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…
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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…
Minister of Education Curtis King during an appearance on the Issue At Hand program on Sunday, provided a breakdown of the number of teachers that have decided to take the COVID-19 vaccine and return to their posts.According to Minister a total of 212 teachers had initially refused to take the vaccine and were deemed to have abandoned their post. Since then 30 have taken the vaccine and returned.“I am going to give a breakdown, we had two teacher 1. Teacher 1 as you know, is non-pensionable and that is basically at the initial entry level, these are different from relief…
On the 20th of August 2022, Equal Rights, Access and Opportunities SVG Inc. (“ERAO SVG”) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network Chapter in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (“CYPAN SVG”), successfully hosted a Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Symposium. The event which was conducted in Kingstown at the Conference Room upstairs of the Music Centre started at around 1:00 PM and ended sometime after 4:00 PM. During this event, various presentations were made by various speakers highlighting various issues concerning VAWC in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The facilitator for this event and a co-founder…
Three Vincentians excelled at Monroe College and graduated with the highest honors just over a year ago. With the completion of her Master’s Degree in Business Management with a focus on International Business, Vincentian Kendra Homer has once again dominated in her field. The elated Vincentian is set to cross the stage in October, with Summa Cum Laude Honors and a 4.0 Cumulative GPA said she is ecstatic about this accomplishment. She is honored to be the lone Vincentian, dominating in this degree for the year 2022. What’s Next? “I am not sure. The road was difficult and long, and…
The views expressed herein are solely those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Asberth News Network It is apparent to me is that our policy makers et al including Members of Parliament, Cabinet and Service Commissions are either not aware of the negative happenings at educational institutions across SVG since December 2021, or these policy makers are not fully cognizant of the realities – by way of misinformation. I hope that the contents of this letter would propel a much-needed restoration to the educational sector in SVG. While some may focus needlessly on a play…
What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is gynecological condition, yet many have never heard about it. It occurs when tissue from the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) invades the muscular middle layer of the uterus (myometrium). Symptoms: The list below is not an exhaustive list of the symptoms that a person with adenomyosis can experience. We are each unique and as such, how adenomyosis affects us will vary. However, severe pain is a common symptom experienced by many persons with adenomyosis. The pain is more severe than “normal” period cramps, is not relieved with basic pain medication, and can persist for…
(Excerpts of the National Address by the Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday, President of the New Democrat Party and Leader of the Opposition Pt.2) Cost of Living The ULP’s self-absorption and failure of governance have real consequences for our people. The government has failed to address the most urgent and pressing issue facing the country now, today: the cost-of-living crisis. As cost-of-living increases, our standard of living falls. Life has become more difficult for families, many of whom are now forgoing essentials and cutting back in every way they can. It is a sad reality that those who have the least…
Anthonio Mason told the Serious Offences Court on Monday that he damaged a cellular phone because the owner of the phone owed him for drugs. The Barrouallie man was charged with damaging a black Iswag cellular phone valued EC$400, without lawful excuse. The Court heard that Mason knew the complainant very well, and around 3:40 p.m. on March 4, he met the complainant in Kingstown, took away his phone, and damaged it. He handed back the phone to the complainant when he was approached by the police, then fled. He was subsequently arrested and charged with damage to property. When…