The Insurance Amendment Bill was one of three Bills passed during this week’s sitting of Parliament. The Bill, which was presented by Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, was introduced to ensure that Insurance Companies operating locally meet the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force, FATF. Minister Gonsalves explained that the… Continue Reading →

The installation of Bailey Bridges at Overland and Noel is now complete, but some protective work is expected to be carried out on the Overland Bridge prior to the official opening. That’s according to Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, who provided the information as he responded to a question in Parliament on Tuesday  from… Continue Reading →

A quantity of emergency response medical equipment will be handed over tomorrow to the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment from the Republic of China, Taiwan. The equipment will be handed over for use in the Public Health Emergency Response Enhancement Project. The project is being carried out by the Government of St. Vincent… Continue Reading →

The Grenadine Island of Bequia is expected to be a hive of activity during the Easter Holiday period, in the month of April. Chairperson of the Bequia Onshore Activities Management Committee, Jan Ollivierre-Providence told NBC News that this year’s program will offer patrons a wide range of fun family activities. Recardo Wilson has more in… Continue Reading →

The Department of Culture is encouraging Vincentians to demonstrate pride in their history and heritage, by wearing Garifuna colours tomorrow , Friday March 24th. The appeal came from Cultural Officer, Maxine Browne as activities continue to celebrate National Heroes and Heritage Month with the theme: Appreciating Our Identity, Preserving Our Heritage with Pride. Miss Browne… Continue Reading →

Minister of Agriculture Hon. Saboto Caesar said plans are in place to use the Owia Arrowroot Factory building as a tourist attraction site. Minister Caesar made the disclosure, as he responded to a question in Parliament on Tuesday from Opposition Senator Hon. Shivern John. Senator John was seeking to determine if the Government would be… Continue Reading →

Minister of Health Wellness and the Environment, Hon. St. Clair Prince said 424 amputations have been carried out by local Health  authorities over the past five years. He made the statement as he responded to a question in Parliament on Tuesday. Minister Prince outlined the support and assistance given to persons who have had amputations,… Continue Reading →