Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves during the sitting of the house of assembly earlier this week disclosed that he has been having discussions with the commissioner of Police Colin John, pertaining to hiring of skilled drivers to the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force. The Prime Minister said this is due to the condition of the vehicles currently in the force and the manner in which some officers treat them. “This is something which I had discussed with the commissioner, we are actively looking at to hire persons who do not now have the entry qualifications to the…
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A move into the fashion design and production business seemed like a natural transition for Alana of Alana Designs. According to her, starting a business of her own just happened, saying ‘I did not choose this type of business. It chose me’. Being surrounded by fashion design and production from a young age, from her mother to grandmother, eventually making fits of her own for herself initially. ‘Getting into business just happened. I was doing what I love and had to find a way of supporting what I enjoyed doing. I always had an idea of how to sew. My…
When Dr. Alston ‘Becket’ Cyrus was conferred his honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of the West Indies at the graduation ceremony at the Five Islands campus in Antigua and Barbuda, congratulations came from every corner of the world. Timothy Watkins, better known as Baron, also sent commendations the ABC of calypso’s way, while they were a few words, they were filled with lots of love and appreciation for Dr. Cyrus. ‘Congratulations to Dr. Alston Cyrus Becket the ABC of Calypso, a quiet gentleman always greet me with a smile he is ah brother to me and when he…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines defeated Saint Lucia 49 – 36, at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday night. The Vincentians led in all quarters 15 – 6, 27 – 15, 40 – 22, and finally 49 – 36, as they secured their second victory in three matches played to date, in the Netball World Cup Qualifiers. Head coach Godfrey Harry said “we are on course to achieve what we came here for which is a qualifying spot in the World Cup next year, and that is what we are setting out to do.” St. Vincent…
By Chevanev Charles Congratulations are extended to Petty Officer Mr Dwight Lewis on graduating with distinction and honors with a degree in international maritime law from the International Maritime Law Institute. This United Nations institute, situated in Malta, just south of Italy, is in the top categories worldwide for maritime legal education. Mr Dwight Lewis graduated, winning the “Transport Malta” Prize for Best Performance in Shipping Law. As Malta is a leading flag state in maritime legal education, ship and super yacht registration, this is a distinct achievement and demonstrates the hard work, intellect and skill that Mr Lewis possesses.…
Teachers as well as students at the Belair Government School are having a more enjoyable experience thanks to the St. Vincent Building and Loan Association’s (SVBLA) contribution of wall mounted fans. On Wednesday, 5th October, SVBLA handed over wall mounted fans to Principal Mrs. Carmille Nichols-Bascombe and President of the Parent Teacher Association, Mr. Joseph Bascombe. Despite ventilation at the school, both teachers and students were finding it difficult to cope due to the heat. Candice Sealey, Marketing Officer at SVBLA, noted that SVBLA places a high value on education as is demonstrated through its yearly scholarship awards. Therefore the…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) continues to crack down on illicit activities throughout the country. The latest police operation has led to the seizure of three hundred and thirty (330) grammes of cocaine and sixty-nine (69) rounds of prohibited ammunition within the territorial waters of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Reports indicate that on Friday, October 14, 2022, at about 4:30 pm, the SVG Coast Guard Service (SVGCGS) intercepted a 29 feet pirogue west of Canouan with four nationals of Trinidad and Tobago onboard. The Trinidadians are namely, Kerry Keller, a 26-year-old Labourer, Joel Medina,…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Police Youth Clubs (PYC) inaugural Interclub-Football Competition kicked off on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Calliaqua Playing Field with an opening ceremony and march pass. Twenty-two clubs will be competing in five zones, and the games will be played at seven venues throughout the country. The venues are the Biabou, Calliaqua, Keartons, London, Golden Grove, Redemption Sharpes, and Richland Park playing fields. The opening ceremony heard remarks by Commissioner of Police, Mr. Colin John, National Police Youth Clubs Coordinator, Sergeant Stephen Billy, Ms. Samantha Lynch from the Division of Sports,…
Chief Agricultural Officer Renato Gumbs is calling for increased youth participation in the various sub-sectors of agricultural production to help achieve food security for the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Delivering remarks at the 2022 World Food Day celebrations in Park Hill on Friday October 14th Gumbs said, the future lies with technology and it is very critical that children become involved in agriculture at an early stage. “Having the school children here I think is very important because in order for us to continue to produce and survive we have to be more productive, more efficient and…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says St Vincent and the Grenadines would never forget the five men that lost their lives in the tragic September 11, vehicular accident.The Prime Minister, at the time, was speaking at the joint funeral of the five Clare Valley men. He announced that a memorial is planned to remember the lives lost in the Sandy Bay and 2015 Rock Gutter accidents. Additionally, Gonsalves said two, three-year scholarships will be offered at the University of the West Indies in honour of the accident victims. “In addition to the memorial, I announce today that as of September…