Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar has appealed to traditional Marijuana Farmers hereto seize the opportunity for an Amnesty, being provided by the Government, as the move to establish a Medical Marijuana Industry continues here. He made the point, as he contributed to debate in Parliament this week, on the Cannabis Cultivation Amnesty Bill 2018. Minister… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves was among Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) attending a High-Level Breakfast Meeting in New York on Thursday. The meeting was held to assess the progress made in combating Non-Communicable Diseases in the region, and to recommit their support for innovative approaches for addressing the NCDs problem. The meeting was… Continue Reading →
A wide range of issues will be discussed, between Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during an official visit to Japan by Prime Minister Gonsalves. The Prime Minister announced at a News Conference last week that he is scheduled to leave the state this Friday August 3rd for Japan, where… Continue Reading →
An Initiation Ceremony for the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors SVG Committee was held on Saturday at the Methodist Church Hall in Kingstown. The twenty-one New Members have pledged to work for the Social and Economic Advancement of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the region.
Director of Trade, Cuthbert Knights says the free movement of services in the region is a critical to the success of the Caricom Single Market and Economy. Mr. Knights made the point during NBC’s Face to Face programme on Thursday, as the Ministry prepares to observe Services Week from May 18th to 22nd, under the… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has left the state for the meeting between Regional Heads of Government and the US President Barack Obama in Jamaica tomorrow. He is being accompanied by his wife, Eloise, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Camillo Gonsalves. From Jamaica the Prime Minister and his delegation will travel to Panama… Continue Reading →
The Barbados-based CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has approved an additional 2-million EC dollar loan for the Argyle International Airport project. According to Caribbean News Now, the funding will be used to purchase equipment to establish a 218 kVa solar energy farm that will reduce electricity costs at the multi-million dollar facility. CDF’s CEO, Lorne McDonnough,… Continue Reading →