Kingstown, St. Vincent (November 27, 2024) – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) is reminding the public that time is running out to qualify for an incredible opportunity to win airline tickets to New York City on JetBlue! This exclusive promotion, launched on October 11th to celebrate JetBlue’s inaugural flights to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is your chance to experience the Big Apple while enjoying JetBlue’s world-class service. But hurry—the deadline to qualify is fast approaching on Saturday, 30th November, and you don’t want to miss out! How to Qualify: • Purchase a limited edition blue…
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By Kimani Wiseman The following is a skit that depicts peer pressure in society. Please take note of the message and share it with your friends and family. School Teacher: Good morning students, for your Geography home-work, I would like you to read about climate change and write an essay no less than 500 words about the effects of climate change in your community. Jason: Oh my god, school can be very stressful at times, I need a break. Bob: I know the remedy to make you pass all your subjects and to help you to stay focus. Jason: Let…
A road in the Plan area of Campden Park, West Kingstown, that leads to the home of the Unity Labour Party’s caretaker, Keisal Peters, has been repaved. This development comes despite ongoing calls from some residents in the constituency for road improvements that have persisted for over thirty years. Originally constructed in the 1970s by the St. Vincent Labour Party administration as part of the Campden Park Housing Scheme, this road has undergone numerous repairs over the years.Additionally, this road provides access to a property formerly occupied by Jeremiah Scott, the former Parliamentary Representative for South Leeward. The recent repaving…
Approximately 30 small business owners are part of a two-day workshop geared at promoting energy efficiency and promoting the growth of small and medium size enterprises. The forum, titled “Enhancing (Medium and Small Micro-Enterprises) MSMEs Competitiveness with Green Business Strategies”, convened today at the NIS Conference room. Addressing the event was Executive Director of INVEST SVG Glen Beache, Beache said that fora like these are critical in building small entrepreneurs and exposing them to different avenues whereby they can employ energy saving methods to enhance their production. Beache noted that in order to strengthen small businesses, local investments must be…
A one-week workshop focusing primarily on entrepreneurs directly involved in the tourism and hospitality sector, as well as those that provide other services began here yesterday Michael Hendrickson – a representative of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC), said the workshop is linked to ECLAC’s project “Building Back Better in the Tourism Dependent Caribbean Economies Post COVID-19”, a project that aims at developing strategies to rebuild the tourism sector after the pandemic in a sustainable manner. Hendrickson said that he anticipates a stimulating and inciteful workshop and it will cater for both new and…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves pledged US 1 million dollars towards the Cuban Government as a show of solidarity, following the impact of Hurricane Rafael which affected Cuba recently. Dr. Gonsalves made the announcement while addressing a farewell cocktail on Saturday November 23, to honor the Cuban linesmen who played a crucial role in helping to restore the electrical infrastructure on Union Island following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. The Grenadine island was left ravaged by the hurricane, and the collaborative efforts of the Cuban brigade and VINLEC (St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited) proved instrumental restoring electricity to affected…
On November 25, 2024, police arrested and charged Conley Ogarro, a 40-year-old Farmer of Campden Park, with the offence of Assault. According to investigations, the accused assaulted a 45-year-old resident of the same address by striking her on her left hand with a stone causing Actual Bodily Harm. The offence was committed on July 15, 2024, in Campden Park. Ogarro appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on November 26, 2024, and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was placed on a bond in the sum of $300.00 ECC, if he defaults, he will pay $300.00 ECC forthwith or spend three…
On November 25, 2024, police arrested and charged Tishani Mars, a 24-year-old Labourer of Carriere, with the offence of Assault. Investigations revealed that the accused assaulted a minor of Cane End by striking her about her body with her hands. The offence was committed in Cane End on November 22, 2024. Mars was granted station bail in the sum of $1,500.00 ECC with one surety. He is expected to appear before the Mesopotamia Magistrate Court on December 5, 2024, to answer to the charge.
On November 25, 2024, police arrested and charged Evran Defreitas, a 34-year-old Farmer of South Rivers, with the offence of Grievous Bodily Harm. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused unlawfully inflicted Grievous Bodily Harm on a 50-year-old Painter of the same address by striking him about his body with a stick. The offence was committed in South Rivers on August 11, 2024. Defreitas appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate Court on November 25, 2024, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. The matter was adjourned and transferred to the Serious Offences Court for December 2, 2024.
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce, in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban Development, hosted a stakeholder consultation aimed at sharing updates and gathering feedback on transformative projects designed to modernise Kingstown, develop Arnos Vale into a modern city, and to enhance the country’s primary port infrastructure. The consultation, chaired by CEO of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Anthony Regisford and held at the LaVue Hotel Conference Room, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the progress and objectives of these ambitious projects. The varied presentations highlighted ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, boost economic activity, and create a more sustainable…