Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves delivered an address on the complex history and enduring legacy of Caribbean-British relations, urging a reflection on the experiences of the Windrush generation and the ongoing challenges of integration and identity.Prime Minister Gonsalves traced the historical roots of Caribbean-British relations, highlighting centuries of colonial exploitation and cultural exchange. He said the Windrush generation played a pivotal role in reshaping post-war Britain and challenging entrenched notions of race and identity.In his speech, Prime Minister Gonsalves addressed contemporary debates around multiculturalism and diversity, challenging misconceptions and advocating for greater understanding and inclusivity. He called for a nuanced…
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In an effort to promote youth empowerment, the 2024 National Tourism Youth Congress was held on Tuesday April 30 at the NIS Conference Room. In his address, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Carlos James said initiatives like these are important in promoting sustainability as the Caribbean region is the largest Tourism dependent region in the world. Minister James urged the students to appreciate the tourism industry and its’ versatility, noting that the industry creates linkages and promotes hospitality related professions. He pointed out that areas of study in TVET carry weight as they foster employability and skills training propelling them into…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is poised to reap substantial benefits from its partnership with the Government of Canada through the Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism (CCEDM). With a commitment of $5 million over four years, Canada’s support will target key areas of development, including institutional strengthening, small arms control, and debt management assistance, aiming to enhance SVG’s resilience and promote sustainable growth. Consequently, as SVG seeks to address pressing challenges and advance its socioeconomic goals, the partnership with Canada is poised to play a pivotal role in driving positive change and fostering inclusive growth. Through this partnership, SVG stands…
Vincentian Shane Cadogan has joined the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf), as their Competitions Administrator.Mr. Cadogan’s appointment in the position was confirmed by him via a social media post where he thanked the league for the opportunity. “I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve recently joined Concacaf as Competitions Administrator. A very special thank you to the hiring team for taking a chance on a young dreamer! I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity to contribute to the development and promotion of football in North, and Central America and the Caribbean! I look forward to leveraging my…
The electricity that will be used to power the various aspects of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be provided by generators.Chief of Mission for the local organizing committee of the World Cup, Michael Findlay, made the disclosure during a recent press conference, where he said that due the high level of the tournament, it would not be possible to depend solely on electricity provided by the St. Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC).“One of the features of the tournament is that all the power, electricity, for the tournament will be run on generators. We’re…
Republic Bank confirms that, as a result of a technical issue stemming from our conversion exercise, some of our customers’ accounts were not debited in a timely manner for point of sale and E-commerce transactions. We wish to assure customers that this technical issue has been resolved. Against this background, the Bank went through a thorough verification exercise, which involved careful identification of customer transactions. Given the volume of transactions, it was necessary for the Bank to take the requisite time to meticulously validate the transactions and to develop personalised communication to each impacted customer, listing the relevant transactions to…
By Kimani WisemanA vagrant is a person who is poor, does not have a home or job, and moves from place to place. The issues of vagrants in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a serious cause for concern and it must be taken seriously by the NDP, ULP, or whichever political parties that have ambitions of running the affairs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.The vagrants are on the streets for many reasons. Some are on the streets because of drug abuse, mental illness, abandonment by family members and they have nowhere to live. Walking through the streets of…
May 3rd, 2024, Kingstown- on 01.05.24, Police arrested and charged Devonte Collis, a 19-year-old Electrician of Penniston with the offence of Wounding. The accused allegedly unlawfully and maliciously wounded a 21-year-old Labourer of Penniston, by stabbing him in his face with a piece of broken glass. The offence was committed at Peniston about 7:00 am on 24.04.24. Collis appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on 02.05.24, and pleaded not guilty. He was granted bail in the sum of $2000.00 ECC, with one surety and the matter was adjourned to 16.05.24.
(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 03, 2024) – On Thursday April 25, 2024, Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) officially opened the second edition of its “Five for Fun” cricket initiative at its RBEC branch in Nevis. Present at the event were representatives from the St. Kitts Cricket Association, the Nevis Cricket Association, the Ministry of Education and Sports and participants and coaches from the ‘Five for Fun’ programme. Designed for both boys and girls at the primary school level, ‘Five for Fun’ is an under 12 short-format cricket competition aimed at building a strong foundation for the future of cricket. The…
Elroy Boucher has been decisively re-elected as the leader of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union. The Union members exercised their right to vote for an executive committee to manage the Union’s affairs over the 2024/2026 biennium, and the election results, held from Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th of April, clearly showed that Mr. Boucher is the preferred choice. Mr. Boucher was the only candidate nominated for the position of president when nominations closed on Friday, April 5th. The same was true for other positions. First Vice President – Gweneth Baptiste StoddardSecondary Vice President – Desrita Gilkes…