The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Police Youth Clubs (PYC) Interclub-Netball Competition concluded with a closing ceremony at the Arnos Vale playing field on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. The Georgetown Police Youth Club won the inaugural trophy after outperforming the Edge Media Centre Owia Police Youth Club. The tournament featured twenty clubs in five different zones. Mr. Marvin Fraser, Facilities Manager for the National Sports Council, made a brief statement at the ceremony. He encouraged parents to continue supporting the Police Youth Club and become more involved in their children’s lives. He observed that today’s youth are…
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As a long-standing practice of our university, students of the American University of St Vincent on Wednesday, 13th March, 2023 visited the Paediatric Ward of the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH), Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). As part of the visit, a donation was made to the ward. Among the items donated were 50 books (including reading, coloring, drawing, puzzles, poems and rhymes), coloruing pencils and pens, crayons, cases of fruit juice, water, as well as, toiletries (baby wipes, sanitizers, soap, toilet rolls), balloons, alphabet calendar, drinking bottles, set of lunch boxes, etc. The President of the Student…
The Fisheries Sector will be given a boost of $US 2.3 million from the Government of Japan. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Saboto Caesar, is thanking the Government and People of Japan, he said “they have created an enabling environment for us to support the improvement of the fisheries infrastructure in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and with this assistance we will be able to bring cutting edge technology to established infrastructure.” The Minister added that the opening of the Argyle International Airport has positioned this country for an increase in the exportation of fish and other marine products,…
Approximately fifty teachers and fifty counsellors are being trained in improving psychosocial support for students, teachers and families of vulnerable populations affected by the Covid 19 pandemic and other hazards. The training runs from April 3-4 and is being facilitated by Dr. Nicola Bird, a Mental Health Specialist and Executive Director of Integrated Health Outreach Inc.The psychosocial support workshop is part of component five which is support for learning continuity in vulnerable population. It forms part of the Social Safety net for the Cov-19 Response Programme funded by Inter-America Development Bank/ Caribbean Development Bank through the Ministry of Finance, Economic…
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and The Ministry of National Mobilisation and Social Development hosted an official launch at Frenches house today, April 4. The month of activities is being held under the theme ‘You have the power to create a better future for us the children- Treat us well”. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Mobilisation Marissa Finch- Burke, in delivering remarks, reminded the audience of the importance of creating positive role models for the nation’s children. Consequently, Finch- Burke said a mentorship programme for boys will be launched later this week as part of…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cadet Force launched its new Search and Rescue-Medical Unit (SARMU) earlier this month.The Unit will have a dedicated cadre of cadets utilising their paramilitary and unit specific training to rescue and care for those in need.Director of the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) Ms. Michelle Forbes while applauding the creation of the unit announced NEMO’s donation of radios and life vests to the new unit.“We applaud the establishment of this unit that will strengthen the national response mechanism here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We expect that the unit will continue to work…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday March 31st received the inaugural flight of Conviasa on the Caracas-La Havana-St. Vincent route. The weekly flight will operate on Fridays. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Keisal Peters on Friday highlighted the positives of SVG and Cuba’s relationship throughout the years as well as noted the benefits to be derived from the introduction of this new weekly flight. “This flight between Cuba and St. Vincent and the Grenadines is one of many examples that the foreign policy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is alive and well.Recalling the commendable commitment by…
The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc. (CED) is currently executing the Resilience through Innovation and Technology (RIT) MSME Recovery Programme, under the Organization of American States (OAS) Development Cooperation Fund (DCF).As part of this a Technology Fair, which focused on promoting digital solutions to micro, small and medium enterprises was hosted. Representative from the CED Afia James-Clarke speaking with WEFM on Friday encouraged businesses in SVG to digitize their services. “This technology fair is aimed at encouraging small businesses to make changes in the way they operate because the pandemic has taught us that there is a need for digital…
The National Public Library, Archives and Documentation Services is commemorating Library Week from 1st – 6th April, 2023, under the global theme: “There’s More to the Story.” The 130-year old institution, kicked off the activities on Saturday, 1st April with the “Get to Know Your Library Network” event where engagements on social media were ramped up and a brief history of the library was featured. On Monday 3rd April the public can get a “Behind the Scenes” tour of the department and storytelling for preschoolers, while on Tuesday 4th, they can engage with novelists at the “Meet the Author/Writer” session.On…
The prophet Isaiah pronounced woe against those administrators (like those of the ULP) who pervert justice – the abusers of justice. Those government officials have abused their power and are called to God’s bar of justice. (Isa. 10:1-4) The ULP administration ensured that the Public Health Amendment Act (2021) was passed into law during an early morning (wee hours) sitting of parliament, when most people slept. The amended Act rendered it illegal if Public Servants did not take the COVID-19 vaccine. In other words, if you did not take the vaccine you cannot work with the government. So, hundreds of…