Browsing: Dr. Ralph Gonsalves

An 80% increase in wages has been recorded by the National Insurance Services (NIS) over the past 17 years.

In light of accusations being levelled against Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves in the ongoing saga surrounding former fashion model Yugge Farrell, Prime Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says, he has advised the minister who is also his son to “stay silent” on the issue at least for now.

With a focused outlook for 2018, Prime Minister Gonsalves on radio on Tuesday said he has been engaged in several meetings to finalize agreements to strengthen his government policies.

While not speaking directly on the case involving Yugge Farrell and his son, finance minister, Camillo Gonsalves, Prime Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves explained on radio that the law allows for involuntary psychiatric evaluation.

Disturbed by some employers who refuse to pay their workers “Pay As You Earn” or (P.A.Y.E) deductions, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said such action, is not only criminal but also immoral.

With just over $300 million dollars in taxes owed to the government, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is promising to get tougher on tax evaders in the country.

Outlining that it was his hope to have the five star Buccament Bay Resort reopened by November this year, Prime Minister Dr. Gonsalves said he was advised by the property’s trustee Brian Glasgow that if all goes as planned the court will sanction an arrangement which could see the resort reopening by the first quarter of 2018.

A Palestinian Investment group has signaled interest in  investing in SVG’s tourism sector.

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said stripping Counselor for the Permanent Mission of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sehon Marshall of his diplomatic post, could have serious consequences.

Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has recently voiced the complaint that various news outlets including SVG-TV News continue to provide unbalanced coverage on matters of consequence within SVG.

The police here are investigating a motor vehicular accident on Saturday which left several students with injuries.

Refuting claims that there is a rift between newly appointed Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves and Labour Minister Saboto Caesar, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, said that his ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP), operates like a family, with a sense of social democracy.

This country has appointed as Minister Council to the High Commission in the UK, 32-year old Jinelle Adams.

In a surprise cabinet reshuffle which took effect on Friday November 10th, 2017, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has set aside from the portfolio as Minister of Finance, which he held since his Unity Labour Party administration came to office in 2001.

This country has experienced an increase of some 13 million dollars in total revenue and grants for the year thus far.

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has called for a closer working relationship with American Caribbean States (ACS) and other regional entities in combating challenges posed by natural disasters.

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is calling for “all hands on deck” to help take this country forward.

Students of SVG Community College met with Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves at the villa campus where the discussion focused on educational funding opportunities available in the various sectors of the country.

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is dispelling what he describes as “negative talk” over the re-opening of the Buccama Bay Resort.

Outlining that police intelligence is being beefed up, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is assuring Vincentians that national security is top priority.