The Garifuna Heritage Foundation will host the 2nd National Schools Garifuna Cultural Folk festival here next month as part of the 4th International Garifuna Festival. The event will be held on March 11th under the theme: “Know Your History” and is scheduled to commence at 9AM at the Victoria Park. It is being organized in… Continue Reading →
Methodist Minister Reverend Adolph Davis has challenged the Membership of the local Cooperative Movement to uphold integrity at all times. Reverend Davis was delivering the Sermon at an Ecumenical Service held at the Kingstown Methodist Church this morning, as part of activities to observe Cooperative Month. He said the Cooperative Movement will not help the… Continue Reading →
Three male residents of Union Island are now in custody, assisting the Police with their investigation into the death of Allington Caine, a 29-year-old security guard, originally of Byera. According to the Police, preliminary reports claim that Caine, who also resided at Union Island, was involved in an altercation with the men at Stick Bar,… Continue Reading →
Local Police are advising Vincentians and visitors to be on the look-out for pickpockets during the Carnival Season, especially in areas where there are large crowds. The advice came from Station Sergeant Hezron Ballantyne during the On the Beat programme, aired on NBC Radio last week. Station Sergeant Ballantyne noted that there are some areas… Continue Reading →
Local Fisherfolk have been urged to take up the challenge of providing a reliable supply of fish to the international market. The challenge came from Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Saboto Ceaser, during his remarks at the Prize-Giving and Awards Ceremony held at the Calliaqua Playing Field on Monday, to mark the close of… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is currently strengthening its psychosocial efforts to meet the growing needs of persons affected by the horrific incident in Owia on Monday. The Ministry says its main focus now is, therefore, on counseling. As a consequence, arrangements have been made and all affected persons will benefit from… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says the current generation of youths is the best that the country has produced since it was founded. He made this statement during his address at the recent Annual Schools Independence Rally which was held at the Victoria Park. The Prime Minister said the youths continue to excel in many… Continue Reading →