St. Nicholas University School of Veterinary Medicine (SNU) is implementing a targetedinitiative to increase diversity within the veterinary profession in the Caribbean, focusing on attracting and supporting students from the Caricom region. This effort addresses a documented and drastic lack of diversity in the regional field, where Caribbean, Black, and Minorityindividuals – often from lower-income communities – are significantly under-represented. This under-representation can limit access to veterinary care for diverse communities.SNU has established several programs to address this disparity. Their Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Program offers financial assistance specifically to Caricom students with academic merit and a demonstrated commitment to serving…
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In another week or so, there will be the pouring of concrete slabs, with two shifts operating per day to ensure that they meet the scheduled opening date of the first phase of the home of the St James Medical School (SJMS) in August this year. Construction of the EC$30 million facility located at Golden Vale got underway following the official ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony on March 26. St James Medical School has been operating here since 2015 and is currently located at Arnos Vale, school officials had however announced in 2023 plans to construct its own facility. The project includes the…
There are a number of preliminary inquiries on a variety of criminal matters that are still pending. But they will have to wait until the relevant authorities fill the position of chief magistrate. The position was left vacant after Justice Reschanne Browne, former Chief Magistrate left to take up duties in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court earlier this year. Justce Browne was initially appointed to serve on the bench as High Court Judge in St Lucia for a brief stint, between January and March 2024. She was however appointed a full-time position as judge by the Judicial and Legal Services…
Recently, disheartening news broke that 191 teenage pregnancies were recorded in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) in 2023. Even more shocking is the fact that it was reported that the youngest girl to give birth was only 10 years old! This news further highlights the deplorable state of affairs in SVG when it comes to the issue of child sexual abuse, and quite frankly, a culture of rape that pervades Vincentian society, and how it impacts the youngest, most vulnerable, and disadvantaged among us. Very worrying is whether any of these underage pregnancies were investigated, and if an illegal…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is calling on all those in possession of illegal firearms to hand them in during the national gun amnesty, ahead of an imminent sharp increase in penalties for gun related crimes. The Prime Minister said that one of two bills being taken to parliament on Thursday pertains to increase of penalties for gun related crimes, and will also introduce new offenses. “Tomorrow we go to the House of Assembly. We have two bills. They came out of Select Committee, one dealing with increased penalties for firearms and ammunition. And I want those persons who have…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has expressed solidarity with the Republic of China (Taiwan) after they were hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday. Prime Minister Gonsalves while speaking on state radio, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, to the injured he wished them successful recoveries. “But I want to begin this morning by expressing our solidarity with the government and people of Taiwan, and at this moment of a real national tragedy arising from the earthquake on the eastern side of Taiwan. And to the families of those who have died, we express our sincerest condolences, and…
The St. Vincent Brewery Ltd. has again declared GREATNESS. Team SVBL has demonstrated its marketing prowess with the CCA’s Guinness Community Call held over the period 2022 to 2023. Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were encouraged to execute the best of Guinness Sounds of Greatness platform, which included an incentive program to support the 360-degree initiative behind Guinness Sounds of Greatness theme and to drive growth within their market. The St. Vincent Brewery Ltd. were announced the winners beating all countries in the Caribbean and Latin America for the top marketing and sales spot. The KPIs incentive included…
Members of the general public are hereby informed that the funeral service of the late, Police Constable Robbin-Jah Spencer will take place on Friday 5th April 2024 at the Kingstown Baptist Church, Kingstown. The deceased will be accorded a full military funeral. Viewing of the body will commence at 10:00 am to be followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. The interment will take place at the Kingstown Cemetery. Constable Spencer died by drowning at Brighton Salt Pond Beach, on Sunday 17th March 2024. He was enlisted in the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) on December 12, 2012.…
The police at the Calliaqua Police Station have opened an investigation into a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of Racquel Williams, a 48-year-old Sale Clerk of Diamond. According to the preliminary reports, on Monday the 1st April 2024 about 1pm the deceased was traveling as a passenger in motor Vehicle TM-705, a 3 ton truck owned by Vibert Bailey of Sion Hill and driven by Hubert Bailey of Sion Hill. The vehicle travelled from the direction of Diamond Public road going towards Harmony Hall. The vehicle was midway up the hill when it encountered difficulties and began to…
Two individuals were sworn in as magistrates of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) yesterday (April 2) at a ceremony at Government House. According to the state-run Agency for Public Information – API the newly sworn-in magistrates are Tammika Dasliva McKenzie and Kaywana Jacobs. Tammika Dasliva McKenzie who was attached to the office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) was sworn in as a Senior Magistrate while Kaywana Jacobs who worked at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) was sworn in as a Temporary Magistrate. Advertisement “Governor General Her Excellency Dame Susan Dougan presided over the…