Omnibus operators from Belair to Carriere are withdrawing their services today in protest against the state of the roads along their routes. President of the National Omnibus Association (NOBA), Anthony Bacchus, said the action was taken to press the authorities to improve the conditions of the roads. Mr. Bacchus explained that the omnibus operators are… Continue Reading →
The National Insurance Services (NIS) has said that most of the Van Drivers and Conductors throughout the country are not registered and paying Social Security Contributions. Executive Director of the NIS, Reginald Thomas tells NBC News that while they have a done a significant amount of work in the past to have these omnibus operators… Continue Reading →
The Traffic Branch of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has expressed concern about the spate of recklessness exhibited by motorists on our roads in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A release from the Police Public Relations Department says incidents of reckless driving have become too prevalent among minibus operators and other… Continue Reading →
Fuel supplier SOL EC Limited is appealing to Vincentians to desist from blowing their Bamboo Joints close to public roads. General Manager Steve Francis said this practice can cause vehicular accidents as the sound of these Bamboos can scare drivers. He is therefore appealing the persons who are engaged in the traditional activity to adhere… Continue Reading →
Motorists travelling in the Orange hill area are being urged to exercise caution as they approach the temporary facilities housing the Mental Health Center. The center was recently relocated to facilitate rehabilitative works on the facilities at Glen. Speaking on the Police on the Beat programme aired on NBC Radio on Monday, Sergeant Junior Nero… Continue Reading →