In an historic and unprecedented move that shifts a colonial, out-dated, dependency-mentality about agricultural practices in the Grenadines, residents in the least-populated of the SVG grenadines, Mayreau (My-ro), are proudly creating a new subculture: growing their own crops to satisfy and eventually exceed on-island demand – an activity “traditionally” thought to be at best impractical, at worst impossible, on this “dry-weather”, rocky island. An initiative of Cherio Farms, located in Amnesty Mountains, on St. Vincent’s northern face, took root in January 2023. The first-of-its-kind project is community-based and focused on food sustainability. The crops are being planted solely by the…
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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Trust held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the National Trust Secretariat. At the commencement of the proceedings, a collection of artefacts donated by Dr. Cecil Cyrus was unveiled by his wife Mrs. Kathleen Cyrus. Several members of Dr. Cyrus’ family were on hand to witness the unveiling, an event which he was unable to attend. A recognition award was presented to Dr. Cyrus for his valuable contribution by Ms Zahra De Freitas on behalf of the National Trust. The National Trust also made Dr. Cecil Cyrus a life…
( associatestimes.com) The United States of America passed legislation that prevents people who buy Grenadian citizenship from having instant access to USA E-2 Visa. The new US policy means CBI passport holders from Grenada must first reside in their adopted country for a period of three years before becoming eligible to apply for an E-2 Investment Visa. According to the reports, Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme has been lucrative source of revenue for developing countries like Grenada in recent years. In 2021 Grenada collected 24 million EC dollars from CBI. In 2022. Grenada collects 78 million dollars in revenue from…
Eight schools received soccer and volleyball equipment from the Dr. Nicholette Spring Charitable Foundation in collaboration with Unique Touch Soccer Academy, USA. The Park Hill Government, South Rivers Methodist, Colonarie Primary, Pamelus Burke Primary, Georgetown Primary and Secondary, Langley Park Government and the Dickson Methodist School all received small goals, cones, and pumps to assist them in their preparation for national competitions. Dr. Spring realized the need for sporting equipment in some primary schools and initiated the deal to get the equipment to the schools. A well-rounded education includes sports and other extra-curricular activities. Youth soccer coach, Renrick Alexander reiterated…
The Speaker of the House of Assembly House of Assembly (HOA), Hon. Rochelle Forde is conducting a ‘School Outreach Program’ to improve awareness about the different arms of government, their functions, and the responsibilities of the Parliament of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Earlier today, February 16 th the team from the House of Assembly visited the George Stephens Secondary School in Colonarie and the New Adelphi Secondary School. The Hon. Rochelle Forde met with third and fourth form students of each school. The Speaker of the House of Assembly has described the outreach programme as an opportunity to…
The Central Leeward Secondary School dominated the Inter-secondary school’s relay competition on Wednesday, February 15 th . To date, the Department of Sports in collaboration with the Ministry of Education have hosted two major events showcasing the endurance of athletes among the secondary schools. The six-leg race saw each athlete completing two thousand five hundred meters in both male and female categories. Eleven schools were represented in both categories. The female category saw Central Leeward Secondary School emerging winners and Troumaca Ontario Secondary and Georgetown Secondary in second and third positions respectively. In the male category, it was Georgetown Secondary…
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday night at Michigan State University, killing three people and wounding five more, before fatally shooting himself miles away after an hours-long manhunt that forced frightened students to hide in the dark. Police announced the man’s death early Tuesday, four hours after shootings broke out at Berkey Hall, an academic building, and later nearby at the MSU Union, a popular hub to eat or study. “This truly has been a nightmare we’re living tonight,” said Chris Rozman, interim deputy chief of the campus police department. Hundreds of officers had scoured the…
On February 12th 2023, Toastmasters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines conducted its annual Area Speech Contest under the theme “We Rise.” The dynamic event was hosted by Area 16 and took place via the Zoom platform, which engaged local, regional and international supporters. The contest was presided by Contest Chair Rosemary Sweeney, and Chief Judge Evetlyn Durand. Area Director Jacqui English-Jacobs stated in her welcome remarks that “as we rise at thisspeech contest, let’s lift up all the contestants and functionaries, especially, as they will ultimately lift up prospective Toastmasters and contest role players.” The vote of thanks was…
I see, Mr. Editor, that the whole thing about who or what makes our Carnival has resurfaced early in the year. It is clear, as far as I see it, that if there was no carnival, there would be no soca fetes. Then again, if there was no carnival, the private promoters who put on these massive soca fetes would have found another way and other times to do their business. It is clear that the official carnival shows, i.e. CDC shows, cannot compete with these fetes for gate receipts. The only show that seems to cover expenses and make…
interCaribbean Airways announces the addition of two aircraft to its fleet and an expanded flight schedule to service Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines beginning March 12, 2023. The introduction of another Embraer 145 Jet and an ATR42-500 series turboprop, with seating capacity of 50 and 48 seats respectively, increases interCaribbean’ s fleet to 5 aircraft servicing the Barbados and Windward Islands’ routes. With this expanded fleet, interCaribbean now offers travelers enhanced schedule options and improved intra-regional travel with greater connectivity among the Islands.Flights to and from Barbados will double, with more flights going…