The Ministry of National Mobilization and Social Development will on Monday begin the distribution of ATM Cards to beneficiaries of the Public Assistance Program. This is being done as part of the Public Assistance transition from Cash to Card Implementation Strategy. Speaking at a Media briefing at Cabinet Room this morning, Acting Prime…
Minister responsible for Gender Affairs, Dr. Orando Brewster says the Government will continue to put systems in place to protect people from various forms of Gender-based violence. The Minister was delivering an address in observance of the sixteen days of activism campaign against Gender based violence. He says the impact of violence not…
Yesterday, one day before the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) was slated to hold a march and rally against crime and violence in Layou, the grim reaper struck for the fourth time in six weeks in that west coast town. At around 5 pm on November 23, Jimodean “Jim” Sam, of Akers Road, Layou, was making his way along the main road in an area known …
Matters involving and affecting young people in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are expected to be better highlighted and addressed with the establishment of the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Youth. The Council, which was launched on October 23, is made up of 29 young people who will be given the opportunity to contribute to the decision making processes of the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines. In …
The Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Youth will be launched here next week. The Council will be launched on Monday October 23rd under the theme "Balancing Experience with Youth." A release from the Agency for Public Information says the ceremony will be addressed by Senator Shackell Bobb, Minister responsible for Youth Affairs, Dr.…