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The OECS Blue Economy Strategy and Action Plan

OECS Member States recognize that the development of a Blue Economy offers significant opportunities to realize the region’s true development potentia...

June 3, 2022

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Getting the people on board

A region-wide public awareness and education campaign has been an important ReMLit Project component. Driven by the slogan “Tackling Ocean Pollution f...

June 3, 2022

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Pollution is a serious threat to the potential of the Blue Economy in the OECS

The resource base of the OECS marine space supports an array of livelihoods, supplies important goods and services, and is replete with untapped resou...

June 3, 2022

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The OECS Embracing the Circular Economy as an Opportunity for an Inclusive and Resource-Smart Future

For centuries we have lived under a linear economy scheme which is based on the practice of take -make dispose and for us in the OECS it has proven to...

June 3, 2022

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ReMLit: Supporting the vision for the Blue Economy

Perhaps nowhere is the ocean economy more germane to social and economic development than in the Caribbean. It directly supports the economies of 37 c...

June 3, 2022

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Two transformational ReMLit outputs

OECS Model Policy and Legislation for Effective Waste Management: The drafting of OECS Model Policy and Legislation for Effective Waste Management is ...

June 3, 2022

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ReMLit funded National Level Projects

Antigua & Barbuda: The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is implementing the Project Sound Land Based Waste Management Technologie...

June 3, 2022

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Advanced Health marks anniversary with all-day free public clinic

AdvanceD Health, a medical facility located at New Montrose along the Leeward highway celebrated its fifth anniversary with a free medical clinic on S...

May 13, 2022

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WE FM 99.9 weekly programming

_ Activated Morning Programme Weekdays 6:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m _ Shakeup Weekdays 10:00 a.m – 12:00p.m _ Midday News – Weekdays 12:15p....

April 22, 2022

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WE FM – Trailblazer and Environmentally Friendly Medium in SVG

by J. Pamela Barbour In early 1997 Vincentian Jules Williams, an Electronics Engineer and Musical Arranger rolled out his brainchild to the public, wh...

April 22, 2022

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Quotations from Moulton Mayers MBE

“The Architecture profession is a very noble profession, I enjoy every ounce of it. If I had to do it over, I would do the same thing. I get a very s...

March 18, 2022

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Moulton T. Mayers Biographical Milestones

Date of Birth: March 1, 1951 Place of Birth: Prospect, St Vincent Parents: Milton T. Mayers Sr. and Stephanie Antoine Secondary School: Intermediate H...

March 18, 2022

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Moulton Mayers Architectural Gems in SVG

Over the past 36 years, Moulton Mayers worked on approximately 490 projects which include: National Insurance Services building, Bay Street Bank of St...

March 18, 2022

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Parnel R Campbell: Outstanding servant of the people

By: Dr. The Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves INTRODUCTION Parnel R Campbell, who died on April 19, 2021, a few months shy of his 76th birthday, was my friend, ...

May 7, 2021

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Parnel Campbell & I: Matters of the heart

by Professor Richard A. Byron-Cox Phd I have treated elsewhere the magnificent completeness of Parnel Randolph Campbell, the professional. This then, ...

May 7, 2021

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PR elevated the socio-cultural and political consciousness of our nation

I am honoured to have been given this opportunity to trace in tribute the formative path which led to my deep respect and appreciation for “PR Campbel...

May 7, 2021

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A few remarks about my friend, PR Campbell

by Dr Sir Cecil Cyrus I first met PR as he was affectionately named, while he was studying Law. And, straight away a healthy camaraderie sprang up. We...

May 7, 2021

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Tribute to the late Chancellor and Dean – Pastor Parnel Randolph Campbell

by: the Spiritual Baptist Archdiocesan Council of SVG The late Chancellor and Dean, Pastor Parnel Randolph Campbell (PR, as he was affectionately call...

May 7, 2021

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I am who I am because of his tutelage and love – lawyer

PR Campbell QC took a special interest in my career from my enrollment in UWI. He was my main mentor and wrote every recommendation letter that accomp...

May 7, 2021

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PR was a good strategist, meticulous and a perfectionist

By Sir James Mitchell It is with a deep sense of loss that I speak of the death of the honorable Parnel Campbell QC VC. St Vincent and the Grenadines ...

May 7, 2021

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Senior always had time for me

Parnel Campbell QC, known to me as Senior, has been my mentor, my Senior Counsel, and my friend. He was someone who I could call anytime day or night,...

May 7, 2021

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QC Campbell was an infinite source of inspiration

Parnel Campbell was a mentor and friend who seemed never to tire from his unwavering encouragement of my academic pursuits from as early as my childho...

May 7, 2021

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Even as a student PR had a brilliant, analytical mind

“How far that little candle throws his beam! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” Shakespeare I have known ‘PR’ for as long as I can remember – we...

May 7, 2021

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Special sitting of High Court to be held for Campbell

A special sitting of the High Court will be held next Tuesday, May 11, beginning at 9 am in honour of the late Queen’s Counsel Parnel Randolph Campbel...

May 7, 2021

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QC strove for excellence in all aspects of life

PR Campbell QC was an outstanding human being. He was my mentor, teacher, former Boss and friend. Professionally, Mr Campbell taught me the value of w...

May 7, 2021

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PR desired for ‘The Law and You’ to go on

No decision has yet been made about the future of ‘The Law and You’, a weekly television programme which is broadcast on SVGTV on Monday evenings. The...

May 7, 2021

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Parnel ‘PR’ Campbell—A Tribute from the New Democratic Party

Mr Parnel Campbell, QC affectionately called ‘PR’ was a long-standing senior member of the legal profession in St Vincent and the Grenadines and the O...

May 7, 2021

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Senior was kind, patient and a cherished colleague

“Senior” or “QC” is how I referred to PR Campbell QC. His words at my call to the Bar in 1996 that “there is always room at the top” have stayed with ...

May 7, 2021

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Interacting with Mr Campbell was always an inspiration

Having worked with Mr Campbell before I went to law school in 2008 proved to be an invaluable experience. I gained so much knowledge from working with...

May 7, 2021

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We must be proud of what we have achieved – Drayton

Ricardo Drayton, President of the Group, recalls that the business began operations in September 2000 as Vincy Aviation Services (VAS with two additio...

October 2, 2020

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SwiftPac steps up to fill regional cargo needs

SwiftPac, is the logistics arm of the group with a customer base exceeding 70,000 across fourteen (14) Caribbean countries, and four United States-bas...

October 2, 2020

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Caribbean Aviation Management

The aviation arm of the Group, comprising Vincy Aviation Services and Canouan Aviation Services, is committed to delivering outstanding, safe and reli...

October 2, 2020

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SwiftPac gives back to community

RICARDO Drayton is extremely proud of the company’s social responsibility giving back to young people via its financial assistance with back to school...

October 2, 2020

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SwiftPac staff operate from Kingstown, Argyle, Canouan and regionally

There is a staff compliment of forty-eight (48) based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines while throughout the Caribbean region this numbers is 110. T...

October 2, 2020

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Enter InterPrime Air – Increased frequency, more efficiency

The company has stepped up to resolve the issue of inter-regional transportation from the Barbados operation which has seen “multiple percentage growt...

October 2, 2020

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InterPrime increases its air cargo fleet

InterPrime is currently increasing its fleet of cargo aircraft. Two aircrafts have already been delivered with another two (2), of varying sizes, bein...

October 2, 2020

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Responding to guarantee Caribbean food security

The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in the region has impacted in a positive manner to resolve former regulatory hurdles. As governments recognize the ...

October 2, 2020

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E-Commerce Logistics

Ricardo Drayton, President of the Group stresses that SwiftPac is integrating with InterPrime Air to increase e-commerce logistics and foster inter-Ca...

October 2, 2020

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‘My worst day is when I lose a young patient unnecessarily’ – Davy

A good day for Dr Jose Davy is when a patient shows signs of healing and is able to do things they could not do before she administered care. On Sunda...

July 17, 2020

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Better Health Centre marks 10 years in operation

On Sunday July 19, Dr Jose Melissa Davy’s Better Health Centre marks 10 years in operation. The office, located at Arnos Vale, is run by Dr Davy with ...

July 17, 2020

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Family has been my pillar of support over the years – Davy

Without the support of her family, Dr Jose Davy’s Better Health Centre would not have been celebrating its 10th year on Sunday. “I would like to expre...

July 17, 2020

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NOT ‘HIS’TORY- Part 6: British greed leads to war

The British promise “never” to interfere with the lands of the indigenous people was soon to be proven worthless. But a justification had to be found ...

April 17, 2020

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NOT ‘HIS’TORY – (Fifth in series)

Our previous series concluded with the covetous eyes of the British colonialists on the lands of the native people of this tiny island. However in spi...

April 9, 2020

News

Minister of Health leads delegation to Hemispheric meetings

Minister of Health, St Clair Prince is heading a delegation to the Pan American Health Organisation’s 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference as well as...

September 27, 2022

News

Police Force provides training for Gazetted Officers

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) says it will host a two day training workshop for Gazetted Officers within the organisa...

September 27, 2022

News

100 tax dodgers on the government’s radar

Government will soon be moving to collect outstanding tax payment from defaulters. “We are going to be more aggressive about collecting,” Minister of ...

September 27, 2022

News

St Georges University extends invitation to potential students

The St Georges University has issued an invitation to students who are planning on pursuing higher education to attend an upcoming information session...

September 27, 2022

News

300 more construction workers needed at Sandals, Buccament in another six weeks – Finance Minister

Some 300 additional locals are soon to be added to the work force as the construction of the Sandals Beaches Resort at Buccament continues. Minister o...

September 27, 2022

Editorial

Will a National Hall of Fame help?

A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, one of our biggest national heroes of the past, national football icon, captain and coach Rudy Boucher passed away in NewYork afte...

September 27, 2022

Editorial

Analysis of the 2022 CSEC results could reveal valuable lessons

THE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS from the 2022 May/June Caribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) examinations is continuing at all levels – in the Mini...

September 23, 2022

Editorial

End of an Era, but will it be ‘Same Old’

BRITAIN’S SECOND Queen Elizabeth was conveyed to her final resting place yesterday, Monday, September 19 with unprecedented pomp, splendour and solemn...

September 20, 2022

Editorial

Queen’s passing a new opportunity for sovereignty

THE PEOPLE of the United Kingdom are in the final stages of their preparations for the final rites over their sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II who died l...

September 16, 2022

Editorial

Another awful tragedy amidst spate of fatal shootings. Will a gun amnesty help?

OUR CONDOLENCES go out to the relatives of the victims of the tragic accident in the Old Sandy Bay area over the weekend.We do hope that the police in...

September 13, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

SVG’s Prime Minister stars at UN General Assembly

One prime minister, many quotable quotes by Ted Anthony Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves addresses the 77th session of ...

September 27, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Relationship advice can be fraught with danger

EDITOR: Giving relationship advice is fraught with many dangers. Let me explain. Say Sharon approaches you and shares with you how horrible Gavin is t...

September 27, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Your Account is Dormant, what does this mean?

This is definitely poor customer service. Making an account dormant is the last resort that any financial institution should take. When customers inte...

September 23, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

We should not encourage prostitution, but we cannot change it

Editor: Prostitution is not a new thing or a ‘just come’. It was in existence in bible days. Rahab was a harlot. Who in effect was prostituting and so...

September 23, 2022

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The Catastrophe of Plastic

Editor: The entire world is addicted to plastic. This addiction is crystal clear and it is very easy to find. Have a look at the condition of some of ...

September 23, 2022