The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), handed over 14,700pcs Taiwan developed COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests to the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment here. The tests were donated by Taiwanese manufacturer TaiDoc Technology Corp. and Fora Care Foundation, and were handed over on January 14. The donation is expected to strengthen the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ capacity to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic The donation is the concrete practice of the public-private collaboration, which upholds the spirit…
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There is no effort by the authorities monitoring the activities at La Soufriere to hide anything from the public. So said Professor Richard Robertson on radio on January 10. The Professor is head of The UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC) team currently on the ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Professor Robertson reiterated the call for the public to access information on the volcanic activity from credible sources, including the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO). The advice followed an article which was published in the Daily Mail, suggesting that an eruption was imminent. The article which appeared on January…
A 26-year-old woman told the Serious Offences Court on Monday she resorted to the marijuana business because of her economic situation. Kendra Lewis, a resident of Bequia, gave the explanation after pleading guilty to possession of 193 grams of marijuana with intent to supply. She had no legal representation. According to Lewis, she had been employed in hospitality sector up to March 2019, but was laid off. She added, “I was sort of depending on the stimulus package up until October last year.” That package was put in place by government to assist certain sections of the population, in light…
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 We are still hearing about more and more new cases of Covid-19. To make it highly effective, to get this virus under control and limit the number of cases in our country, our country’s borders should be closed immediately, to all foreigners. Yachts are still arriving in SVG and the people on board are being allowed into the country and to stay at various accommodation establishments. This is fooling around; we must put highly effective control policies in place. The chance of exposing the staff who work at these places to the virus is very high,…
The Tournaments Committee of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation(SVGFF) has adopted a wait and see approach, as it relates to the resumption of the 2020/2021 National Club Championships. The Championships kicked off in November, with the staging of the Senior Men’s Premier and First Divisions. They were set to resume on 6th January, following a two-week break for the Christmas festivities. However, with a spike in the number of coronavirus cases at the start of the year, the Championships were put on hold. In a release last Friday from the General Secretary of the SVGFF- Devron Poyer,…
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 Introduction The unprecedented circumstances facing this nation currently have been the source of much anxiety and concern for its citizens and residents. Understandably, many questions are raised daily as Vincentians seek to get a grasp of what is happening as we move into a new year. The recent increase in Covid-19 cases announced by the Health Services Subcommittee within NEMO, and the continued threat of the La Soufriere Volcano eruption continue to present a metaphoric “double-edged sword” challenge to all of us. Tackling these imminent challenges in a manner that presents very little if any disruptions…
‘If we remain diligent, we have the power to control this virus; if we relax, make no mistake: 2021 could well be far worse than 2020’ (PAHO)— The appearance of new variants of the COVID-19 virus in several countries of the Americas, combined with an acceleration in the virus’s spread in virtually every country in the Americas, makes it critical to continue public health measures such as social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands often, Pan American Health Organization Director Carisa F. Etienne said today. “Our collective ability to keep up with these measures has the power to determine the…
Contributions from countries, international and governmental agencies, individuals, and nonprofits enhanced PAHO’s response. In 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) received commitments for more than $263 million to provide technical support and supplies for the fight against COVID-19 in the Americas. “We are grateful to all of our partners who have made it possible for us to assist countries in the Americas as they take on this deadly pandemic,” said PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne. “COVID-19 will not be defeated until everyone is safe. Our public health response to the disease must leave no one behind.” The $263 million…
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed renovation work on the Bequia Fish and Vegetable Markets. The project saw the repair of the roof, doors, windows and stalls of the markets, along with the repainting of the structures. BRAGSA also installed new water pumps, lines and pipes in the Fish Market, and replaced the toilets, light fixtures, plugs and outlets. The project was carried out at a cost of $105,000. It was done over an eight weeks period.
(Excerpts of Dr. Friday’s Press Conference) We are grateful that we have lived to see the New Year, 2021. Let us pray that there are better things in store for us this year. There were many moments in 2020 where we faced unprecedented challenges, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, I believe that as a people we have become more grounded in what matters most in life; we are more determined and resilient than ever in the face of the challenges that will surely come our way this year. In fact, they have already started. We begin the New Year…