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…
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During a joint operation between the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) and Narcotics Unit about 5:10 p.m. on 06.01.24, the police executed a Search Warrant at the home of Khanroy Chewitt, a 65-year-old Supervisor of Park Hill/USA. During the search, one (1) .25 Titan Pistol and nineteen (19) rounds of .25 ammunition were found and seized. Chewitt was arrested and later charged with the offence of possession of unlawful fire and ammunition without a license issued under the Firearms Act. The offence occurred in Park Hill on 06.01.24 about 5:10 pm Chewitt appeared before the Serious Offences Court on 08.01.24 and…
According to the investigation, the accused allegedly had in his possession one (1) Glock 28 Pistol make and serial number unknown, and nine (9) rounds of ammunition without a license issued under the Firearm and License Act. Jack appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate Court on Friday 05th January and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was granted bail in the sum of $5000.00 with one (1) surety and is mandated to report to the Central Police Station every Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The matter was adjourned and sent on for trial at the Serious Offences Court…
The Secret Garden Team has committed themselves to donating part of their event proceeds to helping those in need, and has stated that they will not falter on this commitment. On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, two members of the team journey to Marriaqua and delivered care packages to all the girls at the Lady of Guadalope Home. This donation is part one of their contribution as they have promised to assist further. The team would also like to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the support given to their event and look forward to seeing you on Boxing Day 2024 at…
There are far too many individuals who owe the National Student Loans Company and are delinquent in their payments of student loans.This was disclosed by Camillo Gonsalves during the Budget 2024 presentation in Parliament last night. Gonsalves announced that the National Students Loans Company, the successor of the Student Loan Committee had made the decision following extensive consultations, to reduce the existing interest rate from 6 percent to 4.5 percent. He said that the National Student Loans Company had a loan portfolio of EC$32 million with 744 active accounts with 187 current students accessing EC$5.4 million worth of loans. “This…
Vendors in Kingstown are in for some good news come March 1, 2024 when the announcement of a package of relief and waivers will be announced. Camillo Gonsalves said during the presentation of the 2024 Budget address last evening that many vendors and other entrepreneurs who operate in Kingstown already pay a small rent to the Kingstown Town Board (KTB). This fee, according to the finance minister is for the maintenance of order and cleanliness in the city.“Last year, the Town Board successfully embarked in a ‘Kingstown Clean-up’ campaign that nationalized vending activity to the benefit of buyers and sellers…
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is expected to address the issue as it pertains to payment to traffickers in agricultural produce in Trinidad and Tobago when he makes his contribution to the 2024 Budget debate later this week. This after Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves announced in his Budget 2024 presentation indicated that the arrangement drafted between the Central Banks of Trinidad and Tobago and the Eastern Caribbean, and the Bank of St Vincent and the Grenadines (BOSVG) had been terminated by the Trinidad and Tobago Central Bank. “Many traffickers in agricultural produce are currently experiencing difficulties in obtaining their foreign…
Workers’ National Insurance Services (NIS) contributions will gradually increase effective June 1, 2024, from 10 percent to 15 percent.This was one of eight reform measures announced during the presentation of the 2024 Budget address last evening.“As indicated earlier, there is no serious debate that there is need for a fresh round of reforms to the social security system, as has taken place periodically since the National Insurance Scheme became operational 37 years ago,” said Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance. “The question is not if we should reform, but when, and by how much,” he continued.According to Gonsalves, the findings and…
Motorists will be required to dig deeper into their pockets with the announcement of increases in drivers’ licence and motor vehicle licence. Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves said that included in this year’s Budget were a few fiscal measures aimed at enhancing revenue collection. “These measures are designed to adjust user fees and licenses to keep pace with the costs of providing the various associated services, and to introduce new user fees where new services have emerged,” he said.One such increase in fees was that of drivers’ licence which according to Gonsalves was last reviewed in 2016. “The time has now…
The quest of tapping the country’s resources for geothermal energy has once again surfaced. “Despite multiple assertions by the opposition, as recently as two weeks ago, that our national geothermal project as “dead,” we continue to assure the pubic that the reports of its death are greatly exaggerated,” Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance said in the 2024 Budget presentation. He said that the government was presently involved in discussions with multiple private sector entities with an interest in using the site for the generation of geothermal energy.According to the finance minister, among the private sector entities was one who demonstrated…