Persons involved in the Dental Profession here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, will be required to adhere to new protocols in light of the COVID 19 pandemic. This is according to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Cuthbert Knights, while speaking at the opening of a National Dental Symposium on Monday. Mr. Knights… Continue Reading →

  Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonalves said the government continues to extend duty-free concessions on vehicle purchases to several categories of public servants in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Speaking on NBC’s Face to Face programme this week, Dr. Gonsalves said the concessions are outlined in the terms of employment for several categories of workers… Continue Reading →

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community CARICOM. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, handed over the reins to Prime Minister Gonsalves during the 20th special Meeting of CARICOM, held this morning via video conference. In his address Prime Minister Gonsalves highlighted the achievements made by the 15-member CARICOM grouping…. Continue Reading →

Band Master for the SVG Police Force Band, Station Sergeant Vaughn Miller, said the Police Band Apprentice Programme is intended to  strengthen the human resource capacity of the Police Band. Station Sergeant Miller was addressing a ceremony yesterday for the third series of enrollment in the Police Band Apprentice Programme at the Old Montrose Police… Continue Reading →

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) said it has been collaborating with communities in the Grenadines to ensure that the islands are prepared for disasters. Director of NEMO, Michelle Forbes said the organization has been working with residents in Bequia, Union Island, Canouan and Mayreau. Miss Forbes said NEMO personnel are in Bequia today to… Continue Reading →

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said the Government will be using 10-million dollars from the Climate Resilience Fund to support less fortunate Vincentians who have been adversely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Speaking on NBC’s Face for Face programme yesterday, Dr. Gonsalves said the Fund, which was established some two years ago, now has… Continue Reading →

The Government is looking at alternative options to provide regional transport for the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and other Caribbean Countries. This has become necessary following news that Regional Airline LIAT will be liquidated. Speaking on Radio this week, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said he has had discussions with two Indigenous… Continue Reading →