Students of primary, secondary, and technical institutions across the country will continue to learn online for the next two (2) weeks. Pending favourable conditions, the Ministry of Education will institute the blended learning approach from Monday November 1, a deferral from Monday October 18, due to the current COVID-19 situation. As teaching and learning continues under the prevailing circumstances, the Ministry of Education has disseminated its Continuity of Learning Guide to help direct the paths of educators, as well as students and their caregivers. It cumulates pertinent information related to the phased approach for the return to school, guidelines for remote/virtual learning…
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Founded by Silbert “Ice Kid” Defreits Island Base is a small Vincentian media service provider and production company with dreams of reaching the heights of giants in the field such as Netflix. Mr. Defreitas saw a need to serve a wider market in St. Vincent and the diaspora by providing original Caribbean audiovisual content ranging from fiction films, documentaries, series and reality shows. Recently launched, Island base subscribers will be able to stream a limited preloaded selection of in-house produced and contracted Vincentian content with more content being added on the platform at specific intervals. The platform is accessible to all…
One hundred and three (103) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from seven hundred and seven (707) samples collected on Thursday October 7th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 14.6%. Four (4) of the new cases were imported cases. Fourteen (14) rapid antigen positives cases were reported from flu clinics on October 7th, 2021.An additional ninety-eight (98) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from four hundred and eighty-one (481) samples collected on Friday October 8th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 20.4%. One (1) of the new cases was detected during exit screening. Thirty-five (35) rapid antigenpositive cases were reported…
by JP Schwmon Ezra Hendrickson – the Layou born, former National Senior Men’s football team defender – was recently ranked amongst several heavyweight soccer professionals as one of eight possible contenders for Head Coach vacancies in the US based Major League Soccer franchise. The 49 year-old former athlete confirmed, in an exclusive Asbert News Network interview, that he is actively courting several clubs in search of the much coveted top trainer spot. “It’s my aspiration to be a Head Coach one day. If you look at the list of names it’s guys like [Antonio] Conte and very established international coaches…
One hundred and twenty-one (121) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from six hundred and fifty-six (656) samples collected on Wednesday October 6th, 2021, resulting in a positivity of 18.4%. One (1) of the new cases is an entry screen in a fully vaccinated passenger from St. Lucia. Four (4) cases were detected during exit screening. All other cases are contacts of known positive cases and persons seeking care. Sixteen (16) rapid antigen positive cases were reported from fluclinics. There are currently nineteen (19) patients admitted for COVID-19 at the Argyle Isolation Facility.Sixteen (16) are unvaccinated, one (1) patient is…
Vincentians will not be able to enjoy its annual Independence Day parade this year as the Cabinet of St Vincent and the Grenadines has taken the decision not to hold one. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, speaking in the House of Assembly today said the decision was made not to have the event at Victoria Park or anywhere else face to face because of the situation with COVID-19. Gonsalves said last year although COVID was in the air, the numbers in terms of infections and deaths were small and there was no Delta variant. Instead, the prime minister said he…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF has awarded seventy-one (71) students who were successful at the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) examinations with full scholarships while another seven (07) students received assistance with books and other supplies. The scholarships were distributed at Police Headquarters on Saturday, October 09, 2021. The police scholarships are tenable for seven (07) years; five (5) years at secondary school and another two (2) years at the SVG Community College. It caters to the recipient’s books (text and others), school fees, transportation fees, examination fees among others. At the brief event, Commissioner…
Virgin Atlantic today completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow to St Vincent and the Grenadines, the island’s only direct service to and from Europe. The twice-weekly service flies via Barbados and departs every Wednesday and Sunday, operating on the airline’s A330-300 aircraft boasting 31 Upper Class, 48 Premium and 185 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats. Speaking at a ceremony to welcome the inaugural flight of Virgin Atlantic, Minister of Tourism Carlos James says it is an exciting opportunity for St Vincent and the Grenadines noting the partnership with Virgin Atlantic is a strategic one as it puts St Vincent and…
October 13, Kingstown – The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) bade farewell to two (2) senior members from among its ranks. After serving for a combined total of over seventy-six (76) years, former Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Mr. Richard Browne, and Former Superintendent of Police (SoP), Mr. Timothy Hazelwood have retired from the RSVGPF after serving the organization and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines with distinction. Mr. Browne’s tenure as a police officer spanned over 37 years while Mr. Hazelwood served for 39 years.As both men transition into a new journey in life,…
The Imperial Champions Toastmasters Club heralds in its thirteenth anniversary on the 22nd of October 2021, under the theme “13 Years Of Fostering Growth Through Leadership Development.” The club is one of four Toastmasters clubs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, that is a part of the global network of Toastmasters International. The members will be commemorating the club’s 13th anniversary with a week of celebration during October 17th – 23rd. The festivities will commence with Toastmasters attending church service at Highpoint Church on Sunday, 17th October. The other events will be held via Zoom, and comprise karaoke, movie night,…