Today February 4th , from 12 noon The Blondie Bird and Friends Mas Band will launch its 2012 Mas presentation entitled “A Glimpse of Kingstown”; at the Sion Hill intersection.
According to Band Leader Errol Boyde the band will feature ten sections this year ‘and will be attracting additional revelers this year, while seeking to recapture the Band of the Year Title for the third year.
Yesterday residents and business owners living and operating businesses in the vicinity of North River Road was perturbed about a sign that was placed in the area of the Roman Catholic School notifying the travelling public particularly drivers that the route was not to be used between the hours of 8am and 4 pm.
Nice Radio visited the scene yesterday and spoke with business operators who said the no entry sign was a hindrance to their daily operations. Teachers at the school however said that the no entry sign was placed there because the children’s safety was important. While the area was cordon off yesterday by the police and a decision was to be made today as to whether to open the road or not.
This morning a member of the News team visited the area and reported that the road is now open. We are however yet to receive an official statement from the traffic department.
1) If drastic measures are not implemented the National Insurance Scheme can well collapse. Members of the New Democratic Party continue to warn the government about restructuring the NIS before the company goes under.
Today’s warning came from elected representative of South Leeward the Hon. Nigel Stephenson. Stephenson is calling on Vincentians to be aware of their investment because it can be taken away from them if rigid measures are not implemented to save the NIS.
He said the evidence indicates that the only thing this government is concern about is staying in power and not the welfare of Vincentians.
Stephenson further added that it is time for another manager to manage the affairs of this country, one that will work in the best interest of the people.
The ULP government is bankrupt with ideas, they are tired and are ready to go and looking for a way out. Grant them their request and let them go, Stephenson said.
It is with a profound sense of sadness and deep regret that the St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) has learned of the senseless violence of football fans in Egypt that has claimed the lives of at least 74 persons and injured countless more.
The SVGFF strongly condemns such a vile and undesirable act which has cast a dark shadow on the beautiful game. Violence certainly has NO place in football and one life lost is one too many.
It is our fervent hope that the perpetrators will be brought to justice and there will not be a reoccurrence of such a catastrophic situation
Our thoughts and prayers are with Egyptian people and particularly the families of the deceased as they mourn the loss of their loved ones.
May their faith provide them with the strength that they need to carry them through this sad period.
“It’s a rough situation out there, Vincentians need to wake up and ask ourselves where are we going”? So says the Honorable Patel Matthews while speaking last night as a guest on the NDP night time program.
Matthews said we need to do what is right to get the country back on its feet. He outlined the leadership and experience of the Honorable Arhnim Eustace, as the one who is now the most capable person to take us to the promise land, and one who is exceptional.
Matthews asked that you look for yourselves at the economic trend and see where we are heading. He reminded persons, that over the years Mr. Eustace would warn the government and his predictions would come to past example. He said to take heed of NIS present situation.
He also reminded persons about the situation of the National Properties, where Eustace had warned about the large sum of money loaned to them by the NIS, and asked the question what have become of the National Properties today?
Matthews warned with all that is happening, whenever the party decided to take action, persons will be willing to follow; because too late to late shall be the cry.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Montgomery Daniel has disclosed that despite the massive efforts to reduce poverty in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the challenges are numerous.
The Minister made this pronouncement while speaking at the opening ceremony of a two- day Regional workshop to review the draft report of a Diagnostic study to determine poverty levels in CARICOM countries. The workshop came to its conclusion yesterday.
Daniel said this is as a result of various factors such as the global economic crisis, climate change, market access for fish and other products, which have all impacted negatively on the poor and indigent.
Daniel stated that although essential economic growth is insufficient to properly address the reduction of poverty, policies that can create linkages to increased distribution of wealth are fundamental.
He further said that growth in sectors where the poor operate will have greater impact on the reduction of poverty than growth in other sectors.
Hon. Clayton Burgin, Minister of Housing, Informal Human Settlements, Lands & Surveys and Physical Planning will visit Basin Hole in Georgetown today Friday February 3rd, 2012, to get a first hand view of the recovery and restoration works at that location, following the destruction of a portion of the housing stock by Hurricane Tomas towards the end of 2010 and the torrential rains in April of last year.
Sixteen families have had to be housed in the Georgetown Community Centre, as well as in the Georgetown School for Children with Special needs and to date, extensive repairs have been done on three houses, with an additional five nearing completion and two having been completely rebuilt. Minor repair work is also in progress on the other houses.
This work programme is financed by a generous donation of EC $500,000 by LIME, as well as through a considerable contribution by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and is being implemented by the Housing and Land Development Corporation.
The Hon. Minister will be accompanied on this visit by Permanent Secretary Luis de Shong, Manager of the Housing and Land Development Corporation Morris Slater, Acting Director of NEMO Michelle Forbes, Civil Engineer Fidel Rose and Housing Development Officer Saskia Scotland.
The National Housing Programme continues to play a pivotal role in the government’s thrust to reduce poverty here and foster social and economic advancement.
A local business man has pledged to donate $100, 000 dollars towards the construction of the international airport at Argyle. Mr. Denzil Bacchus of Advent Investment Company handed over the first installment of $20, 000 to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves yesterday at Cabinet Room.
Dr. Gonsalves said a few weeks ago, he was approached by Mr. Bacchus and his friend Moulton Mayers, and it was then that Bacchus had indicated that he would like to make a donation. This donation he said will be made in installments of EC 20,000 dollars. Gonsalves said that whilst a number of persons here and in the Diaspora have made contribution, clearly this was on was very significant.
He described Mr. Bacchus’s family as one which has shown great commitment to the Vincentian community and his contribution is a manifestation of the continuation of their commitment. Mr. Bacchus said he had indicated years ago to the Prime Minister that he fully supported the airport. He said he has travelled two million miles and to him the airport is the most important project in St. Vincen and the Grenadines hence his donation. The international airport is scheduled to be completed in 2014.
1) The Unity Labour Party government has run out of ideas and it is time for them to allow the New Democratic Party, to take this country on a path of economic growth.
So says elected member of parliament and representative for the Northern Grenadines the Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday. Dr. Friday on the Newtimes program today said the ULP presently is grabbing on to ideas that originated from the NDP and putting a new spin on it to make it sound original.
Friday further said that it is time that a serious discussion be held and a fresh mandate presented to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to decide whether or not they still want the ULP government to continue to run the affairs of this country.
He made it clear that the New Democratic Party is ready, has the answers and can better manage the resources of this country.
Vincentians particularly those who have power within their hands should not strive to create confusion among the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines but instead strive to make a meaningful contribution to the country.
This advice came from Lawyer Dr. Linton Lewis who said that there are many people in this country whose prejudice and resentment against any one political party has given rise to confusion.
Dr. Lewis pointed out that whenever a contribution is made by these people it is often laced with political overtones. If you are so polarize in your mind when you are trying to make a contribution then the effort is not worth it, he added.
He disclosed that a lot of people don’t seek out solutions for many of the problems this country is facing but instead look for disagreements and use their prejudice to emphasize such.
Lewis said it is time a lot of Vincentians listen to the message and stop attacking the messenger.
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