When the lights on the Empire State Building were turned on, displaying the colours of the national flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the dozens of Vincentians who had gathered to witness the spectacle spontaneously began to sing the national anthem. “Without anybody prompting anybody, they just started singing the national anthem. I saw tears coming from people’s eyes as we stared at the iconic Empire State building …
Vincentians in the creative and cultural industries have been encouraged to think beyond this country’s borders and embrace the digital opportunities that have the potential to generate significant revenue. “I want you to expand your thinking. Leave the landmass of St Vincent and the Grenadines and traverse the global spectrum that is emerging on platforms such as the Metaverse and where we can put our creative industry, stakeholders in the …
I WAS THINKING about what the children of St Vincent and the Grenadines are doing to occupy their time and to live healthy, happy lives, now that the schools are closed for the long vacation. Back then A generation or two ago, the secondary school students would head to the beach, go to a river or even seek some adventure by hiking mountain trails. The occasional cook-out was included on …
“Serious revenue potential” awaits Vincentian creatives whose talent will be put on display through the staging of VincyMas activities in the Metaverse. This is according to tourism minister, Carlos James who spoke briefly this week about the country’s plans to leverage its culture through the use of emerging technology so as to benefit persons who make a living mainly during the carnival season. While making his contribution to the 2022 …
THE ST VINCENT and the Grenadines Conservation Fund (SVGCF) partnered with local artists this week in hopes of raising thousands of dollars to aid in the country’s post volcanic eruption recovery. [caption id=