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History of the Employee Assistance Programme [EAP]

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May 26, 2023

Public Servants in St Vincent and the Grenadines, like many around the Caribbean region, are faced with challenges, some of which are job related and ...

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Public servants are urged to access our services, when necessary – Andrea Hazell

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May 26, 2023

Message from Head of EAP Unit Andrea Hazell The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines recognises and supports the need to provide an enabling wo...

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The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Unit Celebrates 1 Year

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May 26, 2023

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a Unit within the Ministry of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports was launched on May 24, 2022 and of...

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Counselling services are available free of cost

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May 26, 2023

THE Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a Unit within the Ministry of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports was launched on May 24, 2022 and of...

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Jazz@Sunset delight – A review

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May 12, 2023

A review by Maralyn Ballantyne Weeks before Sunday, 7th May when posters were flying around everywhere, bombarding social media, announcing that a sho...

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Sustainable health development in the post-pandemic era

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May 9, 2023

by Dr. Hsueh Jui-yuan Minister of Health and Welfare Republic of China (Taiwan) As the world enters the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situ...

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Climate change poses threat to Caribbean food security

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April 18, 2023

by Chalsey Gill Anthony, Communications Assistant, Caribbean Community Climate Change (CCCCC On an ordinary day, you get in, start your vehicle, turn ...

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Water crisis, everyone’s problem

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April 6, 2023

by Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean There is no doubt that water is ...

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Small: National School Bands Music Showcase ‘out of this world’

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March 28, 2023

Coordinator of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Co-operative Credit Union(SVGTCCU) National Secondary School Bands showcase, Rodney Small, h...

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The legacy of Hugo Chavez

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March 10, 2023

by Renwick Rose Thousands of Venezuelans on Sunday, March 5 engaged in activities to mark the 10th anniversary of their revered leader Hugo Chavez, th...

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National Heroes Debate – the Case for Dr. John Parmenas Eustace

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March 7, 2023

by R. T. Luke V. Browne lukebrowne@yahoo.com Introduction I believe that the award of National Hero should be conferred on Dr. J. P. Eustace (1905-198...

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Celebrating Chief Chatoyer’s Black Carib Heritage in our ‘Trinbago’ family

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February 21, 2023

by Dr. Hatshepsut Nolene Kisa-Davidson (T&T). I now understand why she ran in hot pursuit after a thief in Morvant, who was brazen enough to be caught...

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Bequia Music Fest delivers a fantastic week of live entertainment

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February 7, 2023

Attendees of the Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest 2023 are begging for the return of the Big Band Solid out of Grenada next year, following an outstanding ...

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What’s in a name? On language, history and place names in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Clare

January 5, 2023

by Paula Prescod Place names or toponyms, as they are formally called, are like signposts that tell us a great deal about a nation’s past. They are a ...

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Year in Review: Struggles, triumphs and historical celebrations in 2022

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December 25, 2022

Vincentians overcame many challenges in 2022, against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery in the wake of the eruption of La Soufriere. ...

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Rare, critically endangered gecko making dramatic recovery in Caribbean

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December 6, 2022

by Maxwell Radwin THE UNION Island gecko (Gonatodes daudini), known for its jewel-like markings, has seen its population grow from around 10,000 in 20...

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The climate change crisis can be an opportunity

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November 11, 2022

By Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Vice President, Latin America and Caribbean, at the World Bank The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference [COP27] is...

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Vincentian man promoted to officer rank in the Royal Navy

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November 6, 2022

It was a historic day on Sunday, October 30, 2022 when Vincentian Adaiah Providence-Culzac completed phase 1A of his Initial Officer Training at the B...

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Changing the trajectory of children’s literacy levels in the 21st century in SVG

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November 4, 2022

by Yvette Gittens, Early Childhood Practitioner and Literacy Specialist It is said that literacy plays a vital role in transforming students. It is on...

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Top 12 Most Significant Moments in the History of St Vincent and the Grenadines

Clare

October 22, 2022

A country's legacy is built on the struggles and triumphs of its people and here in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), we have overcome insurmountab...

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St Vincent and the Grenadines entered the age of flight 95 years ago – The journey from 1927

Clare

October 9, 2022

by Garrey Michael Dennie & Clare Keizer Ninety-five years ago St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) entered the Age of Flight. In a truly momentous occa...

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Who struggles with Maths?

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October 4, 2022

by Lynden Punnett Dip.SpLD (Dyslexia) The Ministry of Education is concerned by the disappointing results in Mathematics in the latest CSEC examinatio...

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Tribute to Bobby Clarke, Barbadian Patriot

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September 27, 2022

By Renwick Rose Though we are all aware that the ravages of time will eventually bring our time on earth to a close, yet we cannot help but express pr...

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Taiwan makes case for participation in International Civil Aviation Organisation

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September 23, 2022

by Wang Kwo-tsai, Minister of Transportation and Communications, Taiwan The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) develops common regulatio...

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Pallavi Browne will assist secondary school students experiencing literacy challenges

Clare

August 24, 2022

For great strides to be made in the nation’s economy, Vincentians need to be equipped with the fundamental literacy and reading skills to capitalize o...

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Rockel Coombs will show her community how to strengthen its bonds through sports

Clare

August 24, 2022

For five days, Rockel Coombs, Miss Intransit Export will demonstrate to residents of Vermont how to have fun and strengthen the ties of community th...

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Shannan John is looking to end the cycle of violence in her community

Clare

August 24, 2022

Shannan John, Miss CEDCO is looking to break the stigma and end the cycle of violence in her community of Vermont. To do this, the Miss SVG contestan...

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Shadyn McLean will help businesses in her community enhance their digital presence

Clare

August 24, 2022

Shadyn McLean, Miss Davyn in the Miss SVG 2022 pageant is on a mission to provide a singular space for entrepreneurs in her community to advertise to...

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Arielle Ollivierre will help improve communication with the hearing and speech impaired

Clare

August 24, 2022

Arielle Ollivierre, Miss SVBL has hopes of raising awareness in her community as it relates to better ways of accommodating persons with disabilities...

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Shanyah Peters seeks to change unhealthy practices and behaviours in her community (+ video)

Clare

August 24, 2022

Shanyah Peters, Miss FLOW in the Miss SVG 2022 pageant has hopes of helping her community create and maintain a healthy lifestyle and environment. He...

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Jada Ross will perform ‘1000 Acts of Kindness’ in one week

Clare

August 24, 2022

Jada Ross, Miss Lotto has committed herself to the ambitious task of performing “1000 Acts of Kindness” in one week. This venture is the one Ross, a ...

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Tanique Swift hopes to energize the elderly in her community

Clare

August 24, 2022

Tanique Swift, Miss Massy Stores Ltd is hoping to bring back life, energy and vigour to the elderly in her community through her community service p...

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Breadfruit believed to be part of the solution to global hunger crisis

Clare

August 20, 2022

While researchers predict that climate change will have an adverse effect on most staple crops, including rice, corn and soybeans, a new Northwestern ...

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Twelve Vincentian students now on the Isle of Man for three-week cultural education programme

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August 4, 2022

Twelve Vincentian students are now on the Isle of Man where they are participating in the inaugural session of the 'Isle of Man – St Vincent and the G...

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Emancipation Day in St Vincent – A look back to August 1, 1838

Clare

July 31, 2022

Enslaved people on the island of St Vincent received "full emancipation" on August 1, 1838, four years after they had received "partial freedom" with ...

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Friends, family shed tears as Nigel Greaves is laid to rest

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July 29, 2022

Tears rolled silently from the eyes of several persons present at the Kingstown Cemetery on Tuesday, where Nigel Greaves was laid in his final resting...

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Eulogy to Nigel Greaves – March 25, 1959 – July 17, 2022

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July 29, 2022

by Reuben M John on July 26, 2022, St. George’s Cathedral Church, Kingstown On behalf of myself, my family, BDO Eastern Caribbean as well as the rest ...

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Tribute to Nigel Greaves from the Rotary Club of St Vincent

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July 29, 2022

The Rotary Club of St Vincent extends heartfelt condolences to the Greaves family and the staff of the CK Greaves Group on the passing of Mr Nigel Gre...

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Know the difference between a hurricane ‘watch’ and ‘warning’

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July 22, 2022

Listen for alerts from the Meteorological Office on the radio or check for them online. There are two kinds of alerts: A hurricane watch means hurrica...

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Evacuate or Stay at Home?

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July 22, 2022

Always listen to authorities regarding whether you should evacuate or stay at home. If a hurricane is coming, you may hear an order from authorities t...

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Key reminders to save lives in the event of a storm

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July 22, 2022

Avoid loose or dangling power lines and report them to VINLEC. Close and board up windows and glass sliding doors. Create a family WhatsApp group to f...

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9-year-old gifted new ear after being denied entry to Disney store

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July 12, 2022

By Kayla Simas Staten Island Advance, NY AFTER A 9-year-old girl from Staten Island was denied entry inside a store for not wearing a surgical mask, s...

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A Reflection by Outgoing Chairman of the Board of the Argyle International Airport Garth E M Saunders

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July 1, 2022

This April, 2022 marked the 6th anniversary of the incorporation of the AIA Inc (Argyle International Airport) and my acceptance of the offer to becom...