Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, joined a diverse group of hospitality professionals at Florida International University (FIU) where he delivered the keynote address to some 400 students as well as faculty and industry stakeholders during the 29th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference at the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Stewart, the head of the only super brand to have ever originated from the Caribbean, captivated the audience as he shared perspectives on hospitality leadership, Sandals’ journey in reframing luxury all-inclusive travel and the exciting future of Caribbean tourism.The Executive Chairman’s address also explored themes of…
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Two current Vice Presidents of the SVG Football Federation (SVGFF) would challenge the current President Mr Carl Dickson for the office of President. Mr. Wayne Grant Second VP and First VP Otashie Spring have all been nominated along with former President Mr. Marvin Fraser and a former National player Mr . Renson. Haynes. A release from the SVGFF states they are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first stage of nominations for the upcoming Executive Council elections. As of Friday, January 12th 2024, the candidates havesubmitted their nomination forms, expressing keen interest in contributing to the development of…
January 15, 2024: Kingstown- On Sunday 14th January 2024, about 6:15 a.m., officers from the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), Narcotics Unit, and Special Services Unit (SSU) conducted a joint operation in Layou and executed a Search Warrant at the house where Terrica Patterson, 21 years Unemployed of Layou resides. During the search, a small darkish-looking purse was discovered with on what appeared to be cocaine wrapped in a transparent plastic bag.The defendant was cautioned and she admitted it was cocaine. She was arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine. The drug was later weighed and amounted to 21 grammes. Patterson…
The Dame Susan Dougan Foundation earlier today handed over school supplies and sanitary items to a number of schools across the country, in a ceremony at Government House. The Governor General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Her Excellency Dame Susan Dougan remarked that she established the foundation aims to give students a second chance and to create an environment where gaps can be filled. The Governor General noted that after making contacts and conceptualizing the project, she decided it would be important to go to different schools across the country to assess the needs of students. The foundation visited…
Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by a slow-growing bacteria. The leprosy bacteria can be spread when a person with Hansen’s disease (leprosy) coughs or sneezes, and someone else breathes in the droplets containing the bacteria repeatedly (over a prolonged period of time). Leprosy can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa). With early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be cured. It’s important to note that people with Leprosy disease can continue to work and live an active life during and after treatment. While Leprosy was once feared to be…
The Officers approached the suspect and identified themselves to him as Police Officers. The Officer in charge of the patrol informed the suspect about the information that was received and requested a search of his person. A crowd immediately gathered around the Police and the suspect and started to behave in a hostile manner towards the Police. A Police Officer then held onto the suspect and attempted to search him. The suspect pulled away and slapped the Officer in his face.The Officers again held on to the suspect in an attempt to conduct the search; however, the angry crowd violently…
On Friday, 12th January 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will mark the commencement of the New Law Year with its traditional Ceremonial Opening proceedings under the theme “Innovation and Justice Reform” – The ECSC Looking to the Future. This year, the host Member State is Grenada, where the first scheduled sitting for the Court of Appeal for 2024 will occur. The Ceremonial Opening will commence with a church service in most Member States and Territories, followed by the procession to the High Court, where the formal Special Sitting of the Court will be held. In Saint Vincent and the…
“This saying wasn’t commonly used for several centuries until it received a boost in the civil rights and feminist movement in the USA in the 1960s. Since then the use of the expression has grown considerably and now any group who is complaining about anything they want to stop is likely to say, chant or make into a banner ‘enough is enough”- Vi Brown. Interestingly, ‘enough is enough’ has been a hit song on the lips of majority of Vincentians over the last 2 decades. The use of the expression continues to be sang when relating to the perpetual economic…
January 11th, 2024, Kingstown: In its quest to further improve its relationship with members of the public and create safer communities, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force will embark on a series of activities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines to bolster its community policing strategy as outlined in the organization’s 2024 Calendar of Events. To this end, the RSVGPF cordially invites members of communities of Pembroke, Buccament, Layou, and the surrounding villages to a Town Hall Meeting in Layou. The meeting will be held on Thursday 18th January 2024 at the Layou Government School and will…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Evironment (MOHWE) wishes to inform the public to take all the necessary precautionary measures to protect themselves from infectious diseases such as COVID-19, Dengue Fever, Leptospirosis and influenza viruses including Influenza A – H1NI (swine flu). The surveillance committee within the MOHWE would like to report that during the period December 25th 2023 – January 6th 2024 there was a notable increase in the Influenza A – H1NI (swine flu) cases in SVG with thirty- two (32) laboratory confirmed cases. As of January 6th 2024, there was a total of nine thousand, eight…