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SOURCE- AFP- The first major cruise ship to resume tours of the Mediterranean since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe set sail from the Italian city of Genoa on Sunday, as the industry tries to regain ground after a bruising hiatus. The departure of the MSC Grandiosa from the northwestern port city shortly after 17:30 GMT represents a high-stakes test for the global cruise sector. The crisis forced operators to ground their ships and also led to accusations that they botched the handling of the epidemic in its early stages. Cruise lines are hoping that tighter protocols will allow them to…

The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has given two tropical waves over the Atlantic basin a low chance of formation during the next 48 hours and a medium chance during the next five days. In its early morning outlook on Monday, NHC said the first is a fast-moving tropical wave located a couple of hundred miles east of the Windward Islands. It is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. “This disturbance is expected to move westward at about 20 mph during the next few days, and that fast forward speed is likely to limit significant development while the system approaches…

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 rocked sections of Trinidad today but there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) said that the quake, which occurred at 11:33 am (local time) was located at Latitude: 10.95N and Longitude: 61.79W. It had a depth of 35 kilometres. It was felt 44 km north west of the capital, Port of Spain; 66 km north west of Arima, east of there; and 85 km north west of San Fernando, south of the capital. (Source: Jamacia Observer)

St. Joseph’s Convent Kingstown’s (SJCK) compound received a colourful addition by way of a mural created by six students enrolled in the Fine Art, Design and Cultural Communications (FADCC) Associate Degree programme at the St. Vincent & theGrenadines Community College (SVGCC). The mural, which took four (4) weeks to complete, is part of the course requirements for students enrolled the Mural Arts: Urban Space Enhancement elective and provides them the opportunity to showcase the techniques and knowledge gained in the course. Tansha George, mural student and past student of the SJCK, said the experience for her was a nostalgic one.…

Without being insensitive to the recent accident involving the school child who was struck while crossing the street from behind a passenger van, President of the Vincentian Transport Association (VINTAS) Royron Adams said that it is time for a national conversation about issues within the industry. In an Interview, He said: “I am of the view, and parents ought to begin to understand, that it is their responsibility to take their children to and from school. The responsibility placed on conductor is too great given their core function involves assisting the driver and other passengers”. “It’s really unfortunate. And from…

Political analyst and social commentator Keith Joseph has hinted that the NDP elections machinery is not as well-oiled as it was leading up to the 2015 general elections. Speaking on his Just Another Look radio programme this week, Mr Joseph said: “that in 2014 the NDP was ready for elections even though they were due in 2015. They were on the road and people knew who the candidates were and there was a forward march that we are not really seeing from the party as yet given that the elections are just over 4 months away”. The programme which touched…

Political and social commentator Keith Joseph has laid down a challenge to the opposition New Democratic Party to tell the public where it stands on ethics and morality. He said in his weekly broadcast of Just Another Look: “The average Vincentian is looking for practices that are far more ethical and moral than what obtains in the nation’s political history and dare we say, political culture.” “Vincentians are tired of the loss of morality in our society. Vincentians are tired of witnessing the decline in ethical standards and positive values in our society”. “So people are looking to the New…

In keeping with a tradition started some 21 years ago, the East Caribbean Group of Companies (EGCG) has again awarded full scholarships and book allowances to children of its employees, who were successful in the 2020 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA). This year’s ceremony, held at the ECGC Training Room on August 7th, 2020, saw Natalia Charles – daughter of Mrs. Samanthia Lugay-Charles employed in the HR Department – and Kaeli Martin – daughter of Mr. Ewan Martin of the Maintenance Department – being the recipients of full scholarships. Sophia DeRiggs, Shania Craigg and Jeffrey Knights Jr. received book allowances.…

The Public Service Union (PSU) is expanding its operations beyond the normal realms of Trade Unionism. They are ensuring that they provide “value to its members.” First Vice President Leroy James, also Chairman of the Education Committee, made the declaration last Tuesday at the PSU Headquarters, Mc Kies Hill. The occasion was the handing over of scholarships and bursaries to a number of students. Six youngsters begin their secondary education with assistance from the PSU. They ae: Celeste Richardson, Aulani Dennie, Mya Cumberbatch, Angel Hall, Jomaira Roberts, and Everette James who deferred his scholarship from last year to this year.…

LOÍZA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rican Gov. Wanda Vázquez on Sunday acknowledged losing the primary of her pro-statehood party to Pedro Pierluisi, who briefly served as the U.S. territory’s governor last year amid political turmoil. With more than 78% of electoral colleges reporting late Sunday, Pierluisi received more than 57% of the vote compared with more than 42% for Vázquez. “We have to abide by the decision of the majority,” Vázquez said in a brief speech where she warned Pierluisi that he should “aspire” to have the support of those who voted for her. She will remain as governor…