MS VERONICA JOSHUA better known as LYNETTE SCOTT and BE-BEE of the Netherlands formerly of Campden Park died on Sunday July 18th at the age of 79. The funeral takes place on Saturday August 14th in the Netherlands.
Ministry of Culture has reiterated its commitment to working along with persons of Indian descent across St. Vincent and the Grenadines in ensuring National Development. Cultural Officer, Maxine Browne said the Ministry stands firm in support of the Indian Heritage Foundation today June 1st Indian Arrival Day. Miss Browne said people of Indian descent continue… Continue Reading →
The 160th anniversary of the arrival of Indians to St Vincent and the Grenadines is being commemorated, which is observed as Indian Arrival Day, The SVG Indian Heritage Foundation says between 1861 and 1880 eight ships brought 2,474 Indians to SVG to work and live on 23 estates. Just over half of these Indians remained… Continue Reading →
There was no recorded seismicity at La Soufriere Volcano, from 5:40am on May 30th, to 8:00am on May 31st. The UWI Seismic Research Centre says seismic activity has remained low since the tremor associated with the explosion and ash venting on April 22. The Centre says thermal anomalies at the Volcano continue to be detected… Continue Reading →
Head of the La Soufriere Monitoring Team, Dr. Adam Stinton said the team is currently testing equipment to be installed in the upcoming weeks. Dr. Stinton said the equipment would replace monitoring stations which were damaged or destroyed during the explosive eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in April. He said the team will also… Continue Reading →
Minister of Education Curtis King has commended Teachers for playing a significant role in managing Emergency Shelters, following the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano. However, as displaced persons gradually move back into their communities, Minister King is appealing to Teachers to focus now on the task of teaching, whether by Face-to-Face or via online… Continue Reading →
Acting Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel has reminded Vincentians that an active Hurricane Season has been predicted for 2021. The Acting Prime Minister was speaking during a Media Briefing this morning, to mark the official start of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Minister Daniel provided a review of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season which he said… Continue Reading →