Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has lauded the success of the “Life Skills and Career Development Programme” under the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project -VEEP. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for more than 200 participants on Tuesday February 28, the Prime Minister said such a project is critical in empowering the lives of many who were affected by the eruptions of 2021, in addition to the ongoing financial and pyscho-social support for families, while “lifting people’s dignities and life.” Dr. Gonsalves said the project is expected to be replicated in other countries around the region due to its effectiveness. The VEEP…
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Each year, the 1st of March is celebrated as Zero Discrimination Day. On this day, amongst other things, we reflect on the right to non-discrimination, recognize the challenges that various individuals and groups face towards the fulfillment of this right, and advocate for change and progress so that everyone can be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their differences, in all spheres of life. The right to non-discrimination is a fundamental human right that all human beings are born with and it is an important guiding principle in international law that States, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG),…
There are more announcements related to airlines on the way says Chief Executive Officer of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority Glen Beache.Mr. Beache who was at the time speaking at a press conference said that the Tourism Authority tries to wait until the airlines involved make those announcements first. He also highlighted the positive effects establishment of properties have on the tourism product of countries like St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “We’ll probably have one or two more announcements to make with airlines sometime this year, as I said earlier, we wait to make sure that the…
Chief Executive Officer of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority Glen Beache says that the pulling out of Air Canada for the summer is no due to no fault of the airline or SVG, but is due to change in regulations pertaining to the flight hours of pilots. This regulation, according to Mr. Beache has resulted in Air Canada pulling out of countries like St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. “Last year, late last year I think it was, the Canadian Government changed some of the laws and rules with regards to flight time for crew members,…
Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar has called out those here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines who are overcharging their produce. Minister Caesar during a call to WEFM’s Activated Mornings Program said that a number of persons are buying the produce at low prices and reselling them at prices that are too expensive. “A lot of this food that we have let us make it affordable for the person who is in the bank working, or in the public service working or Christal who is in studio, but I am saying that there several persons within the country who are…
There are three prospective investors interested in the Ottley Hall Marina & Shipyard, with all three of them having already made visits to the facility.This is according to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves during the House of Assembly last week.Prime Minister Gonsalves said that the plan is rehabilitate the facility, including the dry dock.“We are currently holding discussion with at least prospective investors; one from Guyana, one from Trinidad and one from St. Lucia. Actually the person from St. Lucia yesterday was supposed to be touring the facility in respect of his proposal and I’m told that he did so.…
Construction of temporary buildings meant to house the Mary Hutchinson primary school has been hampered by supply chain issues, with a new expected completion date set for March 31st. Last year Minister of Education Curtis King informed the House of Assembly that the buildings would be complete by the end of December 2022. “A number of unexpected supply chain issues hampered the work program which significantly delayed the project. The work is now making steady progress and is approximately 75% completed; four of the five buildings are substantially completed.” Minister King said. The Education Minister said that while the fifth…
As St. Vincent and the Grenadines prepares to celebrate Heritage Month, with a host of activities, there are plans in place to further improve the Chatoyer National Park.This is according to Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture Carlos James. The installation of bathroom facilities, kitchens and more are all a part of the planned improvement of the site. “The Chatoyer National Park is one of the projects which, now that we’re moving into Heritage month, it is one of the projects which we intend to spend a bit of time and resources on to properly and further…
The Stubbs Police Youth Club has successfully launched a Male to Male Mentorship Programme to mentor the young boys who are members of the club. The launching took place on Saturday 25 February 2023 at the Stubbs Gospel Hall under the theme – “A PART TO PLAY: REALIZING MY POTENTIAL.” In attendance were, Hon. Frederick Stephenson, Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of South Windward, Superintendent of Police (SOP), Mr. Trevor Bailey, Divisional Commander of the South Central Division, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr. Junior Simmons, Officer-in-charge of Police Youth Clubs, Mrs. Gweneth Anthony, Youth Officer in the Youth Department…
By AnnMarie Ballantyne In her book Great Controversy, 19th Century inspired religious writer, Ellen G. White counselled us to make the Scriptures our safeguard. She reminded us that Scriptures protect us “against the influence of false teachers and the delusive power of spirits of darkness.” Moreover, the Bible admonishes us to beware of doctrines of devils and to heed the inspired Word which is profitable for “doctrine…and instruction in righteousness…” (2Timothy 3:16,17). The doctrine of the immortality of the soul has no root in the Bible. It is a widespread belief by the religious and non-religious. The falsehood originated in…