The new 5-EC dollar polymer banknote is now available in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has issued the new notes to CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (Barbados) Ltd, and RBTT Bank. The ECCB launched its family of polymer notes in May 2019 with the new $50 note which features… Continue Reading →
St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded five new COVID-19 positive cases from two hundred and four (204) samples processed on Wednesday June 16th, 2021, resulting in a positivity rate of 2.5%. The Health Services Sub-Committee says nine (9) new recoveries were noted over the reporting period. Two hundred and thirty-seven (237) cases are currently active… Continue Reading →
Health Promotions Officer in the Ministry of Health Shanika John has provided information on the required length of time between doses of the Covid 19 vaccine. Ms. John is also encouraging persons who wish to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines to get their vaccines early to avoid any inconveniences Rawdica Stephen tells us… Continue Reading →
Police Commissioner Colin John has expressed gratitude to members of the Regional Security System, RSS Humanitarian Mission, which has been providing support to local authorities, in the wake of the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano. Commissioner John officially said thanks to the team, during a Military Parade, held at the Arnos Vale Playing Field… Continue Reading →
Construction activity associated with some major projects being carried out here is moving forward, despite the challenges of the Covid 19 Pandemic and the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano. This assurance came from Finance Minister, Camillo Gonsalves, as he discussed progress in relation to Foreign Direct Investment while speaking on radio on on Sunday…. Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said the Government has paid out 1.7 million dollars to Arrowroot Farmers whose livelihoods were affected by the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano. He spoke of the work being done in this regard, during a News Conference on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said the payments were made to Arrowroot… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said some ten thousand persons whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano, will receive income support from the Government The Prime Minister made the disclosure, during a News Conference on Tuesday. Dr. Gonsalves said those in line to receive payments include Farmers, and Fisher-folk…. Continue Reading →