Campden Park, St. Vincent – March 12, 2024 – The East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) has officially completed its state-of-the-art flour mill, marking a significant milestone for regional flour production. This multi-million-dollar investment, completed exactly two years after breaking ground, is set to enhance the OECS’s competitiveness in the flour market, ensuring greater efficiency and affordability for consumers. The newly constructed four-storey mill, designed by Turkish firm Alapala and equipped with cutting-edge automation technology from Brazilian manufacturer Sangati, now surpasses the capacity of existing mills in St. Lucia, Grenada, and Barbados. According to ECGC, the facility will boost production…
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PRESS RELEASE March 12, 2025 – Kingstown: It is with deep, profound sadness that the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force announces the tragic death of the late Police Constable 504 Alford Jacobs, who died on March 11, 2025, in the United Kingdom. Jacobs was a dedicated officer who enlisted on December 31, 2007. He served the community with honour for seventeen years and two months. He was highly respected by colleagues and community alike for his professionalism and dedication to his duty. His sudden loss is very heartbreaking to the local law enforcement community. “Our hearts are…
7 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment has announced that the Belair Clinic will temporarily move to the Dauphine Community Centre effective Monday, March 17, 2025. This relocation facilitates the construction of the new Belair SMART Clinic, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the community. During this period, all current services will continue as scheduled: Monday: Doctor’s clinic & dressing Tuesday: Child health services Wednesday: Pap smears, postnatal care, dressing, diabetic & hypertensive clinic Thursday: Antenatal clinic Friday: Doctor’s clinic & dressing Daily: Emergency care & family planning services The Ministry acknowledges any inconvenience this…
The book, The Story of Zen: Resilience and Hope, was officially released today, March 11, on Books.by. It is Mr. McTair’s first book. It will also be available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback versions starting March 14 which is National Heroes Day in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. March 14 will also mark the 230th anniversary of the death of Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer. Mr. McTair describes the book as historical fiction featuring a strong female protagonist—Zen, who is portrayed as the daughter of Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer. In the story, Zen escapes British exile and leads her…
St Vincent and the Grenadines is grappling with a myriad of challenges which the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) government is unable to solve. The government’s inability to effectively address these critical issues has sparked a clarion call for change in the country. It is widely expressed by most Vincentians that St Vincent and the Grenadines is falling apart. The troubling situation at the Girls High School is a perfect example of negligence and poor management of the ULP government. The school was forced to close its doors again due to flea infestation. It is a sad situation for students,…
( nationwideradiojm.com)/gonsalves-offers-to-give-up-us-visa-to-allow-cubans-to-continue-working-in-svg/Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has declared that he is prepared to lose his U.S. visa if it means ensuring that Cuban doctors can continue working in his country. His statement follows the recent announcement by the U.S. government regarding visa restrictions for public officials in countries benefiting from Cuba’s labor export program. Speaking at a People’s National Party (PNP) forum in Portland, Jamaica, on Sunday, Dr. Gonsalves defended SVG’s longstanding collaboration with Cuba in the healthcare sector. He emphasized that Cuban medical professionals provide critical services in the country and dismissed any…
Kingstown, St. Vincent – In a significant boost to education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Taiwan-based charitable organization TX Foundation (慈行基金會) has completed a series of classroom retrofitting projects and donated educational equipment to three local schools. The ceremonies, held on February 27, 2025, marked the inauguration of a culinary vocational classroom at West St. George Secondary School, the donation of assistive devices for visually impaired students at Fair Hall Government School, and the opening of a new science laboratory at Troumaca Ontario Secondary School. The initiative, valued at nearly USD 110,000, was led by TX Foundation President…
KINGSTOWN – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has reaffirmed his support for the Cuban Medical Brigade in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), rejecting claims that Cuban healthcare workers are exploited by their home country. His statement follows an announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, imposing visa restrictions on foreign officials linked to Cuba’s overseas medical program. Rubio indicated that the expanded policy would immediately affect several Cuban and Venezuelan individuals, along with their immediate family members. Addressing the issue on radio, Dr. Gonsalves emphasized that Cuban medical personnel in SVG are treated…
Jamaican Member of Parliament, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, delivered a rousing address at the New Democratic Party (NDP) Women’s Arm Elect Her Conference, emphasizing resilience, sacrifice, and the importance of electing women into leadership.Addressing a packed audience at the NDP Headquarters on International Women’s Day, Crawford celebrated the strength of Vincentian women and lauded the leadership of Dr. Godwin Friday, NDP President, whom she described as a man of integrity with a deep love for his country. She shared that her own party leader, Jamaican Prime Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, had tasked her with extending best wishes to Dr. Friday,…
The Senator and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Ashelle Morgan responded to a question from Asberth News Network (ANN) regarding her interest in running in South Windward, where she resides. ANN was following a lead from a credible source that the senator had shown interest in securing the ULP nomination over Rodan John and Louis Daisley, her great-uncle, both of whom have also expressed their desire to contest the seat. When contacted, the senator dismissed the inquiry, stating, “Thanks for reaching out, but I don’t wish to be interviewed by the Commess News Network. Have a blessed day.”…