Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has made it clear that he would continue to be guided by science, in shaping public policy to address challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yolande Richards has more, in today’s COVID-19 Update.

The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has made it clear that, only events attended by fully vaccinated persons will be allowed to take place, as the surge in positive cases of Covid 19 continues. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Simone Keizer Beache said this stance is being taken as the Ministry seeks to contain… Continue Reading →

Vegetation across the country is continuing to recover quickly, following the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano in April. The point was made by the head of the La Soufriere Monitoring Team, Dr. Thomas Christopher, who said the recovery has been swift, despite the damage caused by the ash fall Speaking on NBC’s Eyeing La… Continue Reading →

Vincentians are being urged to pay attention to their mental health as they try to cope with the changes brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic. The advice has come from Counselor at the Mental Health Centre, Ellica Matthews. Speaking on NBC’s Face to Face programme yesterday, Miss Matthews said the pandemic has led to… Continue Reading →

The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment is continuing its nation-wide vaccination campaign, in a bid to stem the rising numbers of Covid 19 infections. Health Promotions Officer in the Ministry of Health, Shanika John says the health teams have been moving across the country, to administer vaccines and carry out testing for Covid… Continue Reading →

Administrative Officer Assigned to Dance at the Ministry of Culture, Claydonna Peters said this year’s National Dance Festival had to be postponed due to the COVID19 Pandemic. Miss Peters said the 2021 National Dance Festival will be showcased virtually on October 23rd and 24th, and she outlined the changes that  have been made for this… Continue Reading →

St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded one hundred and nineteen (119) new COVID-19 positive cases from 652 samples processed on Monday September 20th, resulting in a positivity rate of 18.3%.All cases are contacts of positives or persons seeking care. Health officials say, a 74-year-old male died on September 20th, of COVID-19 related acute myo-cardial infraction…. Continue Reading →