By Sehon Marshall BACKDROP Over the past two or so weeks, the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has been in a veritable free-fall, a drowning tail-spin, on the matter of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan). As the British would say, their nickers are all in a twist; thus, their gait is uncomfortable for them, and crooked to the naked eye; their words are dubious, and their voices full of deception, dripping with falsehoods and misrepresentations. The NDP’s recent crookedness, cussedness and confusion on Taiwan first emerged in Parliament on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, consequent upon the revelation…
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In an earlier submission, I explained that the word “Garinagu” is really a combination of Kalinagu and Garifuna; hence the term GARINAGU collectively defines the two indigenous inhabitants that the british met in SVG, and through treachery and superior fire power, almost exterminated (wiped out) those peaceful people. When you look at the Garinagu who visited here for Nationald Heroes Day over the years, you observe those with almost pure Kalinagu features, others with Garifuna features and yet others representing a mixture of both. Our lone national hero Joseph Chatoyer, a Garifuna, became our champion, because he resisted the british…
The Girl Guides Association of SaintVincent and the Grenadines with support from the Taiwan ICDF concluded a 5-day workshop dubbed “Start-Up SVG” at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Level Gardens on Saturday, 15th April 2023 At last Saturday’s closing ceremony, 37 participants received certificates of achievement.In keeping with the objectives of the programme, the lead facilitator; Mrs. Sade Jemmott-Fordefrom Barbados provided guidance on how to develop ideas, transform such into business plans,and assess for feasibility, while also providing insight on how to strengthen existing businesses.Complementary to the theoretical underpinnings of the programme, participants benefittedfrom creating five (5) simulated businesses: Jewelrify,…
The track and field sport season may have concluded, but the Vita Malt initiative which seeks to encourage our students to become more involved in sports continues as we focus on Squash in St.Vincent and the Grenadines.The Vita Malt Junior National Championships were held at the National Squash Center on April 13th- 15th. We saw some exciting matches and National titles were awarded. Sixty-one matches were played across eight categories: boys under 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19, and girls under 13, 15 and 19. Each category competed in round robin format and each participant had the choice of competing…
By: Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries and Timothy Antoine, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Did you know that non-communicable diseases are the main cause of premature deaths in the 30–69-year-old age group in the Eastern Caribbean? The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases is pressuring countries and health systems in the Caribbean at a rate of epidemic proportions. Diseases like hypertension and diabetes are increasingly commonplace and, coupled with extreme weather events which damage health facilities, they disrupt access to health services and fuel a huge and unmet demand for health care delivery.Within the wider Latin America and…
Climate Change is a global emergency, yet few countries have made plans to face it. Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness staff and allied sectors recently met at the Accra Beach Resort in Barbados, to understand how climate change is affecting public health in the country, a first step in the creation of a Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP). The process to assess vulnerabilities and prioritize ways to manage or minimize the impacts of climate change in an area is called adaptation planning. H-NAPs consider the impact of climate change on people’s mental and physical health, and the social effects.…
One year and eight months after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude from Monroe College, Saint Lucia Campus, Police Constable 933, Elroy Quammie, now holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Forensic Psychology from the same academic institution. Constable Quammie expressed his enormous joy at having reached such a significant milestone while pointing out that it was not a simple task. PC Quammie studied online which in most cases presented its own set of difficulties. But despite these difficulties, he persisted and kept his focus. When asked why he decided to pursue his studies in this…
Work on the Marriot Hotel at Mt. Wynne is expected to commence in June or July of 2023.This was disclosed by Minister of National Mobilization, Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, Youth, Housing and Informal Human Settlement and Parliamentary Representative for Central Leeward, Dr. Orando Brewster, on the Issue At Hand program on Sunday. “Mt. Wynne Marriott, we’re supposed to start some preliminary work I think in June or July of this year. We had to relook the plan for the hotel itself and we are still in that stage because of the increase in cost in materials and so on,…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has defended the labeling of crime as a public health issue. Speaking at the opening of the second day of the Regional Symposium: Violence as a Public Health Issue – The CARICOM Challenge, Prime Minister Gonsalves said other leaders made it clear that crime is a multifaceted matter requiring a total society approach but at this time the public health dimension is being highlighted. “So to the extent that anyone conceives that there any tension between the public health approach and the command and control approach, for instance, there is nothing wrong if there are…
Sixteen Cadet officers took the oath of allegiance and were sworn in at Government House, in a ceremony held today, April 19, 2023. Governor General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Her Excellency, Dame Susan Dougan said the ceremony was an “historic moment” and she was honoured to be a part of the day’s event. Her Excellency recognised the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Cadet Corp for their commitment and dedication to national development. The Governor General also thanked the cadets for their service during the volcanic eruption and expressed hope that the Cadet Corp will continue to be…