By Kimani WisemanMoney makes the world go around, this is the reason why we work every day and more than half our life, to provide us with our basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Money can be defined as anything you use to trade for goods and services and to store value. It can be any item (physical or virtual) as long as people agree that the item has value. Every human being need money, however being obsessed with money can be very “problematic”.The obsession of money can make people do all manner of evil things to each…
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By Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox At the age of 16 I wrote an essay titled, “My greatest fear.” This was my first reasoned discourse on a possible global nuclear catastrophe. On becoming aware of the stockpiles of these weapons the Soviet Union and USA had, I was just beginning to come to terms with my hitherto unimaginable destruction that American atom bombs caused on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I realised that should the Cold War get really hot; all will be blown to thy kingdom come. I didn’t then know of the Doomsday Clock (DC) set up by the Bulleting of…
The following opinion piece is the second in a series by communication specialist and development writer – Mr. Demion McTair. The series is called Communication for Development. We need to unleash the true entrepreneurial and innovative potential of our people, and a national award with political weight such as a prime minister’s award for entrepreneurship and innovation can play a major role in getting that done. While we have grown a lot in terms of entrepreneurship and innovation, we still need a paradigm shift in the way our people view and approach the issues, especially our young people.There are many…
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in collaboration with the SimplyHelp Foundation handed over sporting equipment, toys, shoes and clothing items to the Ministry of National Mobilisation, at a brief ceremony held at the Girls Guide Headquarters in Kingstown Park today. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Ambassador of the Republic of China On Taiwan, Her Excellency Fiona Fan, thanked the foundation for their initiative in helping to bring assistance to students and beneficiaries of the donated items. Ambassador Fan said the items arrived in a container packed with other items to be distributed to recipients in different…
Please be advised that the old Doctor’s quarters located in Cedars are currently scheduled for an upgrade. The purpose of this upgrade is to allow for additional healthcare services to be provided in the South Windward area. In a recent interview with the API, Hon. Frederick Stephenson, the Area Representative for South Windward, revealed that the current structure, which boasts three bedrooms, will be renovated to house six self-contained living quarters for medical personnel, as well as an additional area for patient consultation. The upgrade aims to provide residents of Cedars, Reeves Flat, Bridgetown, Greiggs, and other nearby communities with…
Airline operator Air Adelphi has announced the launching of charter services connecting Martinique, Saint Lucia and St Vincent commencing this week. This development has been welcomed by Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture Carlos James. Air Adelphi service will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays offering convenient travel options between destinations.The tourism minister said that this This is welcoming as it facilitates a particular niche of visitors coming to SVG’s shores, including those coming to indulge in the yachting tourism sector, while opening up additional markets and gateways to Europe. Minister James noted that with…
The Construction of a multipurpose centre in Diamond is well underway.According to the Agency for Public Information, the two-story building will cater to two cosmetology spaces, namely hairdressing and barbering, a library, kitchenette, a computer library, and more.Area Representative Frederick Stephenson, during a visit to the site, noted that the first floor will be a larger open space to facilitate community functions such as meetings, weddings, socials and many other activities.The project, which comes in at a cost of two million dollars, is jointly funded by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Government of the Republic…
Female entrepreneurs are being encouraged to take advantage of the digital economy as the world changes.This advice came from Manager of the OAS Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Caribbean Miss Lizra Fabien, who was at the time addressing the opening of a one-day Digital Economy Seminar organized by the Centre for Enterprise Development Inc. (CED).According to Miss Fabien, the project has been focusing heavily on ensuring that women entrepreneurs across the Eastern Caribbean are equipped to take advantage of the opportunities that are available in the digital economy, with other initiatives coming on stream soon.She said the OAS WEE Project continues…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada in Barbados have officially announced the start of Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Programme.Community based organisations, non-profits, and grassroots initiatives in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be provided with access to financial grants and technical assistance through the Canada Fund’s local initiatives programme. According to a release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Canada Fund, through this programme, is aiming to foster innovation, healthcare, environmental conservation and economic empowerment.The foreign ministry says that anyone interested in participating in the program…
The Fire Brigade of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police is currently conducting an investigation into a fire that destroyed a residence in Derrick Hill, Paget Farm, Bequia.According to a release from the Public Relations and Complaints department of the RSVGPF, on Tuesday April 16th, at around 10:45 AM, the house and all its contents were completely destroyed. Police say that the cause of the fire is currently under investigation and further details will be provided as they become available. In 2023, St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded 31 bushfires, 20 house fires, 18 vehicular fires, 6 building…