1. The Rotary Helicopter that will be used in the surveillance of the La Soufriere Volcano arrived from Antigua today. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI/SRC) Scientists Professor Richard Robertson, Dr. Thomas Christopher and Dr. Adam Stinton conducted an aerial reconnaissance of the La Soufriere Volcano on board the helicopter. They got a first- hand view of the volcano and were able to take thermal images of heat distribution, gas emission and dimension measurement of the new dome. 2. Aerial surveillance was not perfect; however they were able to identify landing areas. 3. The dome continues…
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The online world is about to get better for Vincentians both at home and abroad “Vincy Community” a locally-owned social network for Vincentians will officially roll out today by AdzVillage Advertising, a marketing company that was founded in 2002 by Vincentian Sean Samuel. The social network called “Vincy Community” was created for Vincentians locally and in the Diaspora to connect and share what is currently happening in their respective communities. The platform connects all local businesses with the people through giveaways competitions, treasure hunts, groups, and much more. It also allows its members to shop within its own community. The…
British Airways will now fly to Antigua and Barbuda, from Heathrow/Gatwick International Airports, twice per week due to the coronavirus lockdown imposed in the United Kingdom. The Antiguan government disclosed that the flight will not proceed to any other island. The cabinet notes said this decision is a clear indication that Antigua is “a highly-favoured destination.” The notes added that Minister of Tourism Charles Fernandez indicated to Cabinet that Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism is continuing to recover and the number of arrivals will eventually return to 2019 levels in the near future.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed forty-eight (48) new COVID-19 cases. Four of the cases arrived with negative PCR results and tested positive on entry screening. All of the other forty-four cases are nationals with no history of recent travel. These cases were detected during contact tracing, testing of persons with flu-like symptoms and exit screening. There are now two-hundred and fifty-five (255) local cases under investigation. Four (4) clusters associated with churches, four (4) with work sites and two (2) with holiday parties have been identified. Contact tracing, testing, quarantining and isolation continue, and are aimed at containing…
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines – January 14, 2021 – St. Vincent Brewery Limited (“SVB”) is delighted to announce that Mrs. Shafia London-Williams has been appointed as the company’s Country Manager. She takes up the post on January 1, 2021, becoming the first Vincentian to be named Country Manager in SVB’s 35-year history. Mrs. London-Williams takes the post after serving in Barbados with Banks Holdings Limited (“BHL”), where she most recently held the position of Commercial Manager. Previously, she worked as a Regional Commercial Manager with responsibility for the sales and marketing functions at SVB and the Dominica Brewery…
Police have arrested and charged Bally Alexander, 19 years old labourer of Victoria Village with aggravated burglary on 13.01.21. According to investigations, between 5:20 p.m. on 09.01.21 and 12:03 a.m. on 10.01.21, the accused allegedly entered the dwelling house of a 48 year old Aviation Officer of Calder as a trespasser with a gun to commit the offence of burglary. The accused man is expected to appear before the Court to answer to the charge.
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a new concrete road in Sharpes, Central Kingstown. The project saw the construction of a 257 feet roadwayin a section of the community called “The Rocks”. A 130 feet long footpath was also constructed, along with Slipper and Swale drains. In addition, BRAGSA built a 469 feet long retaining wall. The project was carried out a cost of 142,000. It was done over a ten weeks period.
DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) — Phil Simmons has urged players on the tour of Bangladesh not to see themselves as replacements but to seize the opportunity to cement spots in the international side. West Indies will field several debutants in both the Test and one-day formats on the January 20 to February 15 tour after 10 first choice players declined selection, but Simmons said these new players now needed to force the hand of selectors by producing strong performances. “My role and my message to all the players here: ‘You’re not here to fill in, you’re here to give yourself a…
On January 14, 2021 the Ministry of Health received confirmation of twelve new cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 502. Eleven of the cases are Saint Lucian nationals ranging in age from 1 year to 73 years. They are from the Castries, Babonneau and Gros-Islet districts. These individuals were seen at a community respiratory clinic, where they were assessed and tested for COVID-19. They were placed in quarantine by health practitioners pending the receipt of their test results. Arrangements have been made to place these individuals into isolation. Epidemiological links…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday for a second time after a House vote one week after his angry supporters stormed the Capitol as lawmakers met to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. With Biden’s inauguration set for Jan. 20, Trump has just days left in office, but lawmakers voted to impeach him regardless, making Trump the first president in history to be impeached twice. Lawmakers said he violated his presidential oaths to protect and defend democracy. Trump faced a charge of “incitement of insurrection.” Representatives met in the House Tuesday and urged Vice President Mike Pence to invoke…