The proceedings of today’s session of Parliament were disrupted earlier this afternoon, after an exchange between the Leader of the Opposition Dr. Godwin Friday and Speaker of the House of Assembly Rochelle Forde. The Speaker was forced to suspend the sitting, after the Opposition Leader raised an issue which he wished to be dealt with… Continue Reading →
Britain’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has confirmed that up to 10,000 fans will be permitted at outdoor sports venues in England from 17th May. It includes the final two rounds of the English Premier League matches this season, with stadiums set to open to home fans only at reduced capacity. The final two rounds of matches will be played… Continue Reading →
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Cricket Association launched the 2021 Vincy Premier League (VPL) Ten/10 Tournament at a News Conference at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex yesterday afternoon. Dream 11 VPL 3 will be played from 15th to 30th May at the Arnos Vale Sports Complex. Once again, six Franchises will contest the Tournament…. Continue Reading →
The 2021 CARIFTA Games scheduled for Bermuda has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The cancellation of the 49th Edition of the Games which was postponed last year and rescheduled on multiple occasions this year, was confirmed last evening via circular by General Secretary of the North American and Central American and Caribbean Athletics… Continue Reading →
Nurses across the country will be recognized this week for their hard work in keeping the nation healthy. A consortium of organizations is partnering to host a Health Care Workers’ Appreciation Day for nursing personnel here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A release from the organisations says the initiative originated from the recognition of… Continue Reading →
Eight new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, from one hundred and eighty seven (187) samples processed on Friday May 7th, resulting in a positivity rate of 4.3%. The Health Services Sub-Committee says three of the eight new cases were identified in emergency shelters. Other cases are contacts of… Continue Reading →
A Montserrat-based group of Vincentians referred to as Vincies in Strat will be continuing with its relief efforts for St. Vincent and the Grenadines following the explosive eruptions at La Soufriere. Member of the Association for Vincies in Strat Kenrick Burke listed some of the upcoming activities noting that the group is aiming to host… Continue Reading →