Seven (7) nursing students from various batches within the Division of Nursing Education (DNE) of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) will compete for the title Miss DNE 2024. The contestants were revealed at the SVGCC’s 2023 independence celebrations and sashed by Dr. Roxanne Stowe-Maloney, Dean of DNE.Representing nurses who have made impactful contributions locally, regionally, or internationally, the contestants are:Trevisha Cadougan – Miss Cubah CornwallisSimonique Denis – Miss Elma DouganJozelle Henry – Miss Mary Eliza MahoneyNadia Lewis – Miss Sarah BaptisteZaria Lynch – Miss Mary SeacoleDonasha Toney – Miss Aberdeen BrowneTiaree Whyte – Miss Florence NightingaleLeading…
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“WINLOTT Inc. continues to make the dreams of many youths from the Windwards Islands possible with unparalleled sponsorship of our regional tournaments. As recently as December 2023, the organisation showed its support when it again sponsored the WINLOTT Inc Windwards Under-15 tournament with an amount of, $130,000.00. Fast forward to April 2024, the organisation has not only decided to sponsor the upcoming WINLOTT Inc Windwards Under-19 tournament, it also decided to increase the sponsorship amount to a total of $155,000.00 to cover additional expenses associated with travel and operational cost…”. These were some of the words by the CEO of…
By Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox It’s rather easy for the casual observer to conclude that contemporary Vincentian musical culture is generally nought but blasting noise, intended solely for titillation and gyration, inviting all to cockup/wine-up yo’ bumper; pull down this, mash up that, push down this and tear down that. And, better yet if you do this being “stink and dirty,” “behaving the worse,” “pushing down one another” or are profane to the ultimate degree, for “madness” is the pinnacle of our culture. There are the episodic moments of sanity, such as the calypso semifinals and finals, and Steel Expression,…
Helen Keller is quoted as saying “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”,so as part of International World Water Day Celebrations on March 22nd, 2024, membersof staff from St. Vincent Brewery Limited, teamed up with the St. Vincent and theGrenadines Leo Club and residents of Rusha Bay to remove oceanic garbage and otherdebris from the neighboring Rusha Bay beach. The staffers noted that most of the garbage comprised plastic bottles, metal scraps, and almond tree leaves.Plant Manager, Colin Huskinson advised that “Our company was pleased to be able toprovide the resources and dedicate the time…
(Excerpts of National Heroes’ Day Address by Dr. the Hon. Godwin Friday, Leader of the Opposition) In our daily lives today, we have been able to rely on the efforts and kindness of everyday heroes up and down the country, who too often go unnoticed and unheralded but who, in important ways, walk in the footsteps of Chatoyer and our Garifuna ancestors. Today, as Vincentians, we look to the spirit of Chatoyer for inspiration as we seek to protect what we have while we strive for better. In true Chatoyer spirit, we recognise that we have a duty to do…
Sharples to have full responsibility for Digicel Grenada and oversight of operations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica Digicel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Sharples as a new Regional General Manager, effective March 1, 2024. In this role, he will have full responsibility for Digicel Grenada, along with oversight for Digicel Dominica and Digicel St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, Meredith joins Digicel from Cambridge Management Consulting, where he served as a Managing Partner leading the Telecoms practice. During his tenure, he spearheaded strategic change…
On 30.04.24 police arrested and charged Tasheca Bacchus, 26 years old , self-employed of Arnos Vale with nine (9) counts of Deception. Investigations revealed that the defendant dishonestly obtained a total of one thousand, five hundred and eighty dollars from nine (9) different female complainants between Park Hill and Union Island with the intention of permanently depriving them of same. The incidents occurred mostly between January 2024 and March 2024 except for one that took place on the 27th April 2023. The defendant appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on the 2nd April 2024 and pleaded guilty to all charges. She was…
April, 3rd, 2024: Kingstown – On 01.04.24 Police arrested and charged Harris Grant, a 35-year old Labourer of Edinboro with Unlawful Possession of one (1) 9mm Luger Pistol without a licence issued under the Firearms Act. He was also charged for having in his possession six (6) rounds of 9mn ammunition without being licensed to do so. Grant was arrested about 5:15 a.m. on Sunday 31 March 2024 during an operation conducted by the police in Edinboro. The defendant appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate Court on Tuesday 02 April 2024 and pleaded not guilty both charges. He was granted…
Students are invited to apply to apply for the inaugural Scholarship offered by the Isle of Man &St Vincent and the Grenadines Education Programme (ISEP) for the academic years commencingin September 2024 and ending in 2026. ISEP is a registered Charity which is dedicated to supporting the overall educational growth and development of the youth in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, through benefiting from partnership with educational and other entities in the Isle of Man. The Programme is fully funded and embodies the theme of the “Art of the Possible” which propounds that the possibilities are endless for young people,…
In a heartwarming display of community support and empowerment, the Interact Club of St. Vincent Girls’ High School recently organized a Feminine Product Drive aimed at assisting young, disadvantaged females throughout St. Vincent who struggle to afford essential feminine care items. The initiative, which gathered overwhelming participation from both the school and the wider community, sought to address a critical need often overlooked in discussions about female health and well-being. The background of the Interact Club of St. Vincent Girls’ High School underscores a commitment to “Service Above Self”. As a part of the global network of Interact Clubs affiliated…