It’s been 43 years since SVG independence and we still have a weak economy. As a nation, we have the licence to fish for tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. Fish has more than the potential to be the foundation of our economy. The fact that it is not, after decades of independence, illustrates that a poor quality of people have been in charge in SVG. Tuna fishing and canning is a multi-million dollar industry and if we had set up our own tuna fishing and canning industry soon after independence, the SVG Treasury would have received tens of millions of…
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Introduction The last two years, 2020 and 2021 have been extremely challenging for our nation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano. The April 2021 eruption of the volcano came at a very bad time (not that there is a good time for an eruption) when this country, was preparing for some recovery with the changing fortunes of the pandemic. While we were by no means out of the woods, loosing close to 80 lives between April and October to COVID-19, the government had laid out a clear plan to get the…
Showers, gusty winds and possible isolated thunderstorm activity are forecast across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) as a southerly wind flow takes place ahead of a tropical wave approaching the southern section of the region. The wave is forecast to begin affecting around Friday, and shows chance of development as it moves into the Caribbean Sea. Already, roughly35mm of rainfall was estimated over the Southern Grenadines. Model guidance is indicating approximately 50mm – 75mm (2-3 inches) across SVG by Friday night.Therefore, a Flash-Flood watch is in effect until 6:00am, Saturday 29th October 2022. The flash-flood watch could either be…
At a time when the spirit of National Independence should resonate with every Vincentian, the treatment of vendors at the Kingstown Vegetable Market on Sunday October 23, 2022 has brought into sharp focus the reality of a cross section of our people, most of whom are women. By the events of Monday morning, the Government has demonstrated a flagrant disregard for the well-being, livelihood and independence of these Vincentians. The Government’s removal and destruction of the property of the vendors, compounded by its failure to provide vendors with viable alternatives for survival, cannot be justified.The deplorable and unsanitary conditions under…
On Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment conducted the official launch of their exciting new health initiative “Vincy Moves”. The response from Vincentians was overwhelming; over two thousand participants came out and walked from Prospect, Belmont, and Lowmans Leeward to The Arnos Vale Sporting Complex where they furthermore participated in the health village set up by the ministry. Breast cancer, HIV, Syphilis, Blood pressure, and Dental testing were just a few of the stations provided with well over a hundred test done in each department. The Ministry also offered healthy rewards for those who participated…
A cargo ship carrying nearly 20,000 barrels of diesel arrived here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves, who was at the time speaking at the opening ceremony of the Everything Vincy Expo, said following the discharging of these 20,000 barrels from the MV Inmaculada, Vincentians can expect to be paying less on their electricity bills in the future. “If you want to know what solidarity looks like you should take a trip down to Lowman’s Bay right now and see a ship called the Inmaculada, which is off the coast of Lowman’s, outside the VINLEC plant,…
An inaugural flag raising ceremony is set to take place in Manhattan, New York to commemorate the 43rd year of Independence of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.This was confirmed by SVG’s Consul General in the United States Rondy ‘Luta’ McIntosh. He touted Thursday’s Independence ceremony as significant and historic. “On Thursday, Independence day, it’s a big one for us and it’s our inaugural flag raising ceremony, taking place in Manhattan at Bowling Green, and this is quite significant because a flag raising—as I understand and from all the information that I’ve gathered—has never been done here in New York. So…
Staff and students of the Bethel High School today were immersed in an exposition of skills and fun as commencement to their independence activities. The first half of the day saw the Business Department’s educational venture in allowing the students to gain hands-on experience in areas of production and manufacturing accounting. Many Vincentian delicacies, beaded jewelry, cosmetics, clothing and paintings all made by students were showcased and on sale. Services such as hair braiding and barbering were also offered. Skipping, tug of war, moral and other traditional games in the afternoon session brought the curtains down on a well spent…
Troy Prince The people of North Leeward continue to be disregarded and disrespected by the government of the day, led by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and businessman Rayneau Gajadhar out of St.Lucia. This disrespect comes in the form of a 58.8 acres land lease to Rayneau for 30 years of quarrying for stone. I refer to such a deal as a disrespect to the people of North Leeward because of the following reasons:The lack of public consultation before and during the quarry operations which are ongoing even though it has been met with opposition by the people of North Leeward.The…
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is piloting its point-of-sale payment system for a number of its services started on the October 25, 2022, citizens are now able to pay for services utilizing credit and debit cards at Customs and Excise, Inland Revenue Department, and the Commerce and Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). To benefit from this enhanced payment service, citizens are always required to have a valid form of identification. The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (GOSVG) is currently implementing the World Bank-funded Caribbean Digital Transformation Project and has identified the development of citizen-facing digital government…