St. Vincent and the Grenadines today reported seven (7) new positive cases from one hundred and seventy-five (175) samples received and processed on Monday March 8, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 4%. Seven (7) persons were cleared bringing the number of total recoveries to eleven hundred and seven (1107). Five hundred and fifty-five (555) cases remain active and eight (8) persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, six hundred and seventy (1670) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020. The public is urged to use a mask, sanitize, physically distance…
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MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP) — Jury selection began on Tuesday in the high-profile trial of the white police officer accused of killing George Floyd, a Black man whose death sparked mass protests against racial injustice and police brutality in the United States and around the world. Former Minneapolis Police Department Derek Chauvin is facing second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in connection with Floyd’s May 25 death. Jury selection had been scheduled to begin on Monday but was delayed for a day as prosecutors sought to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against the 44-year-old Chauvin. A court of appeals has not…
On 09.03.2021 about 08:45 a.m. Officers stationed at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Coast Guard Service in Calliaqua received a report of what appeared to be a body floating offshore in the waters at Villa. The SVG Coast Guard Service responded and retrieved the unresponsive body from the water in the vicinity off Young Island and Rock Fort. The body was later identified as Mr. Lorraine St. Clair Williams, 84 years old resident of Barrouallie. At the time of the discovery, William was wearing a black and grey T-Shirt; and a purple, grey, white, and black short pants.…
Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt and Dr Kishore Shallow have officially launched their bid to lead for a second term with promises to build on their first term of their leadership of regional cricket. Under a campaign slogan Forward ‘WI’ Go, the incumbents have promised to continue to lead the fight for organizational modernization, including greater transparency, accountability, and partnership with all stakeholders, designed to support and prepare for achieving the best possible on-field results. Skerritt said he and Dr Shallow would also continue to battle against petty boardroom politics and territorial insularity, two of the biggest enemies of…
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccines from India has arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. The 50,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are to kick start the country’s vaccination drive in the next 48 hours. Another 14,400 doses of the vaccine, procured under the COVAX Facility, are expected on Thursday. Speaking briefly with OBSERVER ONLINE at the airport this afternoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith said she has spoken with External Affairs Minister of India, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and extended appreciation on behalf of Jamaica. “One of the…
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. March 08, 2021. Subject to regulatory approvals, Caribbean Airlines will launch service between Barbados (BGI) and JFK, New York from April 01, 2021. The airline will celebrate the event with a special BOGO promotion: buy one get one at 50% off (conditions apply). Garvin Medera CEO, Caribbean Airlines noted: “This is a significant milestone for Caribbean Airlines, and reiterates our commitment to giving our customers options and access to regional and international destinations. This will further improve connectivity and expand our network which is one of our main objectives.” The non-stop service between BGI and…
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has conducted soil testing at the new location of Coreas Distribution Limited Warehouse in Diamond East St. George. The Sand Cone test was conducted to determine the compaction of the soil foundation. It was done in an effort to ensure that the soil is compacted to the required density for construction. Construction work has begun on the new facility.
Nothing tends more to promote health of body and of soul than does a spirit of gratitude and praise. In keeping with this ideology, the Adventist Youth Ministries Advisory Council (AYMAC) will, during the month of March, pause to say thank you to our healthcare workers who have gone above and beyond to keep citizens, residents and visitors to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe. Every year in the month of March, Seventh-Day Adventist young people across the globe unite in various community outreach projects as part of their Global Youth Day Initiative. This year, on March 20th, Global Youth…
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday reported no new positive cases from 43 samples received and processed on Sunday March 7, 2021, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) said in a release. “Seventy-three persons were cleared bringing the number of total recoveries to 1100. Five hundred and fifty-five (555) cases remain active and eight persons with COVID-19 have died. One thousand, six hundred and sixty three (1663) cases of COVID-19 have been reported in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since March 2020,” the release said. The public is urged to use a mask, sanitize, physically distance and get vaccinated…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Today, March 8th, is celebrated globally as International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, and political achievements of women around the world. It is a day that reminds us of the continuing struggle for women’s rights and inspires people to fight for gender equality. The theme for this year is “Women in Leadership, Achieving an Equal Future in a Covid-19 World”. Over the years, significant strides have been made globally with respect to women in leadership positions, showing that the glass ceiling may slowly be breaking. However, women have not achieved…