(Source: CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it has established a “travel bubble” that will allow citizens from several identified states within the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to travel to the country without the necessity of having coronavirus (COVID-19) tests and certificates presented upon entry. A statement issued after the weekly Cabinet meeting on Thursday noted that citizens from the sub-regional Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Jamaica will be accorded the privilege of being included in this “bubble”. Reciprocity is also deemed to be a requirement. The number of infected persons in…
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The Carnival Development Corporation wishes to notify the general public that as a result of the far reaching negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the citizens and business community of St. Vincent and the Grenadines over the past four months, a decision was taken to cancel the Miss SVG Pageant in 2020.As a country, we are all anxiously looking forward to getting safely back to normal operations in every sector. While the original date set for the pageant, October 31st, seems to be in the distance, necessary preparations had been put on hold out of an abundance of caution,…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations at the Kingstown Vegetable Market and surrounding areas on Monday, 13th July 2020 commencing at 6:30 pm. Motorists are kindly asked to take caution. Persons who are suffering from any respiratory illnesses are kindly asked to take the necessary precautionary measures.
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)— The World Health Organization said Friday that it is still possible to bring coronavirus outbreaks under control, even though case numbers have more than doubled in the past six weeks. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the examples of Italy, Spain, South Korea and India’s biggest slum showed that however bad an outbreak was, the virus could still be reined in through aggressive action. “In the last six weeks cases have more than doubled,” Tedros told a virtual press conference in Geneva. However, “there are many examples from around the world that have shown that even if the outbreak is very intense, it can still…
Rape is a very serious crime and can be a very traumatic experience for victims. Many victims, males, and/or females, may suffer from detrimental mental, emotional, and/or physical impacts as a result of being raped. No one deserves to be raped and there is absolutely no justification for raping another person. If someone does not consent to have sexual intercourse with another person, their wishes should be recognized and respected. I believe that consent before and during sex should be mutually agreed upon by the parties involved. However, what about rape occurring within a marriage? Is rape within a marriage…
(268today.com) On Thursday, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister and chairman of LIAT’s shareholders Dr. Ralph Gonsalves revealed that all four major shareholder governments of LIAT unanimously agreed to liquidate LIAT 1974 Ltd at a meeting held on June 27. Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has responded to Gonsalves. Here is Browne’s response: “Ralph, Out of respect and deference for you as a senior Caribbean Statesman, I will not venture to call you a notorious liar, but I must signal my disappointment with your deception. A partial story to suit a recriminatory narrative, could never be considered…
Four local talents were crowned at the end of the inaugural SVG Virtual Soca and Calypso Monarch competition held at Club Envy last weekend July 3 & 4. Music performer Sicko ramped home with the Power Soca rendition JAM having outpaced the other 6 contenders. Three years into “this level” of his performance career, he is no stranger to the competitive performance style though Friday’s win was the first such accolade for the self-styled versatile artiste. He told Asbert News Network, “this simply gives a better recognition of my capabilities. I am really happy to be the first virtual soca…
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) will enjoy the benefit of having the Vincymas brand prominently highlighted at the Baltimore / Maryland One Caribbean Carnival. This Virtual showcase of Caribbean culture features recordings of (virtual) concerts of the carnivals from across the Caribbean. A one-hour segment is accorded St. Vincent and the Grenadines and is scheduled for airing on Sunday 12th July at 4:00 pm. This can be viewed on the Baltimore One Caribbean Carnival Instagram and Facebook pages. The local recording, which was done on Saturday 04th July, featured Saeed Bowman on pan, Reigning Calypso Monarch Shaunelle Mc Kenzie, 2019…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has moved up two places in the latest world rankings issued by the International Netball Federation. The country moved from 23rd to 21st to be among six Caribbean countries in the first 30 places. Jamaica slipped one place from 3rd to 4th; Trinidad and Tobago maintained 10th; Barbados sits in 13th position, with Grenada at 22nd and the Cayman Islands at 26th, up two places. Antigua and Barbuda sits just outside the top 30 in the 31st position. As far as the top five positions go, Australia maintains its position at the top of world…
Introduction As a small developing nation with many challenges to our growth, development and survival, any government of this country must be creative in its pursuit of these goals and so not destroy this nation under the guise of building it. The virtual absence of minerals and the like from which to generate revenue for the state, dictates that the government must secure by taxes and other levies the finances to cover necessary expenditures. These spending are real as they are needed, for here we are talking of paying the cost of supporting material well-being from quality education to healthcare,…