The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) hosted a heartwarming Valentine’s charity dinner on February 14th, bringing together supporters and advocates for an evening of philanthropy and solidarity. The event, held at the Terrace of Ocean View Residence of the BHRO President, aimed to raise funds and awareness for the basic human rights of the people of Bonaire. Attended by over 70 guests, including prominent community leaders, activists, and donors, the evening was a celebration of compassion and commitment to human rights. Guests enjoyed a six-course gourmet dinner, live entertainment, and short inspiring speeches by Davika Bissessar Shaw, President, and…
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Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Leader of the Opposition and President of the New Democratic Party, Dr the Honourable Godwin Friday and Member of Parliament Senator Shevern John have travelled to the United Kingdom this week to take part in an international conference promoting women’s participation in politics. Dr Friday will return home on Friday February 23rd and Senator John a few days later. Speaking ahead of the conference, Senator Shevern John said “ I am pleased to have been invited to participate in this important conference focussing on this crucial issue. We need to do everything possible to bring…
A 52-year-old resident of Freeland, Mesopotamia Kendol Homer was shot in his left leg on Saturday 17th February 2024 outside of Roy’s Pharmacy in Arnos Vale. According to a Police report , the victim and an employee of the pharmacy were involved in an altercation when he was shot. The victim was transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital for medical treatment where he is currently warded in stable condition. The sister of Kendol told ANN that the family is at a loss as to what transpired. “All we know is what we read and people speculation, ” the sister said…
From 1 June to 29 June, St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be among the six Caribbean hosts of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. To ensure the event is infused with the culture, spirit and desire to represent the essence of the country in this mega tournament, citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines are being invited to become volunteers. Already, word of the magnitude and scope of the soon to bowl-off tournament has been stirring up an air of excitement and anticipation for the 1 June start. Volunteers are essential to the value added to any…
Well, one man from the community believes so. Macady Ells, 33 of Lowmans Windward sat down with ANN to explain what happened the night his home, which he shares with his girlfriend, was broken into. According to Ells, he was woken by his girlfriend at around 2:45 am after she complained about stomach pain. He said that they looked for their mobile devices to contact someone for help, however, after failing to locate both of their phones, they proceeded to leave the bedroom to look for them. “When she has been going towards the bathroom, she tells me to look…
Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines – World Pediatric Project (“WPP”) recently hosted a double team here in St. Vincent at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (“MCMH”). The two teams that arrived were the WPP Ophthalmology and Plastic Surgery (Reconstructive) teams which both had their clinics on Sunday February 11th 2024 at MCMH. Though the team compositions were smaller compared to other teams, they assessed a significantnumber of children; both local and regional. The Ophthalmology team assessed a total of 57 patients with varying conditions that affect or impair the eye and the children’s ability to see. 19 surgeries…
The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) in partnership with the Conservatives Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) Programme, the LeadHERship Institute, and the United Workers Party (UWP) successfully completed a 10-week Leadership Training programme for young women in Saint Lucia. The training programme engaged the young female participants on topics such as Parliamentary Democracy and The Electoral System, Building an Advocacy Campaign, Personal Branding, Parliamentary Procedures and Debates, Public Speaking and Media. Participants were also provided with a tour of the Saint Lucia Parliament and had the opportunity to speak with other female members of Parliament and activists from across the region…
Director of the Nation Insurance Services (NIS), Mr. Stewart Haynes, has emphasized the pressing need for pension reform in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), in a recent interview with the Agency for Public Information (API). The NIS director outlined the three fundamental objectives of Social Security reform: ensuring the adequacy of the pension fund, maintaining the affordability of contributions, and ensuring financial sustainability. He discussed the three levers available for achieving these objectives – program design, administration, and portfolio management. Haynes said the urgency for pension reform was further illuminated through insights from actuarial valuations conducted every three…
The Republic of China on Taiwan is investing in three agricultural projects; a Vegetable improvement and post-harvest handling projects as well as a Livestock rearing project. Ambassador of the Republic of China on Taiwan Her Excellency Fiona Fan said under the Vegetable Improvement Project, they will create five (5) chilling rooms with pre-cooling system in five (5) locations including Orange Hill, Langley Park, Lauders, La Croix and Belmont. “In the projects, we will train farmers to post handle their harvest, their crops…to storage in the chilling room so that would enhance the quantity and quality of their crops. I…
The Ministry of the Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports and the St.Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday 25 th January, 2024, that streamlines cooperation and directs the communication and exchange of information between the two institutions. This MOU is another pillar in the multi-faceted approach in the implementation of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act No. 12 of 2020. Cooperation would be achieved through the following areas – Publication of Standards Voluntary or compulsory standards Identification of goods and services that has the Standards Mark…