Public Health Department Intensifies Fogging Exercise Across The Country
Fogging exercises have been intensified as SVG remains on alert for more cases of the dengue fever.
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Crime Fighting Initiatives In SVG
Crime fighting initiatives will be one of the areas of focus this year, which will be further outlined in the budget presentation on February 4th 2019.
New Coast Guard Vessel
The newest coast guard vessel “Captain Hugh Mulzac” was commissioned here on Monday at the Cruise Ship Terminal in Kingstown.
PM On Projections For 2019 Budget
Several new projects are expected to be rolled out in 2019 while, other areas will be expanded. So says Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves during the “Issues At Hand” radio program on Sunday.
Israel Bruce Appointed Opposition Senator
Israel Bruce has been appointed as the new opposition senator replacing Marcia Zita Barnwell in that position.
Friday Reiterates Call For PSC Board To Resign
Opposition Leader Dr. Godwin Friday, yesterday reiterated his call for the entire board of the Public Service Commission to resign.
The Ban On Pesticides In SVG
The Ministry of Agriculture last year banned three pesticides namely: Round Up, Touchdown and Glysophate pending a technical review.
Improving ICT In SVG
This country’s tourism and e-governance services will be boosted from an increase bandwidth that will start full streaming this year.
Hirschsprung’s Disease Prevalent In Children
The Hirschsprung’s Disease– a bowel disorder in children is reportedly prevalent in SVG which have been identified by doctors with the World Pediatric Project who have been conducting specialized surgeries at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital
Viral Gastroenteritis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has seen an increase in the number of persons reporting symptoms suggestive of viral gastroenteritis through the National Syndromic Surveillance System.
Ministry Of Agriculture To Intensify Surveillance To Ensure Products Coming Into The Country Meet Required Standards
The Ministry of Agriculture plans to clamp down on imported fruits and vegetables that are deemed unsafe for consumption, now that there is a facility available here to carry out tests.
PSU Position
Head of the Public Service Union Elroy Boucher has made it clear that the two unions which agreed to the proposed salary increases offered by the government cannot negotiate on behalf of public sector workers in the country.
Friday Calls For Further Negotiations On Salary Agreement
Opposition Leader Dr. Godwin Friday says there should be further negotiations on the salary agreement that was accepted in the absence of the two major unions
Prevention And Control Of Diabetes
Health practitioners came together on Monday to design and customize an integrated diabetes care model for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Increased Broadband For SVG
Digicel and the Caribbean Communications Infrastructure Programme (CARCIP) has rolled out the fiber-optic cable that will link Saint Vincent with Grenada and the five major Grenadine islands.
Police Seek Spiritual Guidance For 2019
Deputy Police Commissioner Frankie Joseph has emphasized the need for protection and spiritual guidance for all police officers for this new year, bearing in mind the nature of their job.
Health Minister Encourages Vincentians To Eat Clean In 2019
A medical team from the Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taiwan has donated five Hemoglobin A1C (HA1C) machines to the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment.
Introducing The New EC Notes
The polymer fifty EC dollar note will be in circulation here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in five months time.
SVGTU On Agreement Of Salary Increase
President of the SVG Teachers Unions Wendy Bynoe said the agreement on salary increases made at last Friday’s meeting in their absence is an insult to teachers and all other public servants.
PM On Salary Increases
The government’s proposed salary increases of 1 percent retroactive to July 2018, 1.5 per cent from January 2019, and 2 per cent for 2020 have been accepted by the National Workers Movement (NWM) and the Commercial Technical and Allied Workers Union (CTAWU).
