Kingstown, St. Vincent – In a heartening gesture of community support, BOP Insecticide Spray, through Coreas Distribution, has made a substantial donation to St. Benedict’s Day Nursery & Children’s Home. This initiative aims to enhance the institution’s capacity to serve underprivileged children in the region. The donation was officially handed over by Ms. Afra Bynoe, Brand Manager at Coreas Distribution, to Sister Nyra Pajotte, who oversees the operations at St. Benedict’s. For over six decades, St. Benedict’s Day Nursery & Children’s Home has been a vital resource in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, providing crucial services in education, healthcare, and…
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The Girls’ High School community is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Casheena Sealey-James as the new Deputy Headmistress (Ag.). An accomplished alumna from the class of ’92, Mrs. Sealey-James has a long-standing history of excellence and leadership, having served as Deputy Head Girl during her student years. With an impressive career spanning over 24 years in education, Mrs. Sealey-James has spent the last eight years at the helm of the Modern Languages Department. Her extensive experience and dedication to academic excellence have earned her this well-deserved promotion. We invite the entire school community to join us in congratulating…
For the second time in just over a month, a bar in Argyle has been targeted by burglars. The latest incident occurred last evening, with thieves making off with a substantial amount of alcohol and several key appliances. The owner of the bar, visibly distressed, is appealing to the community for help in identifying the culprits and recovering the stolen items. This follows a similar break-in at another bar in Argyle over a month ago, raising concerns about a potential pattern targeting local establishments. “We’re devastated by this loss,” the owner remarked. “We’re asking anyone who might have seen or…
From the vibrant community of Bottom Questelles to the bustling music scene of the Caribbean, Nikkie Pierre’s journey as a soca artiste is one of passion, perseverance, and undeniable talent. Asberth News Network had the pleasure of sitting down with Nikkie to delve into her musical roots, her inspirations, and her dreams for the future. Nikkie’s musical journey began in Campden Park, where her older brother, an aspiring artist, would often sing and create music with his friends. “I was always around them, adding my ideas and just being in the mix,” she recalls with a smile. It was her…
(Address by Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Godwin Friday, at an event held by the Indian Heritage Foundation in Calder Village) Thank you for inviting me again to take part in this important celebration. Make no mistake about it, Indian Arrival Day, including the related activities, is a national event. Naturally, it is special for people of East Indian descent. But it is more than just a celebration for East Indians; it is for all of us. It is part of all of us. To think otherwise would be to disregard history on the one hand and, on the other,…
By Donald De Riggs I was fortunate as an Emergency Communications First Responder, to be among decision makers last week Thursday, May 30, 2024, as we looked at the “State of Readiness – Continuity of Government in the aftermath of a major hazard”, organized by NEMO, our National Emergency Management Office/Organization. A well organized meeting. That meeting revealed some serious lapses and I am certain that there will be some positive action in the near future as it relates to the connection of water tanks at schools which are designated emergency shelters. It was revealed by the Director of NEMO…
25 soca artistes will battle for the title of North Leeward Soca Monarch 2024, on Saturday 8, at Cherry Hill, Chateaubeliar. The event which starts at 10PM promises to be electrifying and exciting with some of St. Vincent best talents on showcase. Twenty-four ( 24) of the artistes will be looking to dethrone the defending champion ‘Redz’. The competitors are Aidol – Way de scene, Bawl Dawg – I like it so, D’termine – Girls and Soca; Flee – Rum; Fruitilicious – Kick Em Jenny; Fry Yiy – leave the liquor; G.wise- Dunce Ed; Enigma – Center of Attention; Jace…
A total of thirty-four (34) representatives from across the local business sector will hone their skills in financial management at a one-week record-keeping workshop organized by the Centre for Enterprise Development Inc. (CED). The Financial Management Module I workshop, entitled ‘An Introduction to Record Keeping’, is scheduled to take place 10th to 14th June, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Methodist Wesley Hall, Kingstown. This workshop is intended for MSME owners, managers, accounts clerks, and other interested individuals responsible for financial management in their organization or those just wishing to understand the fundamentals of financial management. Participants will get an understanding of…
From Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, to Guyana, all independent anglophone Caribbean countries appear to have at least one online website where persons can easily access most or all of their laws. Which country is missing from those named above? St. Vincent and the Grenadines. While our neighbours appear to be taking more progressive and modern approaches in relation to the accessibility of their laws, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) remains an outlier. While it is true, that if you search for certain laws, you…
One caterer won the bid to provide food services for the hospitality aspect during the T20 World Cup Cricket matches that will be played here. Dr Kishore Shallow, President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) cleared the air on the matter after several local caterers and chefs expressed outrage over the awarding of a contract to one local entity. According to Shallow, while speaking on BOOM radio on June 5, the facts were that 10 caterers would be involved in providing food and beverage during the scheduled T20 World Cup games that will be played here. And this number…