Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has insisted unless Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua are invited to the Summit of the Americas, St Vincent and the Grenadines’ presence is still uncertain. In an interview with the Agency for Public Information, Dr Gonsalves noted that “St. Vincent and the Grenadines certainly will not be represented by the Prime Minister, unless these countries are invited, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.” The Prime Minister said he is uncertain, however, whether there would be representation at a lower level other than at heads of Government, but “as presently advised, I don’t see how…
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines struck gold at the Friendship Games in Fort De France, Martinique this weekend. In her first outing in national colours, Shaquania Jacobs, of the Thomas Saunders Secondary School, and the Xceed Sports Club, ran a personal best time of 25.15 to win the U17 Girls 200m. Zichri Hepburn of the Barroaullie Secondary School and High Performance Track Club, took his middle distance dominance regionally, when he won the U17 Boys 800m in 2:01.07s. Also travelling to Martinique was Girl’s High School and High Performance sprinter, Jadiesha Samuel who was 3rd in her U17 Girls…
One hundred and thirty-six women graduated from programs aimed at giving them adequate skills to become employed or to become entrepreneurs. These programs were developed by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission under the Women’s Empowerment Initiative. Speaking at the graduation ceremony on May 26th 2022, at the Kingstown Baptist Church, Director of the Adult and Continuing Education Department, Kathleen Jeffers explained that the Women’s Empowerment Project programs aims to “develop our women as entrepreneurs gain employment and include financial assistance for sustainability,” Jeffers said it was necessary for the…
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) invites all residents of Barrouallie andsurrounding communities to a meeting at the Barrouallie Learning Resource Centre on Monday 30th May, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this community meeting is to update residents on the plans to construct a satellite warehouse and emergency shelter at Barroauallie. Also, to discuss plans to preserve the petroglyphslocated at the site.The meeting will be addressed by the following persons: • The Hon. Orando Brewster – Minister of National Mobilization, Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, Youth, Housing and Informal Human Settlement and Member of Parliament for Central Leeward.•…
The recent spate of murders across St. Vincent and the Grenadines has stoked in the consciousness of Vincentians anxiety, pain and alarm over the continuos disregard for human lives. The Social Work Association of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SWASVG) is standing with all families affected by these murders in our country and are calling for all sectors of our society to denounce and to put into action what are needed to save our country. As Social Workers, we are at the frontline of the risks and vulnerabilities of families and are aware of the pervasive issues in our society…
The UWI Open Campus (St. Vincent Site) is looking to offer specially designed courses that are tailored to meet the needs of the Vincentian populace. Head of Site Deborah Dalrymple, in an interview with the Agency for Public Information, explained this new community-based approach allows for the university to expand its scope by providing training in areas where there is a need or a demand locally. Dalrymple, who has been the head of site for the past 11 years, noted that “the campus has to be more than where you go to get a degree, it has to bring with…
June 1st 2022 will mark the 161st anniversary of the arrival of 2,474 Indians from India to SVG during the years 1861 to 1880. Each year, the SVGIHF commemorates Indian Arrival Day by a Re-enactment of Indians, their families and friends, dressed in Indian wear, arriving on a boat at Indian Bay, followed by breakfast for all, a Rally at Rawacou, with addresses from Dignitaries and Cultural performances featuring overseas Artistes from Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and India, and local Artistes. Indian cuisine is served to all in attendance. However, due to COVID-19, no celebrations were held in 2020 and…
Park Rangers at the Tobago Cays Marine Park are increasing their vigilance after a number of fish pots were found in the protected area. Fishing is prohibited in the Tobago Cays Marine Park and Manager of Park, Lesroy Noel, is urging fisher folks to desist from fishing in the waters and setting up fish pots. In an interview with the Agency for Public Information, Noel said there have been instances recently where fish pots have been found in waters of the park. He noted that consistent fishing could destroy the coral reefs especially in the Mayreau Gardens area. Noel warned…
Minister of Agriculture the Honorable Saboto Caesar is confident the CARICOM region can reduce its food import bill by 25 percent by 2025. Minister Caesar recently attended a three day regional Agriculture Investment Conference in Guyana, where a fourteen (14) member contingent from St. Vincent and the Grenadines was able to discuss a wide range of issues related to the agriculture sector with their regional counterparts. In an interview with the Agency for Public Information, the agriculture minister said this conference allowed CARICOM stakeholders to discuss the establishing of a framework, allowing the different members of CARICOM to decide which…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is appealing to members of the public, not to enable in any way the buying or selling of any agricultural produce or livestock that is suspected to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained. In recent weeks, the Police have noted a spike in reports of theft of animals – mainly in some rural villages on the mainland. Therefore, in accordance with the Agricultural Produce and Livestock (Prevention of Theft) Act, the RSVGPF wishes to remind the public of the following:-A person who sells or otherwise disposes of agricultural produce or…