By Demion Mc Tair The Public Service Union – PSU and the SVG Teachers’ Union say they plan to discuss a number of proposals with the government in September, including a 10% salary increase. The announcement from the PSU comes after Cabinet announced an approval of increase in public transportation fares across the country. In a release dated August 29, the SVG Public Service Union – PSU said, it and the SVG Teachers’ Union are expected to meet with the Minister of Finance on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, to discuss several proposals they made to the government. The proposals which…
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Over 800 students in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been awarded tuition scholarships, a significant increase compared to the over 700 that were awarded last year.This is according to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves while speaking on NBC Radio earlier today. Prime Minister Gonsalves, who now holds the portfolio for post secondary and tertiary education said that is in the process of finding more resources to allow for the awarding of an additional 50 tuition scholarships. “The Public Service Commission training division is, at the moment contacting by e-mail and other means, 815 persons who have been awarded tuition…
by Demion Mctair Veteran Vincentian singer – Mr. Alston ‘Becket’ Cyrus will be among “16 outstanding global citizens” to receive an honorary degree from The University of the West Indies – UWI as the regional institution holds its 2022 Graduation Ceremonies between October 8 and November 5. The renowned Vincentian singer who has performed the world over will receive a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) “for his work as a Soca Artiste/Composer,” from the Five Islands Campus in Antigua on Saturday 8 October, 2022, the UWI stated in an August 30 press release. “The honorary graduands, recognised for their contributions to…
Hiring is ramping up in the hotel construction sector, with impressive progress being made on several resort projects in the country.This is according to Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves while speaking on radio. Minister Gonsalves made mention of Royal Mills Resort at Ratho Mill and the discussions he held with those in charge, expressing his satisfaction at the increase employment taking place there. “The hotel construction sector, the facility at Ratho Mill—the Royal Mill resort. They have also ramped up their hiring. I had a very useful meeting with the man in charge of that resort right before I travelled…
A Press release from the St. Vincent Brewery Ltd – A Culture of Safety. St. Vincent Brewery Ltd – A Culture of Safety The St. Vincent Brewery (SVBL) is embracing safety as a way of life through safety standards set for its employees. SVBL prides itself on implementing and maintaining global safety standards and developing a company-wide safety culture. At SVBL, Safety is non-negotiable. SVBL is part of the multi-national company Anheuser-Busch Inbev (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, headquartered in Lueven, Belgium, with an ecosystem that includes major hubs in Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. SVBL is part of what…
The National U-17 Boyscompeted in the Pride of the Caribbean U-17 Tournament which was held in Antigua & Barbuda from Monday 22nd August 2022 – Sunday 28th August 2022. The SVGFF is very proud of our boys’ performance and continues to strive towards the holisticdevelopment of our player The Team played a total of three matches in the preliminary stage, coming out second with two wins and a loss.The first match was played on the 23rd of August with a 3 – 2 victory against Antigua and Bermuda.Juermar Luke scored two goals and Isiah Charles scored one.The second match on…
(API) – Newly appointed Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Hon. Sen. Keisal Peters said she will continue to champion the ideals of this country Internationally and advocate on behalf of the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines and their allies. In an exclusive interview on the API’ s Marnin SVG programme Sen. Peters said this country continues to be unwavering on issues of international policy such as Climate Change and Non-interference and as Foreign Minister, Vincentians can expect her to remain vocal and steadfast. Speaking on her appointment, Sen. Peters said she takes her role seriously and hopes…
Over 60 workers have been employed on the Black Sands Resort at Peter’s Hope, according to an update provided by Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves.The Finance Minister while noting that work on the resort had come to halt during the COVID-19 pandemic said that the work being done currently is impressive.“The Black Sands Hotel further up the coast on the leeward side by Peter’s Hope, that had ground to a halt during Covid. Really, there was there was no work being undertaken there. I understand from representatives of the developer there that they’ve hired over 50 people—over 60 people at…
Construction work on the 92-room Holiday Inn Express at Diamond is progressing well according to Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves. Minister Gonsalves, who was at the time speaking on Star FM, expressed satisfaction with the work done by the contractors, NH International so far; going on to state that there are over 50 workers currently employed on the project, a number that he says is expected to increase. “Anybody who drives up the Windward coast will see that the site Diamond, where the Holiday Inn Express is to be built, construction is well underway. Foundation works have begun. Employment on…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ first female Minister of Foreign Affairs Keisal Peters says that she is honoured and humbled to be a part of Vincentian history, after being sworn in as the nation’s first female Foreign Affairs Minister.Minister Peters during an interview with the Agency for Public Information earlier today reflected on the historic swearing in ceremony that took place on Friday August 26th.“I am very honoured, we’ll start on that note; I am very honoured, I was very humbled to be a part of Vincentian history in that sense of being the first woman to hold the portfolio…