigate the process of selecting subjects for their academic journey.The Community and School Tour will showcase the diverse array of programmes available at the SVGCC, along with their respective entry requirements, to better enable students to make informed decisions that align with their academic goals and aspirations.Head of the CGCE, Mrs. Jimisha Roberts-Daniel, is…
The World Health Organisation- WHO has declared St Vincent and the Grenadines free of mother to child transmission of both Syphilis and HIV. St Vincent and the Grenadines is one of 20 countries which have been certified and is the sixth country within the subregion of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States to achieve elimination. In an interview with the Agency for Public Information, Minister of Health Hon. St Clair “Jimmy” Prince said this is a major achievement for primary healthcare in the country, proving that ending paediatric HIV and Mother to Child Transmission of syphilis is achievable.In a letter…