Apex Management Group is pleased to announce the success of Lyttle Feet’s recent shoe distribution event, held on April 6th. The event was organized to provide shoes to underprivileged children in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and as a long-term partner and volunteer supporter of Lyttle Feet, Apex is delighted to have been part of this noble initiative. During the event, Lyttle Feet was able to distribute brand-new, well-fitting shoes to over 100 children in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. These shoes are expected to enable the children to play with their friends, walk to school, and pursue their dreams…
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The 24th Rodney Heights Aquatic (RHAC) Invitational swim meet was held from 11th to 14th April at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in St. Lucia.The Blue Marlins Swim Club was one of 23 teams participating in the event. With only 11 swimmers, out of a total of 340, the team finished in 7th place, with 509 points.The team, though small ended the competition with 6 of the top individual places, broke the 11-14 mixed medley relay record and had personal best times in many of their races. The Blue Marlins Swimmers also had the 4th highest number of medals –…
It is with heavy hearts that the St. Vincent and the Grenadines FootballFederation (SVGFF) mourns the passing of Justin Douglas, a beloved sportsannouncer and host of the “Let’s Talk Sports” program on Nice Radio. Douglas,a vibrant voice in our nation’s sports community passed away on 13th April 2024leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished.Throughout his tenure as a sports announcer, Justin Douglas brought anunparalleled passion and dedication to his craft. His insightful commentary,infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to uplifting the local sportsthe scene made him a beloved figure among listeners and the wider sportscommunity.The SVGFF extends its deepest…
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, 16 April, 2024 – Local women entrepreneurs have been told that they need to better position themselves to benefit from the digital economy as the world changes. The advice comes from Miss Lizra Fabien, OAS Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Caribbean Project Manager, who addressed the opening of a one-day Digital Economy Seminar organized by the Centre for Enterprise Development Inc. (CED) on Tuesday. Fifteen (15) persons attended the seminar, which marked the first in a series developed by the OAS WEE project to help small-scale entrepreneurs to use and benefit from the digital economy to build sustainable…
In SVG we all know the chronic problem among some who will throw away their litter right where they are walking without thinking. We hope this will disappear from our culture with a national initiative for more effective education of our people in this regard. To complain is one thing. But what is really needed is the addressing of these challenges by relevant authorities with effective strategies well thought through and executed. The removal of white goods has been an important addition to cleaning up our homes, villages and towns. While the community groups have done well on some of…
While discussing the development of the health sector in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said that the Government is looking to have one or two psychiatrists on special contracts.The Prime Minister, who was the time speaking on the Issue At Hand program, said that this would lead to the Government paying more than was set out in the budget line. He said that the lack of psychiatric professionals not only negatively affects the field of psychiatry but also puts significant dent in criminal justice. “We are seeking to recruit, but it’s difficult to get. I’ve…
As the commencement of construction on the Acute Referral Hospital at Arnos Vale approaches, the quest for suitable land to facilitate the relocation of Pole Yard residents is ongoing. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has confidently stated during a call to WE FM’s Issue At Hand program on Sunday that the residents don’t need to be relocated for the hospital’s construction. He also added that the relocation of residents is being done simultaneously as part of the Government’s overall push for a modern city at Arnos Vale. The Prime Minister has stated that they have the Chief Surveyor working on…
The Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Carlos James, has expressed his unwavering support for the creative community in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Minister James emphasized that if the local talent is not adequately utilized, there is a grave danger of a large portion of that talent going to waste. The following statement was made by Minister James during the launch of the School Bands Showcase on Monday, April 15th: “I want to convey my unwavering support to our creatives. I am committed to working with you, listening to you, and exploring ways to cultivate your…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has put out an offer to persons looking for lands to farm on.The Prime Minister said anyone interested in having five acres of land to plant produce on can reach out to him and he will make lands available to them to work on for just one dollar a year.“Any two, three, four, five young people, or not so young persons, who want five acres of land to work, I have some lands out in the country, I let them work it for themselves. All they have to do, I’ll have an agreement with them,…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has put out an offer to persons looking for lands to farm on.The Prime Minister said anyone interested in having five acres of land to plant produce on can reach out to him and he will make lands available to them to work on for just one dollar a year.“Any two, three, four, five young people, or not so young persons, who want five acres of land to work, I have some lands out in the country, I let them work it for themselves. All they have to do, I’ll have an agreement with them,…