Fifteen members of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force celebrated a milestone achievement yesterday, when they celebrated their 20th anniversary as members of the local constabulary. The members of Course #16 who were enlisted on August 15th, 1997, and remain in the organization are: Lieutenant Commander Deon Henry; Chief Petit Officer Brandgurgon… Continue Reading →
The Meteorological Services continues to monitor an area of disturbed weather located about 900 miles East of the island chain. According to a release from the Met office, this system which is moving westward at 15 to 20 miles per hour, is forecast to reach St. Vincent and the Grenadines by Friday as a vigorous… Continue Reading →
The Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Kesron Quashie, a 22-year-old labourer of Redemption Sharpes, which occurred at Redemption Sharpes yesterday. According to the Police, reports are that Quashie was outside his home playing dominoes when he was approached by four masked men who opened fire at him. He sustained gunshot wounds… Continue Reading →
The redevelopment of the arrowroot industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is the main highlight of discussions taking place today, at a one-day workshop. Stakeholders at today’s forum are carrying out an assessment of the Arrowroot Industry, in relation to Market, Technology; Food Safety and Quality Compliance. The local participants are joined by Consultants… Continue Reading →
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) will host a Town Hall Meeting this week, to gather feedback from the residents of Diamond and surrounding areas, with respect to the telecommunications services being provided by Digicel, Cable and Wireless and Columbus Communication. The event will take place this Thursday August 17th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is embarking on a thrust to strengthen its response to the rising scourge of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. To this end, the Ministry will be collaborating with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), to convene a meeting with residents of the Georgetown… Continue Reading →
The Urban League of Ottley Hall and Edinboro says it successfully hosted its Annual Youth Summer Program which wrapped up on Thursday. The Urban League of Ottley Hall and Edinboro is seeking to provide opportunities to promote the physical, educational and social elements of young people in those communities. That’s the aim of the Urban… Continue Reading →