An official of the Police Fire Department has warned members of the public against running towards fires, since they can cause themselves harm and diminish the capacity of Fire Fighters to do their jobs. The word of caution came from Inspector Curtis Clarke, as he matters relating to fires during NBC Radio’s “On the Beat”… Continue Reading →
Business owners and operators in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are being urged to ensure that the persons under their employ are of good moral character. The advice comes from Head of the Major Crimes Unit of the local Police Force, Inspector Atlan Browne. Inspector Browne said the police is concerned with the increasing number… Continue Reading →
Legislation will soon be in place here to govern occupational health and safety at the workplace. This assurance came from Minister of Labour, Maxwell Charles, as he addressed the opening of a one-day Seminar, held here last week. The forum was convened by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Employers Federation, the Caribbean Congress of… Continue Reading →
Minister of Labour Maxwell Charles says the Department of Labour is making progress with the development of the Occupational Safety and Health Bill for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Minister Charles was speaking at the Culmination of a Walk and Rally which was held on Friday by the National Labour Congress as part of activities… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Agriculture is continuing to develop programs to assist farmers in developing good agricultural practices. That’s according to Chief Agricultural Officer, Ashley Caine, who was making a presentation during a Panel Discussion yesterday on Food Safety But Mr. Caine said there have been some challenges. Meanwhile … Chief Environmental Officer Neri James highlighted… Continue Reading →
The National Insurance Services, NIS, will be working closely with the Department of Labour this year, to address issues relating to occupational health and safety. Word of this has come from Executive Director of the NIS, Reginald Thomas, as he outlined the Agency’s plans for the year 2015. Mr. Thomas said moves will be made… Continue Reading →
The Traffic Department of the local police force has expressed concern with the use of mobile devices while driving, particularly during the busy Christmas season. Corporal Henry Providence of the Traffic Department highlighted the issue during NBC’s Face to Face programme this morning. Corporal Providence is encouraging persons to desist from such practices as it… Continue Reading →