We Vincentians on the 27th of October this year celebrated forty-three (43) years of being an independent state. In a few days time, the Unity Labour Party (ULP) led by Dr. Ralph Gonsalves will celebrate its being in the control of the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for twenty-two (22) years. That is more than half of the period of our existence as an independent state. It is reasonable to say, therefore, that what prevails in our country today would have been influenced by what the ULP under Dr. Ralph Gonsalves did or did not do, during their…
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By Jomo Thomas ‘Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!’ (Sir Walter Scott, 1808). Offering his take on the escalating problem of violent crime, especially homicides, PM Gonsalves said that his government had had all intentions to be tough on crime and the causes of crime. However, it does not have a magic bullet or wand to wish away the evil and reckless intentions of a section of our youth. With three days left in 2022 and our 2016 homicide record of 40 scattered (the current number of homicides is 42), it would appear…
The Budget Estimates 2023 were both disappointing and underwhelming. The most notable part of the Budget Estimates 2023 is the lack of revenue created by the government. After all these years in office, the ULP regime has no revenue creating industries. There are no government-owned industries in our economy that create sustainable sources of revenue for the SVG Treasury. A large amount of the EC$1.4 billion 2023 estimates is tax which amounts to EC$648.3 million. Taxes on income and profit are expected to rise by EC$8.3 million; taxes on goods and services are expected to increase by EC$20 million and…
Introduction The Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes admonishes those of Christian faith, that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the sun. As this year 2022 comes to its end, we can proclaim that no truer words have ever been spoken, when we consider the year, our country has had, or even more significant the many occurrences over the last 2 years. During this year 2022, our country experienced what can only be described as a “cooling off” period following a two-year period of convulsions that ranged from local disasters to global turmoil. This…
A company has announced that it expects to start a new ferry service between St. Lucia and St. Vincent from the second week of January 2023. In a press release, the company, Caribbean Travel Movement said it is “excited to announce” the “long awaited, new, and affordable ferry service.” “This new ferry service for the islands is expected to start in the second week of January,” and it will be a weekly service, the company said. “This new ferry service between the islands is very important as it will provide a much-needed transportation link between the two islands,” the company…
Decomposed body found in Simon, Biabou Police in the South-Central Division (SCD) have launched an investigation into the discovery of a decomposed body in Simon, Biabou on 28th December 2022. The identity of the deceased is unknown at the moment. A postmortem examination is expected to be carried out on the deceased to ascertain the exact cause of death. Persons with information that can assist with this investigation are encouraged to contact the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Crime at telephone number 1-784-457-1211 ext 4816; the Officer in charge of the South-Central Division at 1784-458-4200; or any Police…
Vincentian Entrepreneur Ms. Jaria Fraser of the Paul’s Avenue Community has been making waves across the international borders. Miss Fraser is the owner of Ria’zz Cosmetics a Local Business of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that has been recognized by different Vincentian gated communities within countries such as: Canada, England, America and Even with in other Regional Islands in the Caribbean for her Unique Products. Miss Fraser is known for her 2020 feature on the BOSVG Calendar as one of the Top Entrepreneurs destined for success and for her social work in the System 3 Football Academy as a Sport…
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE HER EXCELLENCY DAME SUSAN DOUGAN, GCMG, OBEGOVERNOR GENERAL OF ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES My fellow Vincentians, as we celebrate another Christmas season, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to all Vincentians at home and in the diaspora. I also extend a warm welcome to all visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines and I encourage you to spend some time enjoying the cultural festivities and the natural beauty of the island. As we celebrate the season, however, let us remain mindful of the real significance of Christmas and keep at the forefront of our minds, the…
Christmas Message from Bishop Stephen OllivierrePresiding Bishop of St. Vincent and the Grenadines District, Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, John 3:16 informs us, “Because God so loved the world, He gave His only-begotten Son.” The Christmas story revolves around the act of giving. Our heavenly father gave; therefore, shouldn’t we follow His lead and give? I am suggesting three areas we should consider. First, we need to give our time to others. Time is a resource we cannot squander, yet using it to assist others during this holiday season is not a…
Christmas Message from Warrant Officer Ivan O’Neal BSc (Hons), MSc, MBASVG Green Party In this festive period of Christmas and New Year, people look to be with their family whilst at the same time look forward to opportunities in the coming year. For many families, this year has been pretty tough dealing with the issues of unemployment, poverty and hardship. The cost of living has increased a lot over this year and many households struggle to survive and adequately feed their family members. In the New Year, they need more and better opportunities to seek prosperity. Families need initiatives in…