The Family Planning Unit within the Ministry of Health will conduct a workshop on Cancer Prevention in females today. The workshop will address matters such as breast and cervical cancer, causes, signs, symptoms, prevention and screening methodology. The Ministry of Health says the Workshop will mark the beginning of a series of workshops in each… Continue Reading →
Speaking on the recent On The Beat programme, Station Sergeant Junior Simmons, deputy of the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Unit (ATIPU), said that On the 29th of September 2011, the parliament of SVG enacted “The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act” which makes the act of human trafficking a crime in SVG. Superintendent Ruth Jacobs, who… Continue Reading →
Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Roger Duncan, said the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment continues to implement initiatives aimed at improving Diabetes care. He gave the assurance at last week’s launch of a Diabetic Care Programme, which is expected to help in the monitoring and control of Diabetes, through the distribution of glucometers… Continue Reading →
A call is being made for a greater level of public awareness on issues relating to child abuse awareness and prevention in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The call was made by Minister of Social Development and the Family, Frederick Stevenson, during NBC’s Views On Issues programme on Sunday. The discussion focused on the topic:… Continue Reading →
Director of the National Commission on Crime Prevention (NCCP) Nichola Evans made a promise to this nation’s youth that they will put in place systems that will listen to them. This comes as Ms. Evans delivered the opening remarks at the NCCP symposium held on Wednesday. The director reminded persons present that the NCCP’s role… Continue Reading →
Breaking the silence in today’s society of child abuse was the major message which echoed at the symposium hosted by the National Commission of Crime Prevention (NCCP). The symposium which was held on Wednesday at the Methodist Church Hall saw key note speaker and Author Dr. Johnetta McSwain. Ms. McSwain who opened up of her… Continue Reading →
Chairman of the National Commission on Crime Prevention (NCCP) Sir, Vincent Beache has indicated his farewell from the government agency. His remarks came on Wednesday at a symposium held at the Methodist church hall which was geared at tackling child abuse. Mr. Beache said that he has been the chairperson of the NCCP since it… Continue Reading →