The Government is giving fisherfolks easier access to engines and boats through the Fleet Expansion Program. The program was officially launched earlier today by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation and Labour. The program which is being done in collaboration with the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) is a revolving facility of EC$1.5 million dollars. Loans will be available to existing and new entrants to the fisheries sector. Minister of Agriculture the Hon. Saboto Caesar was eager to share all the details of this important program, which he said, “is an excellent opportunity because in St. Vincent and…
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Approximately, 1 in 5 of us lives with a mental illness. This means every one of us has a family member or loved one affected by mental illness. Like any other health problem, someone with a mental illness needs all of our love and support. Mental illnesses are disorders that affect a person’s mood, thoughts or behaviors. Mental illnesses include a variety of disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. It’s entirely normal to experience many emotions when a loved one is diagnosed with a mental illness. Guilt, shame, disbelief, fear, anger, shock and grief are all…
Director of NEMO, Michelle Forbes is urging Vincentians to heighten their preparations for what is expected to be an above normal hurricane season. Speaking to the Agency for Public Information, Forbes said it is important for people to take action now in terms of preparation and not to wait until there is a storm or hurricane approaching. “Cut your trees, trim your branches now, because when the storm is upon you, that is not the time to be out there doing that…..cut the overhanging trees now”, Forbes encouraged. Forbes indicated that because there is still a lot of materials on…
Vendors, people conducting business and the general public are being advised to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills, particularly the 100-dollar bill this carnival season. Sergeant Karla Timm, speaking to the Agency for Public Information earlier today, said carnival is usually the time when counterfeit bills surface and people must pay close attention when conducting any form of transaction. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) will host a Crime Prevention Exhibition on July 1st in front of the Central Police Station and Sergeant Timm encouraged the public to visit this exhibition to learn how to…
Local track and field club, High Performance, more popularly known as “HP”, has taken what is possibly the largest single-club Vincentian contingent of athletes to ever compete at the Whitsuntide Games. Forty-six (46) athletes from the club, accompanied by five (5) team officials, left the state on Friday June 3rd, 2022 aboard a catamaran to compete in the one-day meet, set to take place at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St. Georges, Grenada on Saturday June 4th, 2022. Founder and Coach of HP, Chester Morgan, said regional meets are important in providing athletes exposure to different levels of competitions…
The Heads of State and Government and the Heads of Delegations of the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), gathered in Havana, Cuba, on May 27, 2022, at its 21st Summit: 1. Ratify their commitment to strengthen ALBA-TCP as an instrument of union of our peoples, based on the principles of solidarity, social justice, cooperation and economic complementarity; with the genuine regional integration led by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC); and with the postulates of the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone…
The rising costs of grain on the world market along with other economic and environmental impact over the years is bringing the Poultry Industry to a standstill. In an interview with the Agency for Public Information, Veterinary Officer Dr. Coleen Phillips said feed costs and other production costs are severely hurting Poultry farmers in St Vincent and the Grenadines. “…the price increase right now is actually crippling the farmers…for all of us it means less eggs”, Dr. Phillips said. Dr. Phillips said though Government would try to provide subsidies given the circumstances, it is still a case where “we would…
Eight students from the St. Vincent & the Grenadines Community College (SVG) are the latest beneficiaries of bursaries awarded by the Eastern Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) Foundation Inc. The financial donation, totaling $8,000, will go towards assisting students with costs associated with their studies, including fees, transportation, books etc. Dixton Findlay, Director – ECGC Foundation, urged awardees to capitalise on opportunities presented to them as they work towards success and reminded them that not only their ability will determine their success in life, but also their attitudes. The students were also encouraged by Nigel Scott, Director – SVGCC,…
In the past few weeks, the Caribbean witnessed what could be a seismic shift in its continued evolution from a colonial outpost to a playground for the rich and famous to a seat at the table of world affairs. On one end Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, was featured on the cover of TIME magazine as one of the 100 most influential persons in the world. In the TIME article, she was described as “Bold, fearless, and possessing a great intellect and wit,” and “a brilliant politician who knows how to shake things up.” The fact…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cycling Union will this Sunday and Monday hold its 2022 National Championship. On Sunday June 5th from 6am, will be the time trials, cyclists will ride from the decommissioned ET Joshua Tarmac to Belvedere at one minute intervals. On Monday June 6th, from 6:30am, cyclists in three categories Females, Masters and Elite will compete. In the Female, cyclist will ride from the Arnos Vale Tarmac to Langley Park and back to Arnos Vale. The Masters route will take them from Arnos Vale Tarmac to Tourama and back to Arnos Vale. The Elite riders will travel…