The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) says one of the Semifinalists for the Ragga Soca Monarch Semifinals, scheduled to take place tomorrow evening, will no longer be competing in that competition. Ashford Wood, CEO at the Carnival Development Corporation, told NBC News that Joel ‘Dynamite’ Tyril earlier this week indicated his intention to drop out of… Continue Reading →
The Public Sector Reform Unit will host a Panel Discussion here tomorrow, to bring the curtain down on activities to mark Public Service Week. The activities are being held under the theme: Accelerating Innovative Citizen-Centered Approaches for Improved Service Delivery. Tomorrow’s discussion will focus on the topic: How do we accelerate innovation in Public Service… Continue Reading →
The National Broadcasting Corporation was among media houses from the region represented at a Consultation/Workshop in Barbados, which was held to create Social Media Guidelines for Broadcasters and Journalists in the Caribbean. The two-day workshop, which ended yesterday, involved participants from media entities throughout the Caribbean. NBC was represented by Programme Manager Colvin Harry. The… Continue Reading →
An appeal has been made here for Vincentians and visitors to act responsibly to ensure that they do not contract any food-bourne illnesses during the Carnival Season. Neri James, Chief Environmental Health Officer, made the appeal, as Carnival activities contain to gain momentum here. Mr. James said there is usually an increase in the sale… Continue Reading →
Vincentians will have an opportunity to learn more about Crime and Security when the Police Force hosts its Annual Public Education Outreach Campaign for the Carnival Season. Police Constable Kemelia Boyd said this year’s campaign will be held under the theme: Be Security Smart: Prepare –Prevent-Protect. Speaking during the On the Beat Program aired on… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has written to his Caricom colleagues, warning that plans are afoot to sow seeds of discord among Caricom member states, on the situation in Venezuela. In the letter, the Prime Minister urged CARICOM to stand resolutely and unequivocally behind their Declaration of May 29th 2017. The letter was written ahead… Continue Reading →
St Vincent and the Grenadines is preparing to lead the thrust for the commemoration of World Creativity Day in April next year. This follows the successful tabling of a Resolution earlier this year by the Permanent Mission of St Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations. In an interview with the API, Ambassador Rhonda… Continue Reading →