Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 January 2020 – The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today confirmed the allocation of approximately USD 105 million for eight renewable energy projects in developing countries in the seventh cycle of the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility. The announcement marks a record level of funding for any cycle since the facility was launched and will provide funding for projects in Antigua and Barbuda, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cuba, the Maldives, Nepal, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The announcement was made during the 10th IRENA Assembly and brings cumulative funding to date to US$350…
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2019 may have ended but for Luta the crowd motivator the accolades are still piling in. Fresh on the heels of his debut road march monarchy is yet another Parang King crown. This as the Nine Mornings Committee announced the Best Christmas (parang) Song picks on Saturday 11th January at its annual prize giving ceremony. Luta’s ‘Something Bitter’ copped the top prize while Rollie Bowman, Skarpyon and Carlton C.P. Hall rounded the top four slots respectively. This latest achievement might not be surprising to long time Luta fans who undoubtedly have been jamming to his Vincentian Christmas anthems since his…
Twenty four (24) officers at the SVG Coast Guard Service has been promoted to various ranks within the organization. On Friday January 10, 2020, Commander of the SVG Coast Guard Service, Mr. Brenton Cain officiated over an investiture ceremony at the Coast Guard Base where the newly promoted officers received their rank badges. According Commander Cain, this is the largest promotion that has ever been made in the history Coast Guard Service. A visible happy Commander Cain congratulated all of his officers on their promotion. He stated that while he is happy for all of the officers, he is particularly…
Patches of cloud moving along with the strong (40 – 50km/h) trade wind-flow could bring a few showers across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) this weekend into early next week and occasional higher gusts are likely in exposed and mountainous areas. Rough (2.5 – 3.5m) sea conditions with east northeasterly swells are across our islands, as a strong High Pressure System dominates the Northern Atlantic Ocean …A High-Surf Advisory and Small-Craft Warning remain in effect for St.Vincent and the Grenadines. Temporary and slight retreat in wave heights are likely tonight and during Saturday, but rough conditions could return by…
The New Democratic Party (NDP) wishes all Vincentians a prosperous and healthy New Year. We believe that this year will be a successful one for the NDP; as we continue to work assiduously with the people to bring about meaningful change to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Change that most Vincentians have been longing for. This is the year of change. In his 2019 Christmas Message, President of the NDP, Dr. Godwin Friday, reiterated his commitment for change for the New Year. He said, “My commitment to every Vincentian in 2020 is to lead a process of change in our…
The most important thing, going into the upcoming general elections, is that the people are ready. President of the opposition New Democratic Party Dr Godwin Friday expressed the view while on the party’s New Times interactive programme on NICE Radion Monday. Dr Friday’s comment came amid criticisms of the party’s state of readiness going into the general elections which, according to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, will be held by December this year. “This whole notion about NDP readiness and all that, that is ULP propaganda. That is not the reality on the ground. So, those people who are supporters…
There has so far not been an announcement of a deep investigation and possible legal proceedings instituted against health authorities but already there is indication of dramatic development following the recent, controversial death of 58-year old Pole Yard resident Arnotte Hope. Indication of a developing drama came during an interview with lawyer Israel Bruce on Wednesday amid concerns over Hope’s death. Bruce, who has been speaking on behalf of Pope’s family, said there were certain recent developments and depending on how those “developments” evolved there would be action taken. He was firm that if there is any need for action…
Playaz Youth Academy (PYA), a developing sports organization, continues to reach out to the youth across this country in ways that its limited resources allow.On Sunday, the Academy presented six footballs to Largo Height Football Club which will go towards a youth training programme. Speaking at a brief handing-over ceremony during a break from a training session at the Largo Height playing field on Sunday morning, PYA founder and talented basketball player Orlando Fergusson outlined how he came to donate the footballs. Fergussion said he is originally from Largo Height and he had always been thinking of ways he could…
On Tuesday 13th January 2020, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will commence the New Law Year 2020 with its usual Ceremonial Opening in the form of a Special Sitting of the Court in St Vincent and the Grenadines. There will be simultaneous special sittings in the other eight (8) Member States and Territories of the OECS. The proceedings will commence with a church service in each Member State and Territory followed by the procession to the High Court where the formal sitting will be held. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines the Church Service will be held at the Cathedral…
On Tuesday January 7, 2020, Police Commissioner, Mr. Colin John and the high command of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) including Deputy Commissioner Mr. Frankie Joseph and Assistant Commissioners Mr. Christopher Benjamin and Mr. Richard Browne held their first meeting for the New Year. During the meeting, a myriad of different issues were discussed and reviewed, including the general crime statistics for 2019; projections for 2020 and accompanying strategies aimed at maintaining law and order in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. To this end, the RSVGPF has made a renewed commitment to the following: Work…