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,…
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Nigerian Roman Catholic Priest Kizito Igwebudul was discharged from the Family Court yesterday (Thursday) on charges of rape and indecent assault, after the case failed to make it pass the Preliminary Inquiry (P.I.) stage. Family Court President Coleen McDonald upheld a no-case submission by Igwebudul’s attorney Ronald Marks that there was no evidence, thus far, to support the charges of rape and indecent assault. Marks made the no case submission yesterday after the Prosecution rested its case, following the testimonies of several witnesses. Igwebudul was charged with two counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault allegedly committed against…
On Tuesday 20th February the SVG Hotel & Tourism Association elected a new Board of Directors at the Beachcombers Hotel. The new Board comprises the following: President – Isola Giddings (Grenadine House)Vice President – Batu Erem (Soho House Canouan)Hotels Rep. – Keisha Browne (Mariners Hotel)Resorts Rep. – Bianca Porter (Young Island Resort)Yachting Rep. – Philip Barnard (Barefoot Yacht Charters)Dive Rep. – Vaughn Martin (Serenity Dive)Restaurant Rep. – Kahlil Bacchus (Moonshine Restaurant)Land Tour Operator – Nichole Gun Munro (Blue Destination)Allied General – Efe Gurol (Beachcombers)Immediate Past President – Kim Halbich (Paradise Beach Hotel) In her acceptance speech, President Giddings thanked the…
There are reports that some members of staff at the Petersville primary school have not received their salaries with some having gone unpaid since November 2023. Others have not received payment for the months of December 2023, January 2024 and a reliable source has indicated that some members of staff have not received salaries for last month. According to the source, the staff at the Petersville Primary School are said to be fed up. “Everyday it’s a different excuse,” the source told ANN. “My thing is, if you cannot pay, come out and say so,” they continued. They went on…
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has partnered with several local producers, giving them access and exposure to market and sell their products to significant numbers of foreign visitors once the resort at Buccament Bay opens on March 27. Working alongside Invest SVG, several local manufacturers and artisans got a taste of what’s to come when they were able to stage a mini expo of their goods and services on resort during the recent CELAC Heads of Government Summit. Vincentian entrepreneurs were able to display products to delegates who attended from all over the world, with SVG’s First Lady Eloise…
Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Ralph Gonsalves has extended a call to the farmers and fisher-folk of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to unite and seize the significant opportunities for collaboration and collective benefit from supplying Sandals Resort with seafood and other produce. Dr. Gonsalves made the call while addressing the nation during a press conference held at Cabinet Room on the morning of March 4th. Recognizing the pressing need for a consistent and affordable supply of quality produce, Prime Minister Gonsalves urged farmers and fisher-folk to unite, and aggregate their resources, in order to meet the growing demand from Sandals.…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: On Saturday 2nd March 2024, the New Democratic Party (NDP) launched the National Athlete Program, designed to support local athletes to achieve their potential. The launch took place at a Sports Day in West Kingstown. The programme launched by the NDP is designed to offer athletes financial support on an ongoing basis. The NDP has contrasted this with the 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. President of the NDP, Honourable Dr Godwin Friday said, “We are proud…
Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Ralph Gonsalves has highlighted the significance of the (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) VIII CELAC Summit declaration, spanning almost 100 paragraphs which he says still requires some editing, as a pivotal step towards uplifting the lives of people across the 33 represented nations, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Speaking at a press conference held at Cabinet Room on March 4th 2024, Prime Minister Gonsalves expressed his satisfaction with the comprehensive nature of the declaration, which addresses key areas aimed at fostering positive development and cooperation among the member nations. He stressed the potential positive…
In a recent address from the Cabinet Room on, Monday 4th March 2024, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has emphasized the importance of maintaining a standard of operation that reflects the nation’s civilization. The statement came in response to negative comments surrounding the preparations undertaken to welcome and host delegates from member states of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), including other organisations, such as the United Nations, at the historic VIII CELAC Summit held March 1s at Sandals Resort, Buccament, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Prime Minister drew a parallel between the meticulous preparations for the summit…
Representatives of the private, scientific, academic, and civil society sectors met to provide input for the debate to be held on March 11. More than 1,800 people followed the sessions online. The Regional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for Latin America and the Caribbean conducted a round of consultations with non-governmental stakeholders in the run-up to the 38th Regional Conference of the Organization LARC38. In February, FAO held meetings between FAO officials and representatives of the private, scientific, and academic sectors and civil society to discuss and contribute to FAO’s work…