Vincentians of all ages are being reminded that the deadline for applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Initiative (JET) Program is this Friday. The program allows participants who hold a minimum of an Undergraduate Degree to live and work in Japan, as Assistant Language Teachers for one year. Director of Foreign Policy and Research… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Luke Browne has said these are exciting times in the delivery of health care in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He made this statement during today’s signing of an agreement for the purchase of medical equipment, to be used at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, under the Japan… Continue Reading →
Vincentians are being encouraged to turn out in their numbers to the Annual Japan Day Programme, today. Chief Fisheries Officer, Jennifer Cruickshank Howard said The Annual Japan Day Programme, which takes place today, is being organized by the Fisheries Division as part of activities to observe Fisherman’s month 2015. The Division is hosting 40 days… Continue Reading →
St. Vincent and the Grenadines will receive additional support from the Government of Japan this year, in upgrading infrastructure in the Fisheries sector. Word of this came from Minister responsible for Fisheries Saboto Caesar. As he contribute to de bate on the 2015 Budget in Parliament this week. Minister Caesar said there is significant potential… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says he is looking forward to a deepening of the relations between St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Japan. The Prime Minister expressed this desire, during his remarks at the signing ceremony held at Cabinet yesterday. Dr. Gonsalves said diplomatic relations between Japan and St. Vincent have existed since 1980.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is again receiving assistance from Japan in developing the Fisheries sector. This follows the official signing on Tuesday of an agreement in the amount of 8.5-million US dollars, representing Japan Grant Aid for Industrial Projects and for a Project to improve Fisheries Equipment. Speaking at yesterday’s signing ceremony Counsellor at… Continue Reading →