CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC)— An opposition legislator says he has asked his lawyers to file a defamation suit against Prime Minister Allen Chastanet following the publication of a government statement regarding the purchase of two vehicles while he served as the island’s High Commissioner in the United Kingdom. “Previously, I responded to oral statements, insinuations and comments regarding the purchase, importation and ownership of two vehicles. Now, the Prime Minister has shamefully weaponized his official office, misuses the resources of the state and taken matters to a new level,” said Dr Ernest Hilaire, the Member of Parliament for Castries South.…
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LONDON, England (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says the UN health agency won’t recommend any coronavirus vaccine before it is proved safe and effective. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comment Friday, even as Russia and China have started using their experimental vaccines before long-term studies have been completed. Other countries have proposed streamlining authorization procedures. He says vaccines have been used successfully for decades and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to near elimination. He pointed to newly developed Ebola vaccines that helped end the recent Ebola outbreak in Congo. Tedros appealed to people…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedesaegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas commencing at 5:00 pm daily. Saturday 5th September, 2020 – Sion Hill, Mala, Roseau, Cane-Garden, Town Hill Please take note of the following:• Home and business owners in the named areas are reminded to keep their windows and doors open to allow the fog to eliminate the adult mosquitoes inside the home.• Motorists are kindly asked to take caution.• Persons who…
The Ministry of Health provides the following clinical update as of Friday morning. Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the UWI and other local sites for testing for COVID-19. -24,449 Number of unique patient tests completed 21,527 Number of repeated tests 2,922 Number of samples which have tested positive at public and private facilities in Trinidad and Tobago 2,030 Total number of active cases 1293 Number of deaths 30 Number of persons discharged 707 The forty-six (46) positive cases reported below show results from samples taken during the period August 28 to September 2. The…
Residents of La Pompe, Bequia can now commute more smoothly and comfortably. This following the completion of repair work carried out on 395 square yards of the main road. In addition to the road work, a 40 feet retaining wall was constructed. The project was done at an estimated cost of 140-thousand EC dollars.
We have heard the term ‘pyramid scheme’ and quite frankly the name/ term carries certain negative connotations particularly in the height of an economic downturn where incomes have been significantly affected or impacted by covid-19. The Caribbean region being highly susceptible due to its heavy dependence on the tourism industry and the significant loss in disposable income through covid-19 in or around March 2020 saw the birth and rapid growth of several money making ventures that appeared to be low risk with high return levels. On the face of it these ventures are simple yet effect ways to supplement household…
(LOOP TT) – A prison officer was caught attempting to smuggle contraband items into the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca on Wednesday night. The prison office, who had 23 years of service was arrested around 8.55 pm while trying to enter the compound. In a combined effort between the Prisons authorities and the Arouca CID, the officer was subjected to a search. He was found to be carrying 1,000 cigarettes, two scales, two cellular phones, and other electronic items. The officer was arrested in connection with the find.
The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) says that Vincentian national Dr. Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ James-Lyttle will be inducted, along with five other new members, into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 7, 2021 during the academy’s Hall of Fame Banquet. She is the first Vincentian to be so honoured. “This is a remarkable slate of inductees from top to bottom, and their athletic accomplishments resonate on a national level,” said Dr. Dan Rose, USCGA Director of Athletics. USCGA said that Chateaubelair-born Dr. James-Lyttle was a two-time All-American on the track, earning the honor during the indoor season in 1999…
Fri, Sep 04, 2020IntroductionLast week the ruling Unity Labour Party signaled its seriousness to meet the challenge of the opposition New Democratic Party in the upcoming general election, by holding its largest ever National Council meeting, at the Arnos Vale sporting complex on Thursday 27th August, 2020. All the constituencies were represented by large numbers, upwards and beyond what is normally expected at a national council meeting.Last week the ULP confirmed and officially accepted the fifteen candidates who will represent the ULP at the next general election, expected to be called soon. Almost immediately one notices the difference between the…
Guardian General Hope International Football Club has been crowned the Premier Division champions of the 2019/2020 St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation National Club Championships. Hope International, which led the division from the get go, was installed officially as champions last Friday, when Jebelle stopped Hope International’s main rival- System Three. System Three losing to Je Belle meant that Hope International’s 47 points, gained from 15 wins, two draws and two losses, was unassailable, with two matches still in hand. It was a welcomed triumph for Hope International, which is celebrating its Silver Anniversary this year. Taking the 2019/2020…