Close to one hundred traditional cannabis cultivators are now in a better position to engage in Good Agricultural and CollectionPractices-GACP.This follows a series of training sessions conducted by the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) of St Vincent and the Grenadines within the last week. The sessions on Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) were designed to familiarize the farmers with global best practices and offer an outline for operating within the framework of the GACP.It is envisaged that most of the entities and individuals who currently hold licensees will access export target markets including European countries. Medicinal productsentering the European market…
Author: Admin
Read More
The importance of skills training and qualification was underscored at the National Qualifications Department (NQD) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) National Symposium 2019. Hailed as very timely, the Symposium was held under the theme: “Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Engaging Employers and other Stakeholders to Improve Employability of youths and Adults for Sustainability in the Vincentian Economy and beyond”. The opening ceremony heard remarks from Director of the National Qualifications Department (NQD), Mr. Kenroy Questelles, Mr. Richard Hanson, Team Leader – Skills for Youth Employment (SKYE) programme, Minister of Education Hon. St. Clair Prince and Minister of…
So let’s say you like watching international ships coming into your port but you want some more information about it. If you look closely at one of these ships, you will see a number visibly inscribed on the back or side or somewhere visible on the ship. What is this number? If the ship is an international ship meaning that it does not normally stay in the waters of the country, this number is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number. The IMO introduced this number to help identify ships in 1987 and to help minimize fraud and enhance the security…
Stubbs resident Viv Simon was acquitted of murder this morning after the Prosecution entered a Nolle Prosequi (withdrew case )following the collapse of the case yesterday. The evidence that linked Simon to the crime came from a witness who is now deceased. The prosecution made an application to have her deposition read as evidence in the trial. Lawyer Ronnie Marks who represented Simon did not object but indicated that there were other pretrial statements that were inconsistent with her deposition. He asked the court to have those put to the jury as evidence to which the judge agreed. Speaking to…
The Canouan Island Council (CIC), handed over some items to the Canouan Secondary School earlier on today. These items included; Clocks, Garbage Bins and a Microwave. The President of the CIC, Mr Albert Ollivierre handed over the items to the school and said that he hopes there assist in the day to day running of the School, he also urged the students to make full use of the opportunity given to them being the first students from the island to attend the School. The Canouan Secondary School opened its doors September of this year.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Gymnastics team made a big statement in the Jamaica Classic November 30 – December 1, held at the new National Training Center in Kingston. Team SVG was comprised of Latisha Sutherland, Lydia Sutherland, Jordane Charles, Sternique Pope, Sache-Ann Weekes, Mia Castello, Amelia Williams, Head Coach Kerry Williams, Natasha Williams Chaperone, and Head Beam Judging Official, LaPrise Williams. “Competition for this meet was tough, however Team SVG held their own…incredibly proud!” remarked LaPrise Williams. Coach Kerry said, “This was our first competition for 2020, and we are off to a solid start…the girls did very well.”…
With the increasing incidence of cancer within St Vincent ant the Grenadines and the region. Two members of the SCORCH Cancer Support Foundation Dr. Jozelle Miller (President) and Ms. Telecia Bynoe (Secretary) participated in a regional Cancer awareness conference held in Anguilla from the 27th November to the 2nd December 2019. The SCORCH Cancer Support Foundation with its mandate to provide support to persons who are diagnosed with any form of cancer continue to champion the fight against this disease. This conference was facilitated by the Anguilla Community Action Network (ACAN) which was held to celebrate their thirteenth anniversary as an organization.…
Police have arrested and charged Kelroy Pierre, 18 years old Labourer of Layou and Bradon Richards, 17 years old unemployed of Gomea with the offence of possession of an offensive weapon on 1.12.19. According to investigations, both teens were met along the Level Garden public road with imitation firearms in their possession about 2:00am on 1.12.19.They appeared before the Calliaqua Magistrate Court and pleaded guilty. They were sentence to six (6) months imprisonment respectively.
SNO – The police in Dominica have reportedly fired live ammunition and tear gas in the community of Marigot in Dominica on the second day of protest for electoral reform on the island. On Monday, residents in the area blocked the road stranding scores of people traveling to the airport and other pedestrians. However, Tuesday turned out to be the worst day of protest with police firing tear gas and bullets in a bid to keep the area under control. “We have police shooting live ammunition and the people of Marigot continue to stand and resist oppression …” Brian Linton,…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard Service celebrated 39 years of existence in the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force. A church service was held on the 1st December, 2019 at the Calliaqua Methodist Church to commemorate the event. Attending the service was Commissioner of Police, Mr. Colin John, Commander of the SVG Coast Guard, Mr. Brenton Cain and other senior and rank and file officers of the SVG Coast Guard Service. In delivering brief remarks during the church service, Commissioner John congratulated the Coast Guard on it achievement. He highlighted the tremendous work that the Coast…