Tag Archives: Country

Vincentians Should Take More Care In Preserving This Country’s Top Soil Quality

Officials from the Forestry Department say that most of the Deforestation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is caused by human activity. This Statement was made by Forestry Supervisor, Cosmus McLoud during NBC’s Face to Face programme last week as St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined the rest of the world to observe World Water… Continue Reading →

The UWI Open Campus Country Conference Opens Here

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, St. Vincent, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross Society, will host a Country Conference today and tomorrow, at the National Insurance Services Conference Room. The theme of the Conference is: “Promoting a culture of… Continue Reading →

University of the West Indies Country Conference

The University of the West Indies UWI Open Campus will host a country conference here this week to build awareness about Natural Disasters. The Conference, will be held under the theme: Promoting a culture of safety: Building Resilience to natural disasters and stimulating Sustainable Development.” Head of the Open Campus Deborah Dalrymple said at least… Continue Reading →

The University Of The West Indies Open Campus Will Be Hosting A Country Conference Here Next Month

The Country Conference, which is aimed at Building Awareness about Disasters will be held under the theme “promoting a culture of safety: Building Resilience to natural disasters and stimulating Sustainable Development.” Speaking at a Media conference this morning, Head of the Open Campus Deborah Dalrymple said a number individuals have been confirmed to do presentations… Continue Reading →

SVG Is The Only CARICOM Country That Has Improved Its Annual CPI Ranking

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has fallen five spots on Transparency International’s Annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranking, moving from 62 in 2013 to 67 in 2014. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says the country is now ranked from 33 to 29, which is the highest jump for countries in the Caribbean Community. Denmark tops… Continue Reading →

Elaine Simmonds Of Dickson Village In Georgetown Is This Country’s Newest Centenarian

Mrs. Simonds who is celebrating her 100th Birthday today was surrounded by family and friends as they held a grand celebration to mark her milestone. She tells NBC that she credits her long life to faith in God over the years while being active and consuming healthy foods. Simonds who was also visited by the… Continue Reading →