World Health Organization Director-General declared the current Mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The declaration was made on August 14th 2024 under the advice of the International Health regulations committee who has been following the data from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Since then, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment the Ministry is closely monitoring the data and the reports of confirmed cases. As a result, the Ministry has heightened its surveillance and testing capacity across St Vincent and the Grenadines with regards to MPox. MPox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted…
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Chelsea: Andy, where is your garbage bin? I bought a pelau from the restaurant, I want to dispose my food container in the garbage.Andy: Garbage bin? Which garbage bin? I stop using garbage bin in this house. My garbage bin is the river. I usually dump all my garbage in the river. Last week, my dog big link died and I throw him in the river, I didn’t have time to bury him. The Mango and bread fruit tree that was in my backyard, I cut them down yesterday, the branches and the trunks are also in the river. The…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas commencing at 4:30 pm.Monday 26th August 2024:Vermont Retreat Penniston Dubois Pembroke Rillan.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 take effect.Motorists are kindly asked to take caution.Persons who are suffering from any respiratory illnesses are kindly asked to take…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following Schools & surrounding areas commencing at 4:30 pm. Monday 26th August, 2024: Windward – Pamelus Burke Primary, South Rivers Methodist, Park Hill Government, Colonaire Government, George Stephens Snr. Secondary. Lowmans Windward Anglican, Lauders Primary, Greggs Government, Diamonds Government, North Union Secondary & New Grounds Primary. Tuesday 27th August, 2024: Leeward – Fitz Hughes Government School, Chateaubelair Methodist, Petit Bordel…
Several port workers are in custody, assisting the police with an investigation into missing goods at the port. ANN was reliably informed that an individual imported a quantity of branded bags; when he went to clear the items, over 50 bags were allegedly missing from his shipment. The source told ANN that the individual didn’t make a formal complaint, but about a week later, he met a gentleman with one of the identical bags. When questioned, the man said that he bought it from a port worker. The matter was then reported. On Tuesday, two workers were arrested by police…
The St. Vincent Brewery (SVBL) hosted a special “THANK YOU lime” on August 16 at Mill Rawacou, celebrating the dedication and hard work of over 535 specially invited guests from St. Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC), Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA), and the Roads, Buildings & General Services Authority (BRAGSA). These utility workers were recognized for their swift and skillful efforts in restoring essential services to mainland St. Vincent following the significant damage caused by Category 4 Hurricane Beryl in July. Country Manager Shafia London expressed her deep appreciation for the silent, often unrecognized work of these teams, emphasizing their…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves led a high-level delegation to the Southern Grenadines on Monday, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. The team, which included Minister of Grenadines Affairs Hon. Bererva Browne, former Permanent Secretary of National Security Mr. Godfrey Pompey, CEO of BRAGSA Mr. Kem Barthamelow, and Director of Grenadines Affairs Mr. Edwin Snagg, among other key officials along with former West Indies Cricketer Marlon Samuels, visited several islands to evaluate progress and identify critical needs for the restoration of affected areas.During the visit, the Prime Minister and his…
JCI St. Vincent Creed, in with the Nutrition Unit of the Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders, successfully hosted a health fair in the northern community of Fancy. The event, which featured eight informative stalls, aimed to address a wide range of health concerns among residents. The health fair offered a comprehensive slate of services, including on-the-spot dental checks and procedures, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, mental health and wellness support, and eye examinations courtesy of Courts Optical. The Nutrition Unit within the Ministry of Health, provided BMI checks, dietary consultations, and a popular food sampling station.President of…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) has expressed its outrage following a violent attack on national player Coby Mingot on the night of August 20, 2024. In a statement released earlier today, SVGFF President Otashie Spring, along with the Executive Council, condemned the attack in the strongest terms, calling it a heinous act that has no place in society.”Violence in any form is unacceptable and goes against the values of respect, unity, and sportsmanship that we hold dear in St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” the statement read. The SVGFF made it clear that the safety and well-being…
Students of the Dickson Methodist School and the Dickson community received a boost from the St. Matthias Charitable Inc. On August 16, the charity led by Pastor Robert McBarnett, handed over six scholarships to students of the Dickson Methodist School and bag packs with school supplies to all students of the school and the community. McBarnett said he is pleased to give back to the Vincentian community and particularly to Dickson. He said the scholarships collectively are valued at EC$ 30,000.00 and noted that once the students continue to meet the requirements of the scholarships, they will be awarded the…