Vincentians are today joining the global community in observing “Orange Day”, a United Nations Campaign to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls. The 25th of every month has been designated “Orange Day” by the UN Secretary-General calling on persons to UNiTE to End Violence against Women. While on NBC’s… Continue Reading →
Matters relating to the Cybercrime Act will be addressed at a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC). The NTRC says it will also seek to gather feedback from the residents of Fitz Hughes and surrounding areas with respect to the telecommunications services being provided by Digicel, Cable & Wireless and… Continue Reading →
The Police here say they are investigating three homicides which occurred on the weekend. A release from the Police Public Relations Department says they are looking into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of:- Raphael Oneal, 32yrs, unemployed of Vermont. Information received that the deceased was on his way home when he was attacked by masked… Continue Reading →
A total of forty-six thousand, 235-thousand and seventy-six cents was received in pledges yesterday to assist Caribbean Countries as they deal with the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The pledges were made yesterday in a Radiothon hosted by the National Broadcasting Corporation, NBC Radio in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO and… Continue Reading →
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Rugby Union will now launch its Women’s Rugby Union Practice Sessions next Monday at 5.00 p. m at the Sion Hill Playing Field, after the adverse weather caused by the passage of Hurricane Maria through the region forced the postponement of last Monday’s originally scheduled start. Sophie Goddard, President… Continue Reading →
The CIBC/First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) will be staging its 6th annual fundraising and public awareness event dubbed ‘Walk for the Cure’. Walk for the Cure is a regional initiative to raise money for the fight against cancer and follows on the heels of COBC’s parent company in Canada, which will be staging their 21st… Continue Reading →
The Center for Enterprise Development Inc., in collaboration with the Bank of St Vincent and the Grenadines and the SVG Teachers Cooperative Credit Union, will host the “Preparing Your Business Plan” Seminar at the SVG Community College Auditorium in Villa. The seminar will be held this Saturday September 23 and is a follow-up to Part… Continue Reading →