Leader of SVG Green Party, Warrant Officer Ivan Bertie O’Neal BSc (Hons), MSc, MBA, is calling on the ULP Regime to put more revenue into the SVG Treasury, rather than give away so much in tax exemptions to Taiwan and the Migrants in Mustique and Canouan. Without financial policy change, the ULP Regime cannot move SVG into prosperity. The ULP Regime has had five terms in office in SVG, yet they have not been able to create a FISCAL SURPLUS for one year. The consequences of the ULP Regime giving away more revenue to their friends than they put into…
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If the 60 students at the opening of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Band Summer Programme needed any inspiration for attending, a presentation by Sergeant 50 Smart, and WPC 1077 Rodney may have all they needed. Smart on keyboards accompanied Rodney in a rendition of ‘If We Hold on Together’ made popular by Diana Ross. When Commissioner of Police Colin John addressed the gathering at the Old Montrose Police Station, he must have been satisfied that his efforts to revive the programme were worth it. He thanked the parents for putting their trust in the Police Band by…
The bulk of the locally based members of the St Vincent and the Grenadines team to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, will leave this Sunday. The contingent is expected to wing out from the Argyle International Airport at 550pm and arrive in England at 950am.St Vincent and the Grenadines will be represented in five disciplines- Aquatics ( Swimming) , Cycling, Squash, Table Tennis and Track and Field .Kenale Alleyne, Shane Cadogan, Bryson George, Abigail De Shong, Tia Gun Munro and Jamie Joachim are the representative in Aquatics while Zefal Bailey is the lone cyclist to compete for SVG…
Students of the Agriculture Science and Entrepreneurship Programme at the Division of Technical and Vocational Education – DTVE of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Community College – SVGCC, have donated some of their harvest to three institutions. According to lecturer – Michker Edwards, the students, on Thursday, July 21, handed over one harvesting crate each of cucumbers to the Lewis Punnett Home, The Mental Home, and the Thompson Home. According to Ms. Edwards, during this semester, the students of the Agriculture Science and Entrepreneurship programme engaged in protected agriculture with the establishment of crops in two large poly tunnels…
“Personal Branding – More than just a popular catchphrase, an understanding of your personal brand is an invitation to yourself to look for what is situated beneath the surface, reveal your strongest qualities and translate this information into the congruent and consistent message, “this is me!” says Trinidadian artist, non-profit founder, author and personal branding coach, Kevon Gareth Foderingham. Hot off the heels of the July 2022 publication of his first book and personal branding guide – THINGS I LEARNED IN MY THIRTIES: Motivational Musings for Creative Millennials, Foderingham is partnering with Kenrife Matthias, founder of Kencept Solutions to offer…
(CNN)President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday. “This morning, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid. Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,” she said.This is the first time Biden, 79, has tested positive for Covid-19. He last tested negative on Tuesday, per Jean-Pierre, who added that he will take Paxlovid.Paxlovid is…
We note with profound sadness the death of businessman and friend, Mr. Nigel Greaves. Mr. Greaves passed away on Sunday 17th July 2022. ‘Nigel’, as he is affectionately known, was the manager of the C.K Greaves and Sons Supermarket chain. He was a leading businessman, who knew the importance of investing in our country and creating opportunities for our people. He was also a very generous person who helped many without seeking praise or recognition for it. Others spoke of it, not Nigel, because he only wanted to help. Nigel dedicated himself to building bridges to a better future and…
Many people spend hours and hours scrolling through social media, looking at content and in some instances, the type of content may affect a person’s mood. Some content may be happy and uplifting while others can cause persons to become self-conscious or cause individuals to struggle with their self-esteem. In addition, persons may have a fear of missing out and social media may encourage them to live a life that is beyond their means. There are also instances where persons use their social media to reach out and uplift others. As we tailor our social media towards our individual needs,…
In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” which translates to “the more things change, the more they stay the same.”For Decades the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) has been advocating for Substance use/abuse to be seen as a public health issue and not a criminal justice issue. Drug use itself should be considered a disease, not a crime. Substance Use is defined as: ‘Substance use is any consumption of alcohol or drugs. Something as commonplace as having a beer with friends during dinner is considered substance use. Substance use may…
August 6th to 21st 2022 THE MELISIZWE BROTHERS will host TMB Gold Mind intensive St. Vincent and the Grenadines 2022. The month long of events will included two 5k family walk and run event, Hike, One-week intensive music camp, a Marine tour, Gold Mind Youth Symposium and a community concert in Union Island and Climax with a Gold mind Concert/Gala at Coconut grove. THE MELISIZWE BROTHERS are a family band with Vincentian roots, who, for the past ten (10) years have inspired persons around the world through their music. THE MELISIZWE BROTHERS have already acquired quite an impressive list of…