The Zero Hunger Trust Fund welcomed a donation of a wide range of seeds from the Still Kickin Charitybased in Canada today. Hundreds of West Coast packaged seeds were handed over to the CEO of theZero Hunger Trust Fund (ZHTF), Safiyah Horne-Bique at the Zero Hunger Trust Fund Conference Room.The contribution will be used to bolster the National Food Security Drive – Seed and Seedling Distributioninitiative which is geared towards the promotion and advancement of Home and Backyard gardens in St.Vincent and the Grenadines.MInister of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour, Hon. SabotoCaesar said, “We want to ensure…
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Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has refuted claims that his government financed the private jet for Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2024. In an interview with ANN, Dr. Gonsalves stated that Kartel’s lawyer contacted him, inquiring whether the Prime Minister would accommodate the artist if he were to come to SVG for medical treatment. Kartel was reportedly seeking specialized care for a rare illness, with specialists from Cuba and India involved. Dr. Gonsalves clarified that while he agreed to facilitate the visit, no public funds were utilized. “Kartel came here, and the…
Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 13, 2025 – Agostini’s Limited today secured a name change to Agostini Limited following a meeting of its shareholders. The Group also revealed a new logo and brand identity, inclusive of name changes to companies across the three main sectors of its operations – Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, and Energy and Industrial. As a regional group with operations in 10 markets, clients in over 30 countries and 3,500 employees, the Group’s operations have traditionally been conducted through more than 20 companies, each with a different name and logo. Speaking of the rebranding exercise, Group CEO…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – The New Democratic Party (NDP) is extremely disappointed with the February 12th ruling by the Court of Appeal, which overturned the High Court decision and upheld the government’s position on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This is a sad outcome for the hardworking public servants, teachers, nurses, doctors, and police officers of St. Vincent and the Grenadines who lost their jobs because of the government’s vaccine mandate. “Today is not the time for the government to gloat; it is a solemn day. Lives and livelihoods have been irreparably damaged by the government’s vaccine mandate…
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal has delivered a 2:1 majority decision favoring the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines regarding its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public sector workers. This ruling overturns the March 2023 High Court judgment by Justice Esco Henry, which had declared the mandate unlawful and unconstitutional. The appellate decision was supported by Justices of Appeal Eddy Ventose and Paul Webster, while Justice of Appeal Gerhard Wallbank provided a dissenting opinion. Justice Wallbank contended that the government’s regulations, which prohibited unvaccinated individuals from entering the workplace and deemed them to have abandoned their…
Today, February 11, 2025, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) hosted an insightful and interactive lecture at the Old Montrose Police Training School, on Customer Service, led by Mr. Demion McTair; journalist, communications expert, and proprietor of One News SVG. As officers of the RSVGPF, we serve the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines daily, and effective customer service is a key part of that mission. Mr. McTair delivered practical, easy-to-use tips that left a lasting impact on all in attendance. A major highlight of the session was the CARE principle, an essential approach to…
Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) application to utilize the Arnos Vale Playing Field for an upcoming Test match and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) between South Africa and West Indies A has been declined by the National Sports Council. CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow informed Asberth News Network (ANN) that the request was submitted through the local cricket association. However, the association was notified that the venue was unavailable during the desired period, as the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation had already secured permission for a World Cup qualifier around the same time. Facility Manager Marcin Fraser confirmed that…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, leader of the Unity Labour Party (ULP), has expressed strong confidence in securing a sixth consecutive term in office. In a recent interview with ANN, he highlighted several key projects that he believes will resonate with voters, including the Acute Referral Hospital, the modern port development, new clinics, and major road, repairs sea defenses and his government works over the pass 25 years . He emphasized that these initiatives demonstrate the ULP’s commitment to advancing the nation’s infrastructure and healthcare services. Dr. Gonsalves also announced a strategic refresh of the party’s slate of candidates, introducing…
The SCORCH Cancer Support Foundation is pleased to announce the election of its new committee for the 2025-2027 term. This new leadership team is committed to furthering the foundation’s mission to raise awareness about cancer prevention, treatment, and support for those affected by the disease. Below is the newly elected committee: Executive Members ➢ The President- Dr. Jozelle Miller ➢ Vice Presidents- Pearl Mc Master & Dr. Arianne Duncan ➢ Secretary- Corina Arrindell ➢ Treasurer – Gleaver Williams ➢ Development Officer- Sigmund Wiggins ➢ PRO- Collin Graham Committee Members ➢ Georgina Pope ➢ Kamarla Questelles ➢ Tebong Aboh ➢ Brenton…
Sparta FC continued their strong start to the SVG Football Federation First Division season with a thrilling 7-4 victory over Quesco FC at the Campden Park Playing Field on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Match Summary: Goalscorers: Looking Ahead: Despite the dominant attacking display, Sparta FC will need to address their defensive lapses before their next match. The team remains undefeated and will focus on building from their strengths while tightening their backline. With two commanding victories, Sparta FC is proving to be a serious contender in the First Division title race. Fans can look forward to another high-energy performance in…