The session was originally scheduled for January 12th, but was postponed in light of the tragic accident in Owia. Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne will deliver the Traditional Throne Speech to mark the ceremonial opening of the Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament This will be followed by the presentation of the 2015 National Budget… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is expected to make an announcement today, on the new date for the presentation of the 2015 National Budget. The ceremonial opening of the Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament was originally scheduled to take place on Monday, but was postponed to Tuesday, following the tragic accident in Owia The… Continue Reading →
The presentation of the 2015 Budget has again been postponed in light of the incident where persons lost their lives in tragic circumstances yesterday. Communication Director in the Office of the Prime Minister Elson Crick says the reconvening of Parliament has been postponed until a day to be determined next week. The release says Prime… Continue Reading →
The Public Service Union and the St Vincent Union of Teachers have put forward a proposal for compensation to Public Officers and Teachers in the absence of salary increases for the years 2012 – 2014. A release from the Public Service Union, PSU, says the unions are proposing that this be a one-off payment. The… Continue Reading →
Debate on the 2014 National Budget wound up today, with Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves delivering concluding remarks. In his wind-up, the Prime Minister touched on a range of issues, including the ongoing National Recovery Effort, the International Airport at Argyle and the Banana Industry. The Prime Minister noted that there has been some improvement… Continue Reading →
Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne said while the recent disaster of Christmas Eve has tested the mettle of the Vincentian people, he is of the firm belief that everyone in the country will continue to show their resilience during this time. He made this statement during his Throne Speech to mark the start of the… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves outlined the programmes and strategies of the Government for the year 2014, as he presented the 2014 Budget Address in Parliament yesterday. The 2014 Budget amounts to 911-million, 571-thousand and 46-dollars, representing a 14.1-percent increase, over the approved budget for 2013. During his presentation, the Prime… Continue Reading →