BYREA, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – J’Nyla Lewis Childs of Georgetown Government School emerged victorious at the first-ever Zonal Public Speaking Competition hosted by Pamelus Burke Government School, winning the coveted Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy. Childs took top honors on Thursday, May 23, at Pamelus Burke Government School in Byrea, securing her win in the Prepared Speech Category with a compelling argument on whether sugary foods and drinks should be banned in schools. Japhia Thomas from South Rivers Methodist School earned second place by excelling in the Impromptu Category, where she addressed the topic “If I were the Prime…
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The Ministry of Health continues its efforts against the rise of chronic non-communicable diseases, with a particular focus on Diabetes. Family Nurse Practitioner, Sister Roxanne Laidlow-Joseph, emphasized that while health professionals are dedicated to combating these conditions, health is a collective responsibility. She urged parents to address proper nutrition and physical activity to prevent Diabetes in children. In an interview with the Agency for Public Information (API), Laidlow-Joseph highlighted a concerning trend of inactivity among children, which leads to unhealthy Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight. She stressed the prevalence of type 2 Diabetes and the importance of a preventative…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Bureau of Standards, in collaboration with the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), has launched a one-week workshop on Quality Management Systems. This training, funded by €4.5 million under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Programme, aims to bolster the competitiveness of stakeholders in various sectors. Delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony held at the La Vue Hotel Conference Centre, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Saboto Caesar, who is responsible for the Bureau of…
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, May 29, 2024 — Addressing the urgent climate crisis in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in collaboration with the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, hosted a side event titled “Financial Resilience for Future Prosperity: Empowering Small Island Developing States Against Climate Change” at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS 4). This event explored how the financial sector is enhancing the climate resilience of SIDS. The event showcased significant contributions from the Governments of Fiji, Saint Lucia, Belize, the Dominican Republic, and the European…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – In a gesture aimed at uplifting the nation’syoung aspiring student-athletes, Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow has generously donated 20 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tickets to All Athletes Inc. This donation aligns with the joint mission of providing life-changing experiences for young student-athletes, showcasing the spirit of teamwork and the power of sports to inspire and motivate.The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, returning to the West Indies for the first time since 2010, marks the largest sporting event in St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ history. This prestigious event will allow…
According to a recent press release, the Blue Marlins Swim Club had a stellar performance at the Barbados Aquatic Swimming Association (BASA) Invitational Swim Championship, held in Barbados from May 23 to 26, 2024. The event saw participation from twenty-three swim clubs, featuring both regional and international swimmers. The Blue Marlins Swim Club amassed a total of nineteen medals: one gold, eight silver, and ten bronze. The press release highlighted several outstanding performances. Notably, Hazen Da Briel, competing in the 13-14 category, won seven medals—four silver and three bronze. Da Briel also broke two national records in the 800 and…
May 29, 2024 – In a collaborative effort to combat crime and foster community spirit, the Pan against Crime Committee (PAC), the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), the National Commission on Crime Prevention (NCCP), and local churches will host a Gospel Concert on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The event will take place at Cole’s Gap in Vermont, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The PAC initiative, envisioned by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr. Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, was launched on February 20, 2008. Its core mission is to utilize the steel pan to engage young people…
I may later do a miniseries chronicling my stay in Ghana. However, I must write this piece now, being pained in my soul by a disturbing experience. I share this as it concerns descendants of those Africans brutally ripped from the content; indeed anyone who believes in righting grievous historical wrongs. First though, my sojourn was a very educational, exciting, refreshing, inspirational, happy one. I was treated like a brother by all. There, Caribbean people and music are highly regarded, our intellectual and sporting achievements earning us genuine respect, so whence my pain?Last Wednesday, I visited the Elmina and Cape…
By Dexter Rose Thirty two years ago, on May 26, St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Republic of Cuba signed an agreement formalizing diplomatic relations between both nations. It was a bold move by then Prime Minister James F. Mitchell to assert that Cuba was a sister nation of our Caribbean region and deserved to be embraced as such. The SVG-Cuba Friendship Association had long before that date established and maintained fraternal ties with the Cuban Institute for Friendship with Peoples (ICAP). The Friendship Association therefore hails the commemoration of this important political date. Indeed relations with Cuba had…
Students of the Park Hill Government School were exposed to a number of career opportunities when the school hosted its first Career Day in years. The event held on Friday, May 31, at the school, gave students the opportunity to dress in the attire of their chosen professions. Professionals in the community participated in the event to share information about their respective careers, and provide an opportunity for the students to learn about different career paths. Senior teacher and Chairperson of the Education Committee at the Park Hill Government School, Sally-Ann Marks said the Career Day was held as part of…