Pearl Williams, who has been a beauty show coordinator for thirty five years intends to take legal action against a contestant and the Antigua Observer, following an article that accused Williams of scamming contestants. In an interview with ANN Miss Williams shared her side of the story, which served to clarify things such as the depleted number of contestants for the pageant, which was caused by issues such as lack of sponsorship, travel issues and more. She noted that the date of the show had to be changed due to COVID-19 protocols that were still in place in June; it…
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Cassie-Anne Laidlow, affectionately known as Cass, is a young woman currently pursuing her medical degree, with a longtime love for the ocean that has blossomed into a business. Originally from the island of Canouan, Cass spent most of her years on mainland St. Vincent, and attended the Girl’s High School and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College before starting the pursuit of a career in medicine. Siteseeing with Cass is an adventure and travel concierge, offering land and sea adventures. They do local and regional group trips. They do hikes, waterfall adventures, snorkelling and much more. Siteseeing with Cass…
Still, too few of our young people are getting a university education. Each year about 2,300 children start school, but only about 2% of them go on to graduate from university and this is a shockingly low number. Young people in SVG need a university in SVG, so that they can become university graduates. In most western countries, 50% to 75% of young people graduate from university. The young people of SVG will be the future of SVG and it is important that they are given all the resources they need to reach their full potential, so they can be…
In support of the National Public Library, Archives and Documentation Services‘Libraries on the Move’ – Reading Caravan campaign, House of Ellis Inc hasdonated over two hundred books to the National Public Library as its way ofconnecting families and communities through reading. The donation of books was received by Director of the National Public LibraryMichelle King Campbell on Thursday November 17, 2022 at the Kingstown PublicLibrary Conference Room. The books were presented to the Director by RenittaPeters -Morris and Tamara Barrow of House of Ellis. “Reading is a fundamental part of our development; and the simplest way toensure this happens -…
‘ Last Sunday’s (Nov. 06) New Democratic Party hosted boat ride to Mayreau might just have awakened Dr. Godwin Friday to certain realities on the island. The jetty at Mayreau that is in need of attention. (Photo Credit: Flikr) One day after the boat ride (Monday), Dr. Friday, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the NDP and MP for the Northern Grenadines, took to radio to appeal for attention to be paid to Mayreau. Mayreau, part of the Southern Grenadines constituency, is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines, with an area of about 1/2 sq. mile, and a population…
By Professor Richard A. Byron-Cox (PhD) With the ULP closing in on 22 years of managing our affairs, a generation of Vincentians has grown up having experienced only the Gonsalves administration. However, any honest broker knowing the history of SVG’s socio-economic development, must agree that the achievements of his government have been stunning in many fields. Whether it’s infrastructure, education, health, housing, sports, international air transport connections, foreign relations and raising SVG’s prestige globally; our cup all but runneth over. Numbering these successes, the impartial observer must do a lengthy list, even if tallying. This in no way infers ULP…
Introduction The results of the just-concluded mid-term elections in the United States of America carries several lessons for Vincentian voters as they bore some striking similarities in the way the major parties conducted the campaigns and the messages they took to the voters. One liberal commentator summarized it this way, “the Republican Party ran on fear and fraud, while the Democratic party ran on hope and progress, and the voters responded to the message from the Democratic Party”. The pundits were unified in their projections, backed by historical data, that the democrats would suffer significant losses in both the Senate…
With the number of flights and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the rise, increased room stock will be essential going forward. This is according to Minister of Tourism Carlos James, who was at the time discussing the uptick in arrivals to SVG. He said room stock will be potential challenge until the completion of new hotels in the nation.“The Ministry of Tourism, we’re always engaging with all of the stakeholders within aviation as well as cruise to see how we can double our numbers in terms of arrivals. One of the potential challenges which we have always…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has highlighted the important contribution that vendors make to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and emphasized that they should be respected.The Prime Minister was at the time speaking at the official opening of the uptown and downtown vegetable markets. Dr. Gonsalves said that the contribution made by the nation’s vendors are greatly appreciated, but noted while they must be respected, called on them to recognize that the society belongs not just to them. “Vendors are part of a society, we have to respect them, we have to appreciate them, but they must also recognize that…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas commencing at 5:00 pm daily on the island of St. Vincent. Monday, 21st November 2022 – Gomea, Chateaubelair, Three Rivers, Revierre Tuesday, 22nd November 2022 – Belair, Chateaubelair, Mt. Young, Ratho Mill Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 – Cane Hall, Chateaubelair, Chester Cottage, Villa Please take note of the following: Home and business owners in the named areas…