PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Regional carrier Caribbean Airlines has announced that it will extend layoffs for an additional three months. The period is now set to end on April 15; the original date was January 15. According to an internal memo sent to staff by Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera, the company is trying to keep costs at an absolute minimum while it awaits the reopening of the country’s borders. Caribbean Airlines announced furloughs and salary cuts from October 15 as short-term measures to save the company, which has been struggling since the government closed Trinidad and Tobago’s borders…
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With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic expected to spill over into the year, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken the proactive decision to extend nine of the 17 measures outlined in its comprehensive $120-million stimulus package introduced in March of this year. This was one of the major initiatives outlined by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, when he presented the tax-free 2021 Budget on Tuesday, December 15. The nine stimulus interventions that were extended are: Theremoval of VAT and Import Duty until June 2021 on the additional hygiene items such…
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed a road repairs project in the community of Diamond, South Central Windward. The project saw the resurfacing of 2,700 feet of road from “Daddy Gus” bus shed upwards, along with the construction of 1,133 feet of Slipper and Swale drains. In addition, BRAGSA constructed two retaining walls – a 326 feet long block wall and a 464 feet long rubble wall. The project was carried out a cost of $579,000. It lasted four months.
On December 16th, 2020, Jeshua Bardoo, a Vincentian Attorney-at-law, attended his postgraduate graduation ceremony that was hosted by Brunel University London. However, in a twist, as with many graduations being held in 2020, it was a virtual event. Mr. Bardoo graduated with an LLM International Human Rights Law, which for him is a dream come through, as he has always wanted to earn a master’s degree. These studies were funded by a prestigious Chevening Scholarship. Chevening Scholarships are funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations. Bardoo, who is also passionate about youth advocacy, encourages…
The village of Carriere will take on a festive look this Friday December 18th when the Carriere Nine Mornings Committee turns on the lights in that community. The turning on of the lights will be done during a lighting ceremony which will take the form of a concert. The event will hear from guess speaker Pastor Ezra Cumberbatch of the Mesopotamia Kingdom Life Tabernacle, He will address the theme: Celebrating Christ our Fortress, in a pandemic Christmas. It is also expected to hear from area representative the Hon. St Clair Prince, a member of the National Nine Mornings Committee and…
It is interesting to hear both the Government and Opposition speak about the Education Revolution. The Prime Minister (PM), his Ministers and supporters speak highly of it, while some on the Opposition criticize it. This online article (https://searchlight.vc/searchlight/news/2020/12/15/two-lawyers-captured-by-ulps-policies-and-people-centred-approach/) records newly appointed senators Ashelle Morgan and Keisal Peters touting the “Education Revolution”. So, is the Education Revolution a boon or bust? Is it a success or failure? I would first like to take a brief look at the genesis of the Education Revelation before indicating if it is a boon or bust; just for historical sake. Brief History of the Education…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Auxiliary Police Force over the years has proven itself to be a tremendous asset in aiding to maintain law and order throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As part of this essential establishment, are officers who have devoted their time and efforts in ensuring that their duties are performed above reproach. One such officer is Auxiliary Sergeant Ms. Yvette Thomas who have celebrated 40 years of service to St. Vincent and the Grenadines on 16.09.2020. Enlisted into the auxiliary force on 16.09.1980, Auxiliary Sergeant Thomas was amongst the first female officers to have…
Over the years, FLOW has been making tangible contributions to the Police Cooperative Credit Union-Police Caroling Contest; and 2020 has been no exception. On Tuesday 15.12.2020, Ms. Jourleen James, Collections Agent on behalf of FLOW handed over three (3) Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones (an A-11, A-51 and A-21s) to Coordinator of the Police Caroling Contest, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr. Junior Simmons, at FLOW’s corporate headquarters, Halifax Street, Kingstown. The donation will be used as prizes for patrons participating in the impromptu segment of the caroling contest. According to ASP Simmons, the police caroling contest is one of the ways…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadine Police Force (RSVGPF) Choir is once again seeking to ‘warm’ the hearts of the public with their melodious voice through song. To this end, the Police Choir has recorded a version of the popular Christmas song “GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.” Choir Director Station Sergeant Olsen Rodney outlined that based on the positive feedback, support and goodwill that the choir and the RSVGPF received when they recorded “Oh Come all Ye Faithful” in 2019, the choir was very eager and enthusiastic to sing another song this year to bring joy to the hearts…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force will once again be staging its annual Police Corporative Credit Union Christmas Carolling Contest on Friday, December 18th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at the Central Police Station yard under the theme, “Oh what a year! Time to spread some Christmas Cheer.” Senior defending champion, the Traffic Angels and Junior Champs Rose Hall Police Youth Club Carollers will seek to defend their crowns against eight (8) senior choirs and seven (7) junior choirs respectively. There will be guest appearances by local artistes, dancers and steel band music with a special guest appearance…