WASHINGTON, May 25, 2021 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$100 million COVID-19 Response and Recovery Development Policy Loan for The Bahamas. The operation will support the country’s efforts to provide COVID-19 relief and lay the foundation for a resilient economic recovery. “The COVID-19 pandemic came on the heels of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean. “The Bahamas has suffered one of the most severe economic contractions in the Caribbean. This World Bank assistance will contribute to country efforts to reduce vulnerabilities of citizens most…
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On 23.05.2021 police arrested and charged Michael Milton, 38 years old Painter and Deron Williams, 40 years old Fisherman both of Grenada, and Dwayne Richards, 40 years old Farmer and Bertram Simmons a 53 years old Farmer both of Fitz Hughes with the offenses of possession of a controlled drug, drug trafficking and with attempting to export a controlled drug. According to investigations, the accused men allegedly had in their possession “75,350” grammes of cannabis with intent to supply it to another. In addition, they were charged with having in their possession “75,350” grams of cannabis for the purpose of…
The recent adjustments made to the wholesale and retail cost of fuel to Vincentian consumers is not to be confused as a government revenue earning measure. So says Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves, who addressed this concern in an exclusive Asbert News Network interview. Minister Gonsalves said, “this government does not raise fuel prices as a revenue measure. As has been explained many times, the price of fuel is set by referring to a rolling 3-month average of fuel costs based on global and regional fuel prices. “When the three month average of imported [fuel] increases, there is a corresponding increase…
Eleven (11) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from one hundred and sixty-one (161)samples processed on Tuesday May 25th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 6.8%.Two (2) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One hundred and sixty-three (163)cases are currently active and twelve (12) persons with COVID-19 have died. Two thousandandsix (2006) cases of COVID-19 and eighteen hundred and thirty-one (1831) recoveries have beenrecorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020.The public is urged to continue to use masks, sanitize, physically distance and get vaccinated toreduce the spread of COVID-19 in St. Vincent and the…
Six (6) new COVID-19 positive cases were reported from thirty-eight (38) samples processed on Monday May 24th, 2021. No new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. One hundred and fifty-four (154) cases are currently active and twelve (12) persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five (1995) cases of COVID-19 and eighteen hundred and twenty-nine (1829) recoveries have been recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020. 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.
The SVG Nine Mornings Committee would like to take this opportunity to extend deepest condolences to the wife, family, relatives and friends of the late Jonathan ‘Sarge’ Nichols. Mr. Nichols over the past 10 years and up to the time of his passing was an important member of the committee. He made a valuable contribution to the development of the Nine Mornings Festival, in particular, as host of the Kingstown programme. ‘Sarge’ was a critical addition to the management of the festival; Mr. Nichols’ knowledge, wealth of experience and emceeing capabilities were important assets. He ensured that the family-oriented activities…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked U.S. intelligence officials to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any possibility the trail might lead to a Chinese lab. After months of minimizing that possibility as a fringe theory, the Biden administration is responding to both U.S. and world pressure for China to be more open about the outbreak. Biden asked U.S. intelligence agencies to report back on their findings within 90 days. He directed U.S. national laboratories to assist with the investigation and called on China to cooperate with international probes into the…
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people before ending his own life, authorities said. The suspect was an employee of the Valley Transportation Authority, which provides bus, light rail and other transit services throughout Santa Clara County, the largest county in the Bay Area, Santa Clara County sheriff’s authorities said. The attacker was identified as 57-year-old Sam Cassidy, according to two law enforcement officials. Investigators offered no immediate word on a possible motive. The shooting took place around 6:30 a.m. at a light rail facility in…
American citizens abroad who saw their passports expire during the Covid-19 pandemic are now able to return to the United States before renewing their travel documents, a shift of policy announced by the State Department on Monday. The decision, which applies to Americans who are currently outside the country and hold passports that expired on or after Jan. 1, 2020, comes after reports that more than 100,000 Americans abroad are struggling to obtain consular appointments. In many countries, American citizens who need to renew their passports must apply in person at a U.S. embassy or consulate. But many of those…
By Chelsea Alexander Our reality now is that while we live among each other, the rules apply differently depending on who you are. The most recent and controversial example of this involves the delicate treatment of two high-ranking, public officials allegedly involved in the shooting of Mr. Cornelius John.The glaring dissimilarity in the treatment of high-ranking, public officials, and the ordinary citizen against whom serious allegations are made is nothing new; but, when the response of the authorities and stakeholders is, again, one which seemingly leans towards allowing the proverbial nine days to elapse before reverting to business as usual,…