Parkland Fuel, through its Parkland Pledge initiative, continues to support local communities by enabling Sol St Vincent employees to donate to charities and institutions of their choice. This year, the Dorsetshire Hill Government School was chosen as a beneficiary, receiving XC$1,086.76 to support its school meals program, which provides daily meals for 76.47% of its students. With the cost of a meal being only XC$1.00, the donation will significantly aid in nourishing the children, ensuring they are well-fed and able to focus on their education. The school’s principal, Ms. Janice Gilkes, expressed deep gratitude for the donation, recognizing the positive…
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Members of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force are expressing growing frustration over the nonpayment of wages for work done during the ICC World Cup, which took place nearly three months ago. According to voice notes obtained by Asberth News Network reportedly from a union represntative within the force, officers have been left in the dark about when they will receive their payment, with no clear communication from the relevant authorities. In the voice notes, the union representative recounts a conversation with Kishore Shallow, President of the West Indies Cricket Board. “Mr. Shallow told me that the…
The Temporary Facility at Arnos Vale is nearing completion and will soon accommodate around 300 students from the Southern Grenadines. The official opening is set for September 10, 2024, as confirmed during a tour of the facility by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, Architect Dimitri Samuel, and Minister of Finance Hon. Camillo Gonsalves. Despite surpassing its initial budget of $2.5 million, with nearly $3 million spent, Minister Camillo Gonsalves praised the quality of the work, especially highlighting the state-of-the-art laboratory, library, computer room, and classrooms. He noted that the facility now stands among the finest educational institutions in St. Vincent.…
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) wishes to assure all citizens and residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines that there is no cause for alarm regarding the La Soufriere volcano. Recent images and reports of visible steaming from the crater have raised concerns among the public,as well as complaints of the smell of sulfur but residents are asked not to panic as the volcano is NOT erupting. According to a social media release from NEMO, the steaming is a natural result of extremely hot rocks inside the crater coming into contact with water. This interaction is a normal process…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – The New Democratic Party (NDP) has officially selected Conroy Huggins as its candidate for the Central Leeward Constituency in the upcoming general elections. Huggins, a respected educator and community activist, secured the nomination following a keenly contested selection process held at the Sir James Mitchell Auditorium. His opponent in the race was Ms. Rachael Ceasar, a long-serving teacher from Barrouallie. Huggins, who was dismissed by the current Unity Labour Party (ULP) administration due to his opposition to the government’s vaccine mandate, has built a reputation as a dedicated community advocate and contributor to…
The ISPY organization, led by the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist Allington “Gumption” Creque, is extending its impactful outreach to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, bringing hope and support to the island’s youth. After the tremendous success of their back-to-school initiative in the British Virgin Islands, where nearly 8,000 notebooks and backpacks were distributed, Gumption is partnering with the Janice Lyttle Foundation and Lyttle Feet to continue this mission. In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, this initiative will distribute over 100 backpacks, 300 notebooks, and 150 pairs of shoes to students in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The collaboration highlights the…
A man from Fancy, North Windward, tragically lost his life after setting his house on fire today. Reports reaching ANN confirm that the man, who was the sole occupant at the time , died in the blaze. This follows earlier suicide attempts earlier in the week, raising concerns about the individual’s mental state in recent days. We will update you further
On September 1, 2024, the Rotary family in St. Vincent and the Grenadines launched Basic Education and Literacy Month with a successful Back-to-School edition of their Rotary Village Doctor project. Held at the Canouan Secondary School, the initiative provided free medical care and essential supplies to over 224 residents. The project, supported by corporate partners such as Massy Stores Ltd. and Courts Unicomer Ltd., saw Rotary Club of St. Vincent, Rotary Club of St. Vincent South, and Rotaract Club of Kingstown team up with local volunteers. The event featured a team of 13 medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, who…
SwiftPac, a leading logistics provider, has stepped up to support the education of Vincentian students by distributing 135 kits of school supplies. The handover took place on August 30, 2024, at SwiftPac’s Kingstown office, benefiting children affected by Hurricane Beryl and those in the South Rivers/Park Hill community.The initiative, part of SwiftPac’s ongoing commitment to educational support, aims to ease the financial burden on families by providing essential classroom supplies. The kits included notebooks, rulers, pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, geometry sets, colored pencils, crayons, folders, and loose leaves.SwiftPac’s efforts align with their broader mission of aiding students through various means,…
The prestigious St. Vincent Grammar School has once again upheld its reputation for academic excellence by securing a 91.15% pass rate in the 2024 CSEC examinations. The all-boys school, known for its strong emphasis on both academics and character development, ranked second among the top-performing schools in the country. Key subjects like Social Studies and Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) saw high levels of success, contributing to the school’s stellar performance. With a significant portion of students achieving Grades I and II, the school continues to build on its legacy of producing top scholars and future leaders in St.…