With Valentines 2016 just around the corner, the National Family Planning Unit within the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has found it imperative to highlight certain aspects of its functions.
The Seventh Day Church of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has expressed sympathy with the family and friends of those involved in the fatal road accident which occurred on the weekend. Marilyn Henry, A 62-year old woman of Georgetown died on Saturday following the accident, which occurred at about 8:30am at Argyle. Miss Henry was… Continue Reading →
A two-day Workshop targeting Nurses who work in the Community Health Service will be held here later this month The National Family Planning Unit will host the practical workshop at the Division of Nursing Education of the SVG Community College on February 23rd and 24th. The aim is to enhance the quality and care of… Continue Reading →
Vincentians are being encouraged to develop and implement emergency plans for their families, to mitigate the risk of disasters. The advice came from Sergeant Paul Smart of the Fire Department of the Police Force, during the On the Beat programme aired on NBC Radio on Monday night. Sergeant Smart said it is important that persons… Continue Reading →
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Raymond Ryan, has pointed to the importance of family farming to the economic development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He was speaking at the recent launch of activities to mark World Food Day, which is celebrated annually on October 16th. World Food Day 2014 will be observed… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Education is moving forward with the thrust to advance the Child Friendly Schools Initiative, with a three-day workshop, which opens here today. The workshop is being conducted in conjunction with UNICEF, and is targeting selected Teachers of Health and Family Life Education. A release from the Ministry says the sessions are intended… Continue Reading →