(Excerpts of Laverne Velox’s presentation of the NDP’s Five Priorities) Dr Friday has set our five priorities to deliver real and tangible progress for everyone in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Our priorities for the country are to: create more and better paid jobs, build a better economy that provides opportunity for all, make our country safe again, provide healthcare you can trust and to improve our roads and infrastructure. Taken together, this presents a real and ambitious platform to make SVG one of the best countries in the Caribbean to live, work, raise a family, grow old and start…
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On Saturday, the 1st of June 2024, many persons, including Vincentians, attended Equal Rights, Access and Opportunities SVG Inc.’s (“ERAO SVG”) first-ever Pride SVG Conference called The Pride SVG Conference 2024: A Celebration of Strength and Resilience (“the Pride SVG Conference”).The Pride SVG Conference was a celebration of diversity, inclusion, strength, and the resilience of the Vincentian LGBTQIA+ community. The groundbreaking event brought together LGBTQIA+ persons, LGBTQIA+ activists, LGBTQIA+ allies, Lawyers challenging anti-LGBTQIA+ Laws, Civil Society Organizations advocating for LGBTQIA+ Rights or helping persons from the LGBTQIA+ Community, and/or other persons in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (“SVG”), to commemorate…
The Government Printery has successfully hosted its 2024 week of activities from June 3rd to 7th under the theme “Thriving with Resilience in Printing through collaboration”.The activities concluded on Friday, June 7th with indoor and outdoor games and an inter-section clean up competition. The Computer Room Section at the Government Printery emerged champions of the clean-up competition while the Binding Section-Front Desk placed 2nd and the General Office Production placed 3rd. Other awards included Most Improved Section Appearance by the Press Room; Best Section went to Front Desk; the Binding Room won Best Section-Action; and Computer Room won the Outstanding…
There is an urgent need for increased accommodation here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) largely due to an influx of visitors for the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Cricket World Cup and the highly anticipated Vincy Mas 2024, the hottest carnival in the Caribbean.Speaking at a Media Briefing, earlier today (June 12th) at the Administrative Complex in Kingstown, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Carlos James, said hotel occupancy rates in the country have already surpassed 75% and is expected to reach the 100% mark in the coming days.James noted that 1400 rooms, or more, would be occupied over the…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – 13th June 2024 – XTA-C The Band is elated toannounce their first official release for Vincy Mas 2024, entitled “Alive (Feel It).” The young andvibrant band comprises the following members: is that it does both things because our family of five actually consists of a bassist, guitarist,pianist/keyboardist, drummer, and vocalists, so I think it works really well.”XTA-C The Band has been inspired by local bands like Touch, Resurrection, X-A-Dus, BlackSand, and local musicians Rasum, Johnny Rebel, Poorsah, and Maddzart to continue pushing theboundaries of Vincentian music. They also wish to thank everyone who…
Bridgetown, Barbados – On Friday, June 21, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, the Barbados Coalition of Services Industries (BCSI) will host a breakfast forum titled “Beyond the Boundary: Cricket’s Economic Power Play Post World Cup” at the Hilton Barbados Resort. This event forms part of the BCSI Business Forum Series.With the Caribbean set to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, this forum will provide a unique platform to explore the impact of such events on host economies and the economic costs and opportunities afforded by such monumental events. Our distinguished panel of experts have been carefully…
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2024 – As part of the celebrationsleading up to Emancipation Day, Caribbean Airlines Limited announces its role as theOfficial Airline of the Pan African FestivalTT 2024. As the premier air carrier servingthe Caribbean region, Caribbean Airlines is dedicated to fostering a sense of communityand celebrating the diversity of Caribbean culture. Held on May 25, 2024, the launch of the Pan African Festival was an energeticcelebration of African culture, heritage, and unity which aims to connect the Africancontinent and the African Diaspora via a showcase of traditional African music, dance,art, fashion, and cuisine.…
Kingstown, June 14, 2024 — Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Ronald Audain, 21, a labourer from Prospect, and Nicholas Audian, 34, a chauffeur from Cane Hall, were apprehended on June 12, 2024. Authorities allege that the men were found with a .45 Smith & Wesson pistol and eleven rounds of .45mm ammunition, neither of which were licensed under the Firearms Act. The alleged offence took place in Arnos Vale. Both suspects appeared before the Serious Offences Court on June 13, where they pleaded not guilty to the…
By Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox In SVG, we generally prefer to see the flaws, not the merits of others, and it appears that one only gains national appreciative attention if successful in politics or sports. Consequently, there are many who toil day in day out, doing their best for this country with zeal and purpose, never receiving any thanks. Patriotic teachers, nurses, and many “ordinary” workers “bend over backwards” serving, “grâce à” their sense of patriotic responsibility, i.e., their commitment to the enterprise of national development, without thought for great rewards, commendations, or even an applause. These honest servants see…
The excitement is building as the stage is set for the Calypso Semi-Finals, scheduled to electrify Victoria Park on Friday, June 28th at 8:00 pm. Following an intense round of preliminaries, a select group of Calypsonians has emerged, ready to dazzle the audience with their captivating performances. From the Graduates Calypso Tent, we have six sensational artists: Johnny Rebel, Maxwell ‘Tajoe’ Francis, Kingsley ‘Hero’ Roberts, Glenroy ‘Homie’ Delpesche, Phylicia ‘Nubian Empress’ Alexander, and Abuza Cyrus. These performers are known for their unique flair and powerful lyrics, and they are set to bring their A-game to the semi-finals. Representing the On…