Aspects of the local Garifuna heritage and culture will be on display here next month in a traditional Garifuna Village to be constructed as part of the 4th International Garifuna Festival. The village will be established on the ground of the Old Public Library building in Kingstown next month from March 8th to the 12th… Continue Reading →
Police Commissioner Michael Charles says that St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a “Fast Food” culture when it comes to solving crime. He says that this could stem from the fact that on television crime dramas, results are almost instantaneous. The commissioner says that the constabulary is doing its best to solve and combat crimes… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Culture has appealed for the support of the public as it prepares to launch of a month of activities to celebrate this country’s 35th anniversary of independence. Chief Cultural Officer, Anthony Theobalds says this year’s activities will be held under the theme: Working Together to Enhance National Pride. Mr. Theobalds says the… Continue Reading →
Officials at the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) say one of their main objectives is to build on the youth participation in the festival while fostering a better understanding about the nation’s culture by the youths. This statement was made by Coordinator of Shows at the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Marlon Stephenson as he expressed satisfaction… Continue Reading →
Zaria Cummings, Krystal Jacobs and Klarison De Freitas were all winners in the spelling Bee finals hosted by the Green Hill Sports and Cultural Club Inc. on Monday. Seven year old Zaria Cummings defeated three other competitors in the 6-9 age group, to capture the trophy and a cash prize. Dearla Browne took the second… Continue Reading →
An agreement for the implementation of a Craft Enhancement Project was signed here this morning by the organization of American states and the Ministry of Tourism Sports and Culture. Speaking at the signing ceremony Country Representative for the OAS Melene Glynn said the project is funded by the OAS Special Multilateral Fund for Integral Development… Continue Reading →
After a seven year absence, the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture will be holding the Inter-Ministerial Sports and Games 2014. The Games will be staged over a six month period with a number of different activities being done on the various hardcourts and playing fields in Kingstown and the surrounding areas. They are as… Continue Reading →