By Larisa Pugsley-Kydd Detective Sergeant 740 Biorn Duncan was awarded the policeman of the year. Sergeant Duncan thanked many of his colleagues but dedicated the award to his deceased mother. https://youtu.be/0tyaC_HQcmA Police woman of the year was awarded to Corporal Lafleur Williams, who was too excited to receive the award. She believes her dedication and hard work paid off. https://youtu.be/fPJzeaNK7f4 The two awardees are encouraging their colleagues to remain committed to the oath they took to serve the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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By Larisa Pugsley-Kydd Six bouncing babies were born at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on the first day of the year, January 1st, 2023. As we hear in this report, three of the mothers are starting new beginnings as first-time mothers. https://youtu.be/HkhTWYSKhhk
By Nashika Hope Minister of the Public Service Frederick Stephenson congratulated the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force on its crime-fighting initiatives and strategies throughout 2022. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Minister Stephenson said though a few may fall short, more than 95% of the members of the Royal St.Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force carry out their duties in the way they should. Minister Stephenson appealed to members of the public to continue to work hand in hand with the police to make SVG a safe place for all. https://youtu.be/dID3Ump4IcU
By Nashika Hope Over Sixty police officers were awarded for their service, bravery, and academic performance at the annual police awards ceremony hosted last Friday at the Russell’s Auditorium under the theme “Amids the challenges we continue to serve and protect”. In his address at the awards ceremony, Commissioner of Police Colin John said over the last two years, the RSVG Police Force has faced many challenges, however, members continue to do their best in protecting and serving the people of St.Vincent and the Grenadines. Commissioner John said despite their efforts there are still several areas that need to be…
While there has not been an increase in positive HIV cases in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in recent times, the cases recorded are said to be in the age group 14 to 35. This is according to AIDS Coordinator for Public Sector Entities at the National AIDS Secretariat Winfield Tannis Abbott on the VC3 Round Table Talk. Tannis Abbott said they are also seeing a lot of self-stigma and self-discrimination coming from persons living with HIV/AIDS Over 800 persons are said to be living with HIV/AIDS in SVG. https://youtu.be/oxWnzhspbsY
The Salvation Army is expected to distribute over 700 Christmas hampers to the less fortunate this year. This is according to the newly assigned major of the local arm of the international organization, Captain Buissereth Wilkings who told SVGTV News in a telephone interview that he is grateful for the support they have been getting from the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Captain Wilkings said that the Christmas Kettle Appeal, which started in November has been going well and they are hoping that they are able to reach their target of raising 150 thousand dollars so that they…
The SVG Teachers Union continues to lobby for teachers and other public servants who were affected by the government’s Covid-19 vaccination mandate to be reinstated. During their SVGTU Speaks program on SVGTV Industrial Relations Office Andrew John says it’s about time steps be taken to reinstate those affected workers, even as they await the outcome of a court challenge on the matter. President of the SVGTU Oswald Robinson says they are looking forward to the ruling in the court matter noting that they are happy with the representation by their legal team. https://youtu.be/3r4tykIR8es
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Camillo Gonsalves has responded to a call from president of the Public Service Union Elroy Boucher that consideration be given to granting bonuses to workers on the lower end of the salary scale who would not benefit from a reduction in personal income taxes. Responding to a question this morning at a press conference at cabinet room, minister Gonsalves said Boucher’s call did not form part of their proposal during recent negotiations neither did it form part of the government’s proposal. https://youtu.be/NGevBndNlF4 Speaking during a press conference held by the unions on Tuesday, September…
Public servants across St. Vincent and the Grenadines are expected to enjoy more disposable income as at 2023, thanks to salary increases and a reduction in personal income taxes. Addressing a press conference this morning, Minister of Finance the Hon. Camillo Gonsalves outlined that the government in agreement with the labour unions has raised salaries by 7% over three years with public servants receiving 2.5 percent in 2023, 2 percent in 2024 and 2.5 percent in 2025. He give a breakdown as to how certain categories of workers will benefit. He also noted that the top rate for personal income…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has indicated that he continues to stay close to the families of the victims of the Sandy Bay bush crash. The Prime Minister who is currently in New York where he is leading a delegation to the United Nations, reported on NBC radio that he had called each of the families. Those who perished in the crash are expected to be buried on October 16th 2022. They are Giovanni Barker, Ishmael Bruce, Elvis Harold, Khalil Robin, and Kenroy Haywood all of Clare Valley. They were among several who were travelling to a funeral in Sandy…
The issue of quality teaching in the classroom is one of the main factors which contributed to the decreased percentage in this year’s CSEC results. So says president of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union Oswald Robinson. Robinson made the comment during a press conference Tuesday, noting that he is concerned with the performance of the students at this year’s CSEC exam . Robinson said that over two hundred qualified teachers were fired months before the examinations and indicators are there to show that the performance of students in this year’s examinations has a direct relationship with the…
President of the Public Service Union, Elroy Boucher, is suggesting that the government gives workers who make less than 22 thousand dollars per year a bonus. Boucher made the suggestion during the announcement that the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and workers unions have come to an agreement on terms of wage increase for all government workers and tax adjustment. The agreement includes 7 percent wage increase over three years; an increase in the personal tax standard deduction to $22,000 from $20,000 and a reduction of top personal income tax marginal rate to 28 percent from 30 percent.…
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says more persons are opting for self-testing for the Covid-19 virus rather than being tested at a medical facility. This was revealed by Chief Health Promotions Officer, Shanika John, who says the ministry is seeing fewer persons coming into the clinic for testing. Speaking on radio, John says in light of the most recent Covid-19 death in SVG, people are advised to seek medical care from health professionals as soon as possible and not depend on self-treatment. John also spoke about a flu bug that is affecting many Vincentians. She urges people to follow…
Residents in North Leeward welcomed the official opening of the Long Line road, a 3.6-kilometer stretch of road, which was constructed under the Regional Disaster Vulnerability Reduction project. The Long Line road was constructed at an estimated cost of 3.3 million us dollars and Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves explains the project experienced a number of challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the eruption of La Soufriere volcano. He says the Long Line road and other developmental projects in the red and orange zones will improve the resilience of the communities which are vulnerable to disasters. While…
Minister of Education Hon. Curtis King explains that there are anomalies in the CSEC results released from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) which need to be resolved before an official analysis and report is released by the ministry of education. Speaking on the API program, Minister King said, although all students across St Vincent and the Grenadines received their CSEC on Monday, September 5th as promised, there were some students that received an ungraded mark. Minister King said that he was hoping that the issue would be resolved by Wednesday, however, this was not the case. The education minister noted…
Non-communicable diseases continue to be one of the leading causes of death in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.This was revealed by medical officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Roger Duncan during his remarks at the launch of the Caribbean Wellness Month, an initiative to tackle the rising scrounge of NCDs in the region. Dr. Duncan says the financial and economic burden of NCDs is a major concern and he made a call for communities to participate in the fight against NCDs. Dr. Duncan also says the lessons gained during the Covid-19 pandemic should be used as a…
With the ongoing issue of rising food prices in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar outlines some plans that the ministry intends to roll out to address the issue. Speaking on Star Radio on Monday, the agriculture minister notes, part of the plan is to produce more food items locally, and he adds this would also lower the food import bill. The minister advises Vincentians that in order to stretch their money they must purchase locally produced food. He also says four rural facilities will be available to provide a market to the farmers. https://youtu.be/dBT5ouidebw
Seeking justice for the unvaccinated teachers who were fired due to the government’s vaccination policy, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union will be holding an additional two days of protest action on Monday, September 12th and 13th. Speaking with SVGTV News, the SVG Teachers Union Industrial Relations and Research Officer, Andrew John says that the union is still appealing to the government to reinstate the teachers and repeal the public health law under which the mandatory vaccination mandate falls. John says that the protest in Kingstown will be peaceful and he also notes that a march is planned,…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is giving the assurance that the ministry of education is on top of the issue of school preparedness, despite some schools not being ready for the resumption of classes on Monday. The new school term started on September 5th and, according to the SVG Teachers Union, some students returned to classes where renovation work was still being carried out and schools were not properly cleaned and sanitized, namely Stubbs Government School and the Kingstown Preparatory School. Speaking on NBC Radio Face to Face program yesterday, PM Gonsalves explains he received a report from the Minister…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force fire department has responded to one hundred and twelve fires to date. Speaking on NBC Radio on Monday, the fire chief superintendent of police, Joel James, says house fires are on the increase, adding he believes some owners are being negligent. Although the hurricane season is at its peak, SOP James cautions Vincentians not to burn dry bushes and other materials, especially On hot days as this can quickly result in fires getting out of control. https://youtu.be/AqsqXibUyNM
