St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ambassador to the Republic of China On Taiwan, Her Excellency Andrea Bowman, has lauded the work of the SVG’s Embassy in Taiwan, in this, its third year. Ambassador Bowman, speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the occasion, said “it’s an exciting time for the Embassy”, which was officially opened on August 8th 2019 in Taipei. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, Vincentian students studying in Taiwan, Cultural Ambassador Peggy Carr and Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and his visiting delegation to Taiwan. Dr. Gonsalves used the opportunity to point to the deep ties between the…
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The Imperial Champions Toastmasters Club has appointed a new executive, for the period July 1st, 2022 – June 30th, 2023. The executive members are as follows: President- Jenieve Cato, Vice President Education- Moureeze Franklyn, Vice President Membership- Janeel King, Vice President- Public Relations- Shaquille Lewis, Secretary/Treasurer- Wendie Edwards-Wilson, Sergeant-At-Arms – Alicia Kirby, and Immediate Past President- Jacqui English-Jacobs. The goals of the executive include attainment of an eleventh term as President’s Distinguished Club. This is the highest award from Toastmasters International to recognize clubs that consistently maintain a high standard of service to their members and community. Imperial Champions Toastmasters…
In just about a week, Cabinet will decide on whether the call by the Minibus and Taxi Associations to have an increase in transport fares is justified and can be approved.Acting Prime Minister Hon. Montgomery Daniel speaking on NBC Radio today, said with the increase in gas prices recently, the Mini-Bus and Taxi Associations have written to the Transport Board asking for an increase and making recommendations on an increase. Minister Daniel said having had preliminary discussions with representatives of the Mini-Bus and Taxi Associations, this Friday August 12th, the Transport Board will meet to put forward a final memorandum…
Fresh on the heels of recently securing assistance for five (5) underprivileged students with school uniforms and supplies, the Belair Government School Parents Teachers Association (PTA) is at it once again. They have been successful in rewarding the top three (3) 2022 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) performers. These rewards came in the form of donations which allowed them (PTA) to purchase full uniforms and School supplies for these students. The recipients, two (2) girls and one (1) boy would be attending Girl’s High School and Grammar School respectively. President of the PTA , Mr. Joseph Bascombe said; ” I…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) has launched a two-week Mathematics workshop targeting primary school Grade Five students. The workshop, which aims to develop a passion for Mathematics through interactive and fun activities, will see the participation of twenty-five (25) students from Sion Hill Government School, Calliaqua Anglican School, Belair Government School, Brighton Methodist School, and Fair Hall Government School. During the launch, Director of the SVGCC, Nigel Scott, stated the college is answering a need within the country, in helping students to develop a more productive and positive approach to the study of Mathematics. Scott, who…
Unvaccinated educators and ancillary staff who were employed by the state and subsequently became disengaged due to the government’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate can now apply for employment. Those desirous of being hired must submit a letter of interest addressed to the Chief Personnel Officer, Mrs. Arlene Regisford-Sam, and delivered to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation, Mr. Myccle Burke. To be considered, letters must be emailed to [email protected] and also hand-delivered at the Ministry of Education’s main building on Halifax Street, Kingstown by 4:15 p.m. on Monday 15 August 2022.This invitation comes on the heels…
Castries, St. Lucia, 9 August 2022 – On 5 August 2022, Republic Bank (EC) Limited launched its Power to Make a Difference Programme (PMAD) in the Eastern Caribbean. The event which took place at The Harbor Club and streamed live across all territories via Facebook was well attended by various non-governmental organizations, charities, and civil society. The origins of the PMAD programme can be traced to the Republic Group’s Headquarters in Trinidad & Tobago in 2003. The launch of PMAD in the Eastern Caribbean further cements the Bank’s long-term commitment to achieving sustainable development across its territories, and is aligned…
Kingstown, St. Vincent. August 9, 2022: A twelve-year-old student from the Kingstown Preparatory School is the first recipient of the Enole Lawrence Memorial Scholarship. Keziah Alexis was presented with the first disbursement of her scholarship recently; on the same day she celebrated her twelfth birthday. The Enole Lawrence Memorial Scholarship was established in honour of the late Enole Lawrence, former Operating Manager of VC3, former carnival queen contestant and ardent supporter of culture, education and the arts in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Lawrence died on June 12th, 2022, after a short illness. She was an active member of the…
What are fibroids? Fibroids are non-cancerous growths found in or on the uterus that are made up of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They are also known as myomas or leiomyomas. According to their position in or on the uterus, fibroids are classified into three main types: Intramural fibroids – the most common type of fibroid, which develop in the muscle wall of the womb Subserosal fibroids – fibroids that develop on the outer uterine wall into the pelvisSubmucosal fibroids – fibroids that grow just under the surface of the uterine lining and grow into the uterine cavityIn some cases, subserosal…
Finance Minister, Camillo Gonsalves, in statements made at a press conference today, has essentially distanced the Cabinet from a recently circulated memorandum which stated that healthcare workers must take Covid-19 booster shots every 5-months in order to remain employed with the Government. Gonsalves said: “It is not a mandate. It is not a condition for employment,” and that they are strongly recommending workers to take the boosters. But the Minister of Health – Jimmy Prince apologized for the memo stating that “it was not the intention of Cabinet”. “I apologize for the anxiety caused by our recent memo among healthcare…