Author: Admin

Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, St. Vincent will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August 2022. “This year’s convention with the theme ‘Pursue Peace’ is very timely,” said Jacob Jocelyn, of St. Vincent. “It’s very important to have peace with oneself during these times with the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and inflation thatcause so much anxiety. The convention will address these areas and show practical ways to deal with these situations successfully.” Jehovah’s Witnesses have been holding…

In today’s world our social media use takes up a large portion of our time. Many personsspend hours scrolling through the different social media apps and websites consuming the content that is put before them. Have you ever asked yourself “what am I getting from social media and what would I like to receive from my social media consumption”? Furthermore, do you find yourself addicted to engaging with one or more of the various social media platforms?Social media usage can activate the brain’s reward center by releasing dopamine, a “feel-good chemical” which is linked to pleasurable activities such as sex,…

Many would recall his campaign as a junior calypsonian and many more would have followed his journey that took him into the adult realms of Ragga and Power Soca. One thing was certain: Ornade ‘Kemmy’ Christopher, a member of the renowned sports and culture Christopher family of Layou, even as he eventually settled in the USA, never separated himself from the genre of soca that today contributes in no small way to identifying Caribbean culture/music. And after knocking on the door and dropping his sobriquet ‘Man Kemmy’ but keeping himself immersed in Vincy Music all the while, his persistence has…

St. Vincent & the Grenadines participated in 2022 CANOC Caribbean Games, held in Guadeloupe from June 29th to July 3rd. The outing yielded a bronze medal to Handal Roban in the men’s 1500m, in a time of 3:58.37 seconds. Also competing at the games were Javon Rawlins and Sage Primus in the 100m, where they finished 4th and 6th in 10.72 and 10.80 respectively. Desroy Jordan, who ran 47.87 in the 400m heats, completed the contingent..

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves will join a league of distinguished international personalities and leaders, when he delivers the keynote address at the 2022 Concordia Americas Summit. Dr. Gonsalves will leave the state on Tuesday July 124 to honour the invitation to address the summit. The forum will take place from July 13-14 in Miami, Florida. The summit is being hosted in partnership with the General Secretariat of the Organisation of American States (OAS) and will bring together leaders across industries, sectors and territories, exploring the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the Western Hemisphere.

Okeno Edwards was spared immediate jail time last week for burglary, even though he lied to the Court that the Complainant had owed him EC$7,000 in cash for marijuana. The 31-year-old farmer of Petit Bordel was sentenced to six months in prison, but that sentence was suspended for one year. “It’s all up to you, Mr. Edwards,” Senior Magistrate Rickie Burnett told the defendant after imposing the suspended sentence. On June 24, at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court, Edwards pleaded guilty to entering the Liquor and Provision Shop of 72-year-old Mathias Nanton of Petit Bordel between June 22 and 23, and…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be represented at the 2022 Commonwealth Games set for Birmingham, England, by twenty-one athletes. The athletes will compete in five disciplines: Aquatics (Swimming), Cycling, Squash, Table Tennis and Track and Field. Those who will take to the swimming pool are Kenale Alleyne, Shane Cadogan, Bryson George, Abigail De Shong, Tia Gun Munro and Jamie Joachim. Zefal Bailey will be the lone Vincentian entry in cycling. Meanwhile, the four representing SVG in Squash are Jason Doyle, Othniel Bailey, Jules Snagg and Jada Ross, with Leah Cumberbatch, Jessica Mc Carter, Shanecia Delpesche and Unica Velox doing…

SVG is fast becoming a nation of murders. Killing has spiraled out of control. In 2016, there were 40 murders in SVG. In 2017, murders reached a record high of 42. In that year, SVG had the fourth highest murder rate per capita in the world. There is simply too much blood running in SVG. On top of the fact that there are too many murders in SVG, is the fact that so many of those murdered are women, many at the hands of their husbands, common-law husbands or boyfriends. Recently, we heard about another woman being murdered by her…

Carnival 2022 represents a shocking display of governmental irresponsibility. Thousands of citizens wined down Kingstown. Hundreds flocked to private parties, beaches, and bars. All of this occurred while the nation was under a medical emergency. The ten days of mas and music dubbed the ‘hottest festival in the Caribbean’ was our first carnival since 2019. In December of 2020, the government declared a medical emergency. In November of 2021, PM Gonsalves enforced the Covid mandate provisions, which economically assassinated hundreds of Vincentian teachers, police officers, nurses and sanitation workers. The Government’s jab or no job policy created a mental health…

Caricom Governments have committed to the need for an intra-regional airline in the face of the demise of LIAT, paving the way for the regional airline to fly again. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves said they are willing to take another “shot” at reviving a regional air carrier because of the obvious need for such a service. Speaking in an interview with the Agency for Public Information earlier today, Dr Gonsalves explained the first step will be the consultation of an aviation expert to do a study which will guide the way forward.He said, “We are hoping that we can…