THE ISSUE The folk wisdom of our country teaches, among other things, that it is wiser to believe what you see than what you hear. This truism is all the more important in the age of social media where the “internet crazies” of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) go wild with vile propaganda, lies, falsehoods, and misinformation. These “internet crazies” want you to believe that SVG has gone backwards under the ULP government; they pull down everything that is good in our country; they create negative vibes about every achievement of the government; they create and promote dissatisfaction without…
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Beginning today, SVG will play host to the Eight Summit of Heads of State and Governments of CELAC at Sandals Beaches Resort in Buccament Bay. Coming as it does a mere three months after hosting the Argyle initiative that lowered political and military tensions between Guyana and Venezuela and three years after serving as the smallest country to ever sit on the UN Security Council, diplomatically, SVG can truly be said to be punching above its weight class. CELAC groups 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries. Only the USA and Canada are denied membership. It was formed in 2011 to…
March is here! The month we traditionally celebrate women. We celebrate women because we know they are the backbone of our country. They play a key role in the community. First and foremost, women are caretakers. They perform the role of mother, wife, partner, organizer, breadwinner, disciplinarian, teacher, director and activist; in short, they wear many hats. It follows, therefore, that women are very special people who deserve to be respected and celebrated not only during the month of March, but every day of the year. Let us strive to be a society where women are always respected and cherished. …
The Blue Marlins Swim Club walked away with the winner’s trophy at the recently held SVG Gallagher Invitational Swim Championship which took place at the Shrewsbury Aquatic center from the 22nd to the 25th of February 2024. A total of four teams both local and regional vied for the championship trophy, however at the end of the competition; the Blue Marlins Swim Club emerged as champions. Overall the team accumulated a total of 1358 points to win the championship. A number of the club’s swimmers had remarkable performances and were able to clinch several of the individual titles at stake. In the…
By Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox Every civilized nation goes through a period when certain areas of its development shines so brilliantly that the only apt characterization is, it’s living a golden age in that sphere of endeavour. This may be in industry, the arts, military might, or another field. World history provides evidence of this from China to Britian, and from the USA to South Korea. Having observed the realization of the diplomatic practice, foreign policy and foreign relations of SVG, I here posit that this country is presently experiencing a golden age. It’s nothing short of stunning, what this…
Due to the recent occurrence of several reports of burglary, and theft of livestock and produce in the South Central Policing Division (SCD), the High Command of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) in conjunction with the Divisional Commander implemented various strategies to curb the situation. On Saturday 02nd March 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., a party of police officers from the South Central Division (SCD) were on mobile patrol in an unmarked vehicle. Some of them wore black polo t-shirts with the word “POLICE” printed on the front. While patrolling, the party received information about a…
(Castries, Saint Lucia, February 29, 2024) – On Monday, February 19, 2024, Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) held a cheque presentation for one of its remaining 2023 PMAD partners, the West Dominica Federation. The Power to Make a Difference (PMAD) programme encourages collaboration with like-minded partners to create meaningful impact that helps build a better tomorrow. The programme supports noble initiatives that aim to improve communities through the forging of meaningful, long-standing partnerships with civil society, community groups and non-Governmental organizations. In 2023, the Bank awarded grants to its first cohort of 16 partners who represented a wide array of social…
Some vendors plying their trade along the roadside of the country’s Eastern coastline are feeling the pinch after having their stalls broken down. Phyllis Morgan is one of the affected vendors whose stall, which she and her husband operate on the roadside, just outside their home in Stubbs, was destroyed on Thursday, February 29. This was the day that delegates for the 8th meeting of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean were scheduled to arrive. According to Morgan, it was early morning – around 6 – and she said that she was still asleep when she was awakened…
Government and private sector stakeholders agree on developing the hot pepper sector to increase production and export across the region and globally February 28, 2024 – Bridgetown, Barbados – Building on the country’s plans to increase food production and trade, public and private sector stakeholders from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have identified two important crops for further development over the coming years. Dasheen, a prime crop in the country, was first selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour as a suitable commodity for development through a two-year project of the Food and Agriculture Organization…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU) held its General Elections on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February, 2024. The following are the preliminary results of the elections: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POSITIONS NAME OF CANDIDATES President Bro. Oswald Robinson 1st Vice President Bro. Vanrick Williams 2nd Vice President Sis Yokanne Blugh-Holder General Secretary Sis. Ketty Kydd-Rhynd Assistant General Secretary Sis. Tishanna Reid Treasurer Bro. Meriah Samuel Public Relations Officer Sis. Fiona Charles Committee Members Bro. Anthony Compton Sis. Reba Cozier The elected officers will be installed at the SVGTU’s 23rd Biennial Convention scheduled for April 2024 for the 2024-2026 Biennium.