What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissues similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrial tissue) starts to grow outside the uterus, in areas such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvis, abdominal cavity, lungs, bowels and even the brain. It affects 1 in 10 women and girls of reproductive age across the globe. It is also commonly associated with severe pain, infertility, decreased productivity and reduced quality of life. Stages of Endometriosis There are different ways to measure Endometriosis. However, according to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Endometriosis can be classified into four stages.It is…
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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said he will “shed the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade” to assume ministerial responsibilities for tertiary/higher education.Dr. Gonsalves said his passion for education is unquestionable and this aspect of the education system is of priority to himself and the Government. At the recent sitting of the House of Assembly, the Education Amendment Bill was passed, giving way to the formation of a ministry or agency to deal specifically with issues of higher/tertiary education. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sen. Keisal Peters will…
A symposium geared towards promoting healthy eating among children was held on Tuesday August 16th at the Sunset Shores Hotel. The forum, organized by the Ministry of Health’s Nutrition Unit, targeted stakeholders involved in preparing food for children at the Primary School and Early Childhood Centres. Chief Nutritionist in the Ministry of Health, Nicole France said these kinds of sessions are critical because the nation’s children need to have a healthy and balanced diet so that they can have the capacity to learn. “The future generation needs to be fed properly,” France said. The Chief Nutritionist urged parents to start…
The North Windward Inter-village Netball Tournament opened on Sunday 14th August, at the Owia hardcourt. The opening ceremony was addressed by Senator, Shevern John, who encouraged the players to play the game in the true spirit of sportsmanship and reaffirmed her commitment to the development of sports in the constituency. Senator John said, “with me as the representative for North Windward in an NDP government you can be guaranteed that sports has a place of prominence on the development agenda for North Windward.” She then reminded them of her promise to build a multipurpose sporting facility in the constituency. Seven…
The first chapter in Olympiad Chess history for St Vincent and the Grenadines is closed. The names Brian Cottle, Chinedu Enemchukwu, Ugur Mentes, James Schneider, Oris Robinson and Israel Bruce will find their rightful place when the chess history of this nation is duly documented.This team of five (5) players and 0ne (1) official sat out on a mission to place the name of our beloved country amongst that of highly developed and experienced nations across the chess playing globe.When they departed St. Vincent and the Grenadines on 25th July 2022, the general view was that they were heading into…
Thirteen (13) students who were successful at the 2022 Caribbean Exit Primary Assessment (CPEA) have been awarded scholarships from the General Employees’ Co-operative Credit Union Limited. The awardees of merit scholarships are Kuba Francis, Osanna Sprott, LeRaun Robinson, Jael Forbes, Sahara Antrobus, Jett Llewellyn-John, Samara Haynes, Rayne Duncan, Dezmoneth Duncan, Jeidon Arthur and Kerri-Ann Greaves. Chayah Charles and Darren George were awarded the Northern and Southern Grenadines Scholarships, respectively. The students will receive $1,600.00 from Form 1 – 3 and $1,800 from Form 4 – Community College. The scholarships will be paid annually.In addition to the presentation of scholarships, one…
One day while I was traveling in a van in the afternoon in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (“SVG”), I witnessed something very disturbing. I was minding my own business when I noticed the van stopped in Villa to pick up what appeared to be a white male and female tourist. Upon stopping in Arnos Vale, the tourists got out of the van and the male tourist gave the driver twenty (20) dollars. However, I saw that the male tourist was only given back (10) dollars. Now, Vincentians reading this article may know that it does not (at least not…
Illinois health care workers who were fired or otherwise impacted by their hospitals’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate will receive a $10 million settlement after filing a lawsuit challenging the rule. “Let this case be a warning to employers that violated Title VII,” Mat Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel, the group behind the lawsuit, told the Washington Examiner. “It is especially significant and gratifying that this first classwide COVID settlement protects healthcare workers.” The case centers around workers at NorthShore University HealthSystem, who filed a lawsuit in October 2021 claiming their employer illegally refused to grant any religious exemptions to…
Fifty five teachers have applied for resumption of work. This is according to Prime Minister Dr. Gonsalves who says this information was brought to his attention during a meeting with officials from the ministry of education.Prime Minister Gonsalves was at the time speaking at a press conference being held at the cabinet room. Dr. Gonsalves said he had asked for officials to extend the deadline for applications as he believes there will be more teachers that wish to apply for resumption of work.“Yesterday I had a meeting with officials in the Ministry of Education, it was reported to me that…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines will have 4 representatives at the 2022 NACAC Senior Championships, to be held in Freeport, The Bahamas, from August 19th-21st. The team will be made up of 800m runner Handal Roban, and sprinters, Jabari Michael-Khensue in the 200m, Javon Rawlins and McKish Compton, in the 100m. All 4 athletes just recently competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, United Kingdom.