The World Paediatric Project (WPP) currently has a mission in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to assist parents with children who are experiencing various speech delays. Since their arrival on Sunday, January 28 th , the team has seen approximately one hundred and thirty families. The team of experts along with local personnel is conducting clinic at the Helping Hands centre at New Montrose. The three-day mission ends today January 30 th 2024. American Speech and Language pathologist, Sarah Cunningham from the Greensboro Cerebral Palsy Association said they have seen quite a number of children over the last three…
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On Friday, February 09, 2024, students who sat the 2023 examinations for their CSEC, CAPE and Associate Degrees will be presented with the $500.00 gift award for their outstanding performance. To be eligible for the award, CSEC students must have gained five passes (Grades I to III) including Mathematics and English A. CAPE students must have gained passes (Grades I to V) in at least 2 two-Unit subjects as well as in the single Unit Communication Studies (or Caribbean Studies) in two consecutive years. Students in the various Associate Degree programmes must have gained at least…
(Excerpts of the Honourable Terrance Ollivierre’s response to Budget 2024) Tourism Most of us know of the economic potential of the Grenadines to the economy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Minister of Finance in his 2023 budget presentation stated, “A great deal of our recovery depends on the Grenadines returning to the top as well-oiled engines of economic growth. The Grenadines is known for its natural beauty, spectacular scenery, tranquility, prime sailing waters and friendly people. The Grenadines has gained world acclaimed.” He also stated in his budget presentation of 2024: “The future of tourism is bright in…
On Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, a poignant wreath laying ceremony was held to honor the lifelong contributions of Mr. Christopher Wilberforce Prescod. The ceremony commenced promptly at 9:30 AM at the Kingstown Methodist Church, where staff & students, family, and esteemed guests gathered to pay tribute to Mr. Prescod’s remarkable legacy. Mr. Prescod, the esteemed founder of the C. W. Prescod Primary School, established the institution in September 1989 with a vision of nurturing young minds and fostering a culture of excellence in education. His unwavering dedication and passion for enriching the lives of students have left an indelible mark…
The No. 1 Kingstown Girl GuidesCompany hosted its annual Enrolment and Awards Ceremony on Friday, 19th January 2024 atthe St. Vincent Girls’ High School, Arnos Vale. The ceremony was held under the theme “Our World; Our Thriving Future” as the local Association has commenced celebrations to mark the 110 th anniversary of girl guiding in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Additionally, the Enrolment and Awards ceremony recognised the formal acceptance of 27 girls to the Girl Guiding sisterhood in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines which is a part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts’ 8.8 million-member…
The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights, ECCO Inc, wishes to inform the public and all entities that are associated with film or any audio-visual works in the Eastern Caribbean, that Sister Societies such as BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc), USA, and SACEM (The Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music), France and its territories, are making inquiries about their royalty distributions on behalf of prominent songwriter/artistes. Although these two Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) are mentioned, it is important to note that the works in question are copyright protected and owned by other rights holders associated with other CMOs.…
The Police in the Spring Village district are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspected drowning that occurred on Wednesday 31 st January 2024 at Cumberland Bay. The incident claimed the life of Devon Morgan, alias “Sleepy”, a 33-year-old Fisherman of Barrouallie. According to preliminary investigations, about 12:25 p.m., police at the Spring Village Police Station received a telephone report that stated that someone had drowned at Cumberland Bay. The police promptly responded. Upon arrival at the scene, they met a male lying on the shore of Cumberland Bay in an unresponsive state and surrounded by bystanders. The deceased was…
February 01, 2024: Kingstown – A twenty-seven (27) member delegation from the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Band will depart St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) later today (01.02.24) on an eight (8) day official visit to Grenada. The Police Band was invited by the Government of Grenada to participate in the nation’s Fiftieth (50 th ) Anniversary of Independence Celebrations, which will be held on Wednesday 07 th February 2024. The delegation is being led by the Band Master, Inspector of Police, Mr. Vaughn Miller. While in Grenada, the Police Band will participate in several…
The United Nations Secretary General Antony Gutiérrez and a delegation will be among 400 diplomats and heads of state at the 2024 CELAC conference in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The Community of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) summit will take place at the Sandals Resort in Buccament. The summit takes place on March 1 2024. Among matters to be discussed are Food Security, Peace, Climate Change, Healthcare. St Vincent and the Grenadines will also hand over leadership of the Pro Tempore Presidency to incoming President Honduras. Meanwhile Sandals Regional Project Manager Terrence Des Vignes has given the…
Members of the Royal St Vincent and Grenadines police force are on the scene in Ottley where Keith Davis aka “Engine head” was found in his home with gunshots wounds about his body . We would update this story when more information comes to hand .