The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment says it has amplified all efforts, with healthcare providers here, being briefed on the surveillance and clinical management of Zika. There are no reported cases of the Zika virus infection here in SVG. However, the Health Ministry says stringent measures are being put in place to manage… Continue Reading →
The Forestry department has expressed concern about the apparent destruction of the forests plantation within the Fancy area. The department says goats are allowed to run loose within the restricted forest boundaries for extended periods, causing considerable damage to trees and destroying the integrity of the forest and its environment. According to a statement from… Continue Reading →
Fuel Supplier Rubis West Indies Limited has expressed concern about the new regulated prices approved by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines with effective date of February 16. In a letter to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Nathaniel Williams Rubis said it is deeply concerned about the new regulated process approved… Continue Reading →
The Forestry Department in the Ministry of Agriculture has expressed concern about river poisoning, which appears to be on the rise. Forestry Officer Bradford Latham, says although this practice is traditionally carried out during the Easter period, there have been reports of rivers being poisoned during the month of January Mr. Latham said the reports… Continue Reading →
This year’s CIBC Walk for the Cure event in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is set to take place this Saturday October 4th. A release from CIBC here says it’s all part of the Annual Walk for the Cure initiative, spearheaded by parent company, CIBC and the Caribbean Breast Cancer Foundation. The event is also… Continue Reading →
A number of communities throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines have expressed concerns about the negative impact of human activities on the natural environment. The issues were highlighted during a series of community consultations over the last year by a steering committee which was established to develop a National Action Plan for Combating Desertification or… Continue Reading →
Acting Director of the Forestry Department in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Fisheries and Industry, Fitzgerald Providence said cities contribute a lot more to Climate Change than other areas of any country. He made this statement during the Face to Face program aired on NBC Radio today as St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined countries… Continue Reading →