The St Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA), after placing second in 2015 and 2016, was able to capture the 2017 title of the Most Improved Port among the sixteen member Ports of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC). The award was granted at the just concluded 21st Annual General Meeting of… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Health says it will continue to provide a well-coordinated mental health care system that promotes mental wellness and delivers quality care to those suffering with mental disorders. Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment Clayton Burgin gave the commitment in a Radio Address to mark Mental Health Day, which was observed on… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has been commended for its efforts in controlling the spread of the Chikungunya virus in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The commendation came from Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Clayton Burgin, while responding to a question at the recent sitting of Parliament. Minister Burgin said… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Clayton Burgin, said the Vector Control Unit has adopted a proactive approach to the control of the mosquito population in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He made the point while responding to a question in Parliament in relation to the Ministry’s efforts to prevent future outbreaks of dengue… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health, Clayton Burgin, is assuring Vincentians that there is no shortage of medication at the various medical facilities throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He was responding to a question in Parliament on Monday September 21, 2015 which pointed to a recent survey by the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States/Pharmaceutical Procurement Service… Continue Reading →
Government Officials and Representatives from the Ministry of Health will travel to Bequia next month for a ceremony to mark the opening of the newly refurbished Hospital at Port Elizabeth, Bequia. The ceremony slated for Thursday October 8, 2015 will be hosted jointly by the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and the Ministry of Health,… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Clayton Burgin says work has already begun at Owia to deal with the influx of Sargassum Sea Weed which has been washing up on some beaches here. Responding to a question in Parliament on Tuesday 4th, Minister Burgin said the Sea Weed in Owia is being taken from… Continue Reading →