St. Vincent & the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) will attempt to defend its 2020 Windward Islands Debating Competition (WIDC) title when the college competes in the 2022 edition of the competition. The WIDC returns on Thursday 28 th and Friday 29th, April 2022, after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Team SVGCC will be represented by Shadyn McLean Marika Baptiste, Junior Primus, and Niesha Richards. The college will act as the proposition for the moot ““Monogamy is not practical in 21st-century relationships” in Thursday’s preliminary round two against the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. Primus, in commenting on debate as…
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As a low-level trough encroaches on our islands, the upper-level environment is expected to become supportive. Consequently, cloudy to overcast skies, pockets of light to heavy showers,periods of light rain and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) during the next few days. This activity could peak by midweek across the Southern Windward Islands including SVG. The latest forecast model guidance suggests rainfall accumulations of 75 – 125 millimeters (approximately 3-5 inches) with isolated higher amounts in mountainous areas during the next 24-72 hours. As a result, the flood advisory that was already in effect for…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment yesterday, Friday 22nd April, 2022 announced 3 new local COVID-19 cases resulting in a positivity rate of 13.33%. According to the release one recovery and zero death were reported over the period. There are currently fifty (50) active cases, with zero people being hospitalized. The public is urged to continue to use masks, sanitize, physically distance, and get vaccinated to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit St Vincent and the Grenadines on Saturday April 23rd, 2022 as part of the Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, While here, The Earl and Countess will meet communities, local entrepreneurs and craftspeople, and young people, in celebration of the culture, future and vibrancy of the islands. The Earl of Wessex will meet athletes in training for the Commonwealth Games, to be held in Birmingham this summer. Meanwhile, The Countess will speak to women in leadership roles about the community’s response to the eruption of the La Soufriere…
Greiggs Primary School finished as the lone unbeaten team, when the inaugural Memorial Funeral Home Marriaqua Football Association (MFA) Primary Schools Football Competition concluded last Wednesday at the Cane End Playing Field. Greiggs tallied 19 points from six wins and one draw. On the final day of competition, Greiggs Primary needed to avoid defeat to claim the title. They confirmed their dominance with a 2-1 win over Marriaqua Government, their goals coming from Daveson Williams and Kimon Pope and Marriaqua’s via an own goal. This was Marriaqua’s first loss but they secured second place with 14 points from four wins,…
SVG needs a new economy for the new generation. Our economy is weak and outdated, and the ULP regime has not only failed to create a service sector, but they have even failed to create a manufacturing sector. We have a new generation of Vincentian children born and grown in an era of computer and information technology. This is the generation of Vincentians who are most likely to create technology startup businesses that are knowledge industries. However, there is no knowledge industry or service sector in our economy. There is no foundation upon which technology startup businesses could start and…
One of the many early analysis made by comrade Ralph from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic was his leadership on the fact that there were 4 dimensions to the pandemic; Health, Economic, Social and Security. His recognition of this reality guided the manner in which he led the development of his government’s respond to the pandemic that addressed in an integrated manner the 4 dimensions. It was clear that while measures had to be taken to slow the spread of the virus, care had to be taken that those measures didn’t cause economic hardship on citizens of this country.…
Tomorrow, Prince Edward, son of the reigning Queen Elizabeth, more appropriately named Mr Colonialism pays a one day visit to Yurumei, the name our ancestors called our homeland but which was stolen and renamed St. Vincent by the colonials. Edward and his British entourage should not be feted in our land. Paramount Chief, Chatoyer turns in his grave, Commander Duvalier cringes, and those ancestors corralled and exiled look on in horror as our neo-colonial leaders lay down the red carpet for the invaders. Principles and sovereignty are not argued about; they are stoutly defended. In expending scarce and precious resources…
Tomorrow, Prince Edward, son of the reigning Queen Elizabeth, more appropriately named Mr Colonialism pays a one day visit to Yurumei, the name our ancestors called our homeland but which was stolen and renamed St. Vincent by the colonials. Edward and his British entourage should not be feted in our land. Paramount Chief, Chatoyer turns in his grave, Commander Duvalier cringes, and those ancestors corralled and exiled look on in horror as our neo-colonial leaders lay down the red carpet for the invaders. Principles and sovereignty are not argued about; they are stoutly defended. In expending scarce and precious resources…
The New Democratic Party (NDP) congratulates our athletes on their performance in the recently held Carifta Games in Jamaica. They performed well. It demonstrates that we have talent. And, if the proper sports policies and programmes are implemented our athletes can excel to the highest level. The Unity Labour Party (ULP) government has failed our athletes. The New Democratic Party (NDP) has a vision for sports development in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is obvious that the ULP government lacks a proper vision for sports development. This is evident in the steady deterioration of playing facilities across the length…