Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of the Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports, Raymond Ryan said work is continuing towards the full establishment of the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). He gave the assurance, during the launch this morning of a training exercise for EAP Counsellors. The Employee Assistance Program is a work based intervention program… Continue Reading →

St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded 17 new cases of Covid 19 from 145 samples collected on Tuesday November 30th, resulting in a positivity of rate of 11.7-percent.  Sixteen new rapid antigen positive results were reported from flu clinics on November 30th. The Ministry of Health says there are currently four patients admitted for COVID-19… Continue Reading →

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Jerrol Thompson has been providing information on the new Covid-19 variant of concern Omi-cron. Dr. Thompson said the Omi-cron variant  is unlike the other variants. Rawdica Stephen tells us more in NBC’s covid -19 update.

Fresh initiatives will have to be implemented to restore the local agricultural sector, which was impacted by the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano in April this year. The point was made by Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Camillo Gonsalves, during last night’s Budget consultation on NBC Radio. Minister Gonsalves said it is estimated that… Continue Reading →

The Ministry of Agriculture will be seeking to further develop the Fisheries Sector in the New Year, to expand opportunities for stakeholders in the sector. Word of this came from Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar as he  outlined the strategic areas of focus for the Ministry in the New Year. Minister Caesar discussed the plans… Continue Reading →

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Simone Keizer Beache has reminded citizens that St. Vincent and the Grenadines is still experiencing an outbreak of Dengue Fever. Dr. Keizer-Beache told NBC News that while the number of confirmed cases has been decreasing, there is still a need for vigilance Recardo Wilson has more in today’s Special Report.