KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES; MONDAY MARCH 11,2024 – Natasha Baptiste was returned unopposed to the presidency of theSt. Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association for the 2024 – 2028term of office, as per the newly approved constitution of the SVGNA.The elections of officers took place during the Association’s Annual GeneralMeeting which was held at the Peace Memorial Hall, on Monday March 11,
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Leading Engineering Technician Marine Engineering Kamol Bess joined the Royal Navy in 2020 and is nearing the completion of his Phase 3 training within the Defence School of Marine Engineering at HMS Sultan. Alongside completing previous engineering training at HMS Sultan Kamol has also seen service as part of the Marine Engineering Department onboard Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond. He said: “My name is Kamol, and I come from St Vincent and the Grenadines, a serene and beautiful set of Islands in the Caribbean, well known for its beaches, carnivals, and regattas. “Growing up I loved the sea; my father…
The couple at Stubbs who had their agricultural stalls broken down last month have now been told that they are not allowed to operate their business at that location. Phyllis and Kerlan Morgan have been operating a small business selling agricultural produce along the roadside for about four years. Last month, the structure was demolished by a team who said that they were working with the state. After Phyllis said that she accosted members of the team, they told her that they could build back the structure within 24 hours, which the couple did. But now, they have been served…
Police and the Coastguard service are on the scene at Indian Bay where a male is said to have drowned . The circumstances surrounding the drowning is unknown at this time We are investigating and would Update further.
By Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox Having had the good fortune of traveling to diverse parts of this globe for the last 30-plus years, I have come to appreciate that the streets, more precisely, life in the streets tells, broadly speaking, a lot about a country’s state of affairs generally, from its politics, economics, and health standards, to its level of security, education, culture, and corruption. For example, in the many kleptocracies, autocracies, dictatorships, andwestern-engineered failed states across the African content, the streets of their capitals and other cities are of chaos, poverty, filth, and unbelievable noise pollution. Normalcy in these…
On Saturday 2 nd March 2024, the New Democratic Party (NDP) launched its National Athlete Program, designed to support local athletes to achieve their full potential. The launch took place at a Sports Day in West Kingstown. The program is designed to offer athletes financial support on an ongoing basis. The NDP has contrasted this with the Unity Labour Party (ULP) government’s piecemeal approach to support athletes. This new approach will deliver for the whole country. The new programme will provide financial support for athletes. The President of the NDP, Honourable Dr Godwin Friday, made the following comments: “We are…
The growth of men and women should occur in harmony, says business executive Shafia London. London, who is the Country Manager of the St Vincent Brewery limited, in an interview on WE FM’s Activated Mornings Program prior to today’s International Women’s Day celebration made this point. She emphasized the importance of the encouragement and empowerment of men as well as women, so that they can adequately provide support to the women in their lives. “I’m very worried about what’s happening to our men and I’m very worried that what’s happening to our men will actually contribute more to women having…
Coreas, comprising Coreas Hazells Inc its subsidiaries. and Coreas Distribution Ltd., is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with track and field sensation Shafiqua Maloney. The collaboration involves a significant investment of $54,000 to support Ms. Maloney’s journey to the 2024 Olympics. As leading companies in the private sector, Coreas is committed to fostering talent, promoting athleticism, and contributing to the success of outstanding individuals like Shafiqua Maloney. Key Highlights of the Partnership: Financial Support for Olympic Aspirations: The $54,000 investment from Coreas will directly contribute to Shafiqua Maloney’s training, travel expenses, and preparations for the 2024 Olympics. Brand Ambassadorship: Shafiqua Maloney…
Over EC$2 million has been invested in cementing St. Vincent Brewery Ltd as an industry leader in technology advancement in the manufacturing sector. A few weeks ago, the company installed a Robotic Arm referred to as the Packer Unpacker. The Robotic Arm was installed on the production packing line to remove or unpack empty bottles from crates and pack bottles filled with beverage into empty crates. With the installation of the industrial robotic arm, the St. Vincent Brewery Limited is expected to reach new levels of safety and productivity through enhanced speed, efficiency and reliability. The production operation of the…
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has cited the need for a national policy on support for sportsmen and women. Gonsalves’ views and proposals on the matter were expressed on Jamaica-based SportsMax Zone Programme of Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Relating directly to the policy’s formulation and execution, Dr. Gonsalves proffered, “We have to do it in a carefully structured way …There must be an articulated policy and it has to be connected to also a kind of activism grounded in good governance within the organizations themselves, the Athletics Association (Team Athletics SVG), the Football Federation,…