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 Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operation at schools in the following locations commencing at 5:00 pm daily: Monday, 24th August 2020 – Fitz Hughes to Lowmans Leeward Anglican School Tuesday, 25th August 2020 – Kingstown Wednesday, 26th August 2020 – Arygle to Belair & Marriaqua Thursday, 27th August 2020 – Fancy to Colonaire Please take note of the following: Principals are kindly asked to make the necessary…
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Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: The Central Committee of the New Democratic Party has unanimously endorsed Dr Godwin Friday’s team to fight the next election and get St Vincent and the Grenadines working, NDP President Dr Godwin Friday said the team were focused on jobs, better healthcare, new investment in infrastructure and delivering on promises after 19 long years of the ULP. “My team is ready to get St Vincent and the Grenadines working after 19 long years of the ULP not delivering on their promises to Vincentians.” He said. “I have made clear to every candidate, this election…
The public is asked to note that McKrakin main road in North Central Windward will be closed to vehicular traffic for one week starting Monday. The road will be closed from Monday August 25 – September 1, 2020. Custom Text This will be done to facilitate road work being carried out by BRAGSA in the area which include the construction of slipper and swales drains across the roadway between Cotton Valley Gap and Byera Mountain road gap. Motorists are being asked to use the Windward Highway as the alternative route. Persons are therefore being advised to proceed with caution while…
The Virgin Islands has recorded nine new additional cases of COVID-19, Minister of Health, Hon. Carvin Malone announced this evening, August 21. As a result of the new cases, a decision has been taken to shut down bars and night clubs along with a new range of curfew orders and related decisions. The Minister disclosed that 10 tests associated with case #12 revealed the nine new cases. The Minister disclosed that none of the cases are exhibiting symptoms. This brings the total number of cases in the BVI to 21 with 12 active cases. 8 recoveries and 1 death. To…
The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) is reporting a strengthening of Tropical Depression 13, which has now been named Tropical Storm Laura. Laura is the twelfth named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. The NHC said Tropical Storm Laura has maximum sustained winds around 45 mph (75 km/h). The Hurricane Hunter aircraft from the NHC also found that the storm’s centre is located south of the previously estimated position. (Source: Loop Jamacia)
Issued: 4:00 pm Friday, 21st August, 2020 A Flood-Watch is issued when conditions are favourable and there exists the possibility of flooding during the watch period. Tropical Depression thirteen (13) was upgraded to Tropical Storm Laura at 9 am this morning and at 2:00 pm, the centre of “Laura” was located near 17.0N, 60.8W or 175 miles east south east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Instability associated with “Laura” could continue to generate moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorm activity across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines into tomorrow. In addition, this system will generate wind speeds between 12 – 28…
Residents of Corner Bay, Chateaubelair can now move around more comfortably following construction of a new concrete road in that area. The 675 feet road runs from the bridge unto the beach. It was constructed at an estimated cost of 256-thousand EC dollars. In addition to the road, BRAGSA also constructed several walls and drains. The project lasted for eight weeks.
With some sporting discipline showing a return to activities albeit to varying degrees, Doris Mc Intosh, President of the SVG Netball Association, is encouraged and expressed optimism that training for national players could well resume, guided by the head affiliate. “COVID-19 has brought netball to a standstill. However, efforts are being made for the Under 16/17 players to begin doing exercises together, with a view to commence training,” Mc Intosh said recently. And while netball is yet to return to the court, the President said that the administrators and technical people have been keeping busy. “The Caribbean Netball Association (CNA)…
Afghanistan allrounder Mohammad Nabi needs to perform a little differently if he is to avoid the interviews he doesn’t like. On Thursday, Nabi helped the St Lucia Zouks earn their first points of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after a 7-wicket Duckworth Lewis victory over defending champions Barbados Tridents earlier today. Nabi first bagged 1-19 from four overs before slamming 15 off six deliveries to earn the man-of-the-match title in a significantly rain-affected game. After restricting the Tridents to 131-7 from 18.1 overs, the Zouks benefitted from a long rain delay and only needed 47 from five overs, inclusive…
A fine all-round bowling display saw Trinbago Knight Riders win the battle of the unbeaten teams and go to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table. Glenn Phillips was the only standout for the Jamaica Tallawahs as the power-hitters struggled for fluency, and Sunil Narine’s second consecutive 50 did the bulk of the work even as the Knight Riders took their time about the chase. Ali Khan and Jayden Seales started superbly after Knight Riders captain Kieron Pollard put the Tallawahs in. Walton spliced Ali Khan to square leg and Kirton was trapped in front by Seales.…