“Geothermal Failure! Vincentians left in the dark with doomed game-changer!” That was the Headline of The News Newspaper of Friday, August 21, 2020. The much-touted geothermal project has failed. The New Democratic Party (NDP) supported the geothermal energy initiative by the government but had concerns about the financing of the project, the secrecy surrounding the withdrawal of Emera from the project and how the project would have affected the cost of electricity. The Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) government approach to the project should be questioned. Did the government follow the advice of the experts? In the mid-1990s, the former NDP…
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According to the World Health Organization, mental health is “…a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. The world has been plunged into a global pandemic due to COVID-19. It has adversely affected every facet of human life, including the mental health of many persons. Due to COVID-19, many persons have lost their jobs, could or can no longer meet with family and/or friends, and they have also had…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is taking all necessary steps to prevent a severe outbreak of dengue fever in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On July 25, 2020, St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded forty-eight (48) laboratory confirmed cases of Dengue. The number of laboratory confirmed cases as of August 25, 2020 has now increased to seventy-four (74). This increase is not typical for this period and Vincentians are urged to take the requisite precautions to prevent further spread of the illness. Laboratory confirmed dengue cases for the period January to August 2020 have not been confined…
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain Thursday as Laura roared ashore in Louisiana near the Texas border, unleashing a fearsome wall of seawater and killing at least two people. Louisiana took the brunt of the damage when the Category 4 system barreled over Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people. Laura’s powerful gusts blew out windows in tall buildings and tossed around glass and debris. Police spotted a floating casino that came unmoored and hit a bridge. Drone video showed…
A senior Barbadian LIAT pilot today gave the Antigua and Barbuda Court of Appeal formal notice of his intention to challenge a recent High Court decision to block a class action suit against his employer. Acting on behalf of nine other disgruntled LIAT pilots, Captain Neil Cave filed the notice of an application for leave to appeal the August 11, 2020 decision of a High Court Judge who had blocked the suit lodged by Captain Cave in a ruling that some lawyers warn could have serious implications for anyone flying on the regional airline. On the same day the case…
The Ministry of Education, National Reconciliation and Information having consulted with major stakeholders has taken the decision to reopen schools oneweek later than was previously communicated. Students will resume face to face engagement on September 7, 2020 while teachers will return to school on August 31, 2020 to assist with finalizing arrangements for the new school year. Recognizing that the well-being of our nation’s children and educators is an absolute priority amidst a global pandemic, this week will allow teachers to be actively engaged with health professionals to review the individualized protocols and plan effectively for the new school year.…
You will not be arrested and jailed for not wearing a face mask. But you will be ticketed. How much the fine would be will be determined by the Cabinet, Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi said yesterday. The bill seeks to amend the Public Health Ordinance, Chapter 14 No 4, to introduce a fixed penalty system for offences committed under Section 105 of the Public Health Ordinance. “The legislation that is coming to the Parliament on Friday is to amend the Public Health Ordinance, which is an old but very robust piece of law. In that law currently, the only methodology…
The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) Wednesday announced it would implement body-worn cameras for police officers by the end of September this year, urging the public to support the new initiative. Acting Commissioner of Police, Edvin Martin, speaking during a virtual news conference, said the initial roll out of body worn cameras will involve the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), the Drugs Squad and the Traffic Department. “The effectiveness of this initiative will be monitored on an ongoing basis and a review will take place after six months of implementation when a determination will be made on implementing this initiative across…
In wake of the increased COVID-19 cases in the Territory, the Ministry of Education has decided to have schools remain closed for the remainder of the year and students will continue to do school via online platforms. Education Minister, Hon. Natalio Wheatley made the announcement this afternoon, August 25. He also said that most of the recent COVID-19 cases are persons of school age. There are currently 17 active COVID-19 cases in the Territory. Minister’s Statement In Full Good day and God’s blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands. I come before you as Minister of Education to give…
PR- At Concacaf, the health and welfare of everyone associated with our matches and competitions is of paramount importance to us as we continue to closely monitor the public health situation as it has been evolving across the entire region. Given the developments in the Caribbean over the last months, including constantly updated travel guidance issued by countries, the ongoing uncertainty about accessibility into Curacao, and discussions with the Curacao Football Federation, we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield. We are very grateful for the Curacao Football Federation’s support and understanding in these challenging…