SVG and Taiwan signs two treaties

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Republic of China Taiwan are continuing to deepen relations with the signing of two treaties.

The Agency for Public Information, API says, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves today signed two Treaties on behalf of the Government of   St Vincent and the Grenadines, with the Government of The Republic  of China Taiwan.

The treaties signed were the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and the Treaty on the transfer of Sentenced Persons.

A letter of Intent for Co-operation on Higher Education was also signed.

The treaties were co-signed by Taiwan’s Minister of Justice Tsai Ching-hsiang, while the Minister of Education, Pan Wen-chung signed the Letter of Intent on Higher Education.   President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen witnessed the ceremony.

The ceremony formed part of a day of celebrations arranged by the Taiwanese President in honour of Prime Minister Gonsalves.

The Prime Minister is leading a seven-member delegation on a one week official visit to Taiwan.

Meanwhile the Vincentian delegation in Taiwan will continue with their hectic itinerary this week.

On Tuesday, the Prime Minister and his delegation will visit Taiwan’s International Co-operation and Development Fund, ICDF, before proceeding to the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Embassy in Taiwan, to meet with Vincentian students studying in Taiwan.

On Wednesday the delegation will travel via Taiwan’s High spoeed Train from Nangang to Zuoying Station, and will meet with the Mayor of Kaohsiung, Chi Mai Chen.

The Prime Minister’s entourage will then attend a Briefing by the Port of Kaohsiung, and take a cruise from there.

On Thursday August 11th the team will visit one of the largest Shipbuilding Ports in the world – the Jong Shyn Shipbuuilding Group in the morning.  And in the afternoon the Prime Minister will meet with the Premier of Taiwan, Su Tseng Chang in the late afternoon.

Finally on Friday, the Vincentian delegation will visit the Taiwanese Overseas and Development Corporation

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Newly Appointed Consul General to the USA, Rondy Mc Intosh receives warm welcome

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Vincentians residing in New York gathered at the Friends of Crown Heights on Saturday, to welcome newly installed Consul General   to the United States of America, Rondy  Mc Intosh.

Mr. Mc Intosh assumed office as the Consul General for  St Vincent and the Grenadines to the United States on August 1st.

The CEO of the Friends of Crown Heights, Vaughn Toney, described the newly installed Consul General as a humble man who remembers his roots and takes pride in the hard work that has propelled him to public prominence

In his address to the gathering, Mr. Mc Intosh gave the assurance that he has a wealth of knowledge and experience, having worked closely for many years with nationals both at  home and abroad.

He also spoke of his service to his country through the relief efforts which he spearheaded under this Good Hearts Foundation Charity Group, and his collaboration with Vincy Ambassadors.

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Mr. Mc Intosh also spoke of his plans to bring the Consulate to the people, through more hands-on interaction and the establishment of satellite passport sessions.

Meanwhile, in an address delivered at the ceremony, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador to the United States, Lou-Anne Gilchrist welcomed CG Mc Intosh to the Consulate, for which the Embassy has general oversight.

Ambassador Gilchrist said Mr. McIntosh brings with him decades of experience in the cultural arena and the corresponding interpersonal and communication skills.

She noted that he also brings years of experience in marketing to the post. Taken together, the experience and skills position him well to interact with and serve Vincentians in the Diaspora, while continuing to strengthen the bonds with those at home.

Mr. McIntosh replaces former Consul General Howie Prince, who served in the position since 2016.

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Work on the Bailey Bridge is expected to commence this week

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The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is moving  forward with its thrust to improve the quality of life for residents  of North windward.

Minister of Transport and Works Montgomery Daniel says work is expected to begin this week on the installation of a Bailey Bridge at the Overland River.

Minister Daniel made the announcement, as he spoke with the Agency for Public Information, API, during a tour of the North Windward area by members of Cabinet last week.

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Minister Daniel said the bridge is urgently needed, to make the area safer for commuters.

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NBC’s Covid-19 Update – Monday August 8th 2022

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There were no new cases of Covid 19 recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday August 7th, from either PCR or Rapid Antigen Tests.

In its latest update, the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment says there are now 57 active cases of Covid 19 locally.

Rawdica Stephen tells us more in NBC’s Covid-19 update.

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4ème étape du Tour de la Guadeloupe: Veljko Stojnic a réussi son coup à Goyave

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Le Serbe (Corratec) remporte la 4e étape entre Lamentin et Goyave à la suite d’une longue échappée en compagnie de Clavier et Eustache. Le Martiniquais aura même été maillot jaune durant plus de 40 minutes. Premier podium pour un Guadeloupéen avec la 3e place de Kendric Clavier.

Après une échappée en compagnie d’Adrien Alidor avortée samedi lors de la 2e étape, Veljko Stonic a cette fois-ci réussi son coup en remportant la 4e étape après une longue échappée. Le Serbe agrafe une deuxième victoire d’étape en course 2.2 après celle du Tour du Venezuela le 29 juillet dernier. Accompagné à l’avant de 5 autres coureurs durant la deuxième moitié de l’étape, Stojnic a été dans tous les bons coups en remportant les deux points chauds, puis les 25 points de la victoire…


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Animations : stage de gaming et tournoi au Moule

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Dans le cadre des activités de la ludothèque itinérante, la collectivité et l’association Les Nakama créole organise trois journées de sensibilisation autour du gaming du 9 au 11 août, à la médiathèque et en prime, un tournoi le 12 août.

Vous vouliez participer au stage gaming, organisé par l’association Les Nakama (1) créole, qui aura lieu à la médiathèque du Moule, les 9, 10 et 11 août, de 14 heures à 18 heures ? C’est trop tard. Les seize places ont été prises d’assaut, principalement par des jeunes de 12 et 13 ans.  Vous avez encore une petite chance, il reste quelques places pour le tournoi Mario Kart 8 luxe, le 12 août, de 9 à 18 heures à la médiathèque.

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Stojnic a réussi son coup en remportant la 4ème étape du Tour Cycliste de Guadeloupe

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Après une échappée en compagnie d’Adrien Alidor avortée samedi lors de la 2e étape, Veljko Stonic a cette fois-ci son coup en remportant la 4e étape après une longue échappée. Le grand perdant du jour aura été Cédric Eustache, virtuellement maillot jaune à partir de la moitié de la course, le Martiniquais aura mal négocié les derniers kilomètres et manque la victoire d’étape et la place de leader au général.

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St Mary’s brings the ‘flava’ of Jamaican Jerk to the snack aisle! Loop Jamaica

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St Mary’s is set to ignite taste buds across the island, bite by bite and crunch by crunch, with its latest snack creation, St Mary’s Jerk Chicken Potato Chips.

Paying homage to the distinctly Jamaican dish that is known and loved worldwide, this flavour-packed snack will hit the shelves in time for the celebration of Jamaica’s 60th Anniversary of Independence.

“When it comes to flavours there’s nothing more sought after or synonymous with Jamaica than Jerk,” declared St Mary’s Marketing Manager Erin Mitchell.

“From renowned Boston Jerk in Portland to the street corner pan chicken chef to star-rated restaurants, if Jerk is on the menu, it’s a must-have. So, we are delighted to launch St Mary’s Jerk Chicken Potato Chips, inspired by our famed local dish, during Jamaica’s 60th celebrations to highlight the culinary significance of the flavour.

Inspired by Jerk Chicken, it is expected to deliver a familiar earthy, savoury, and spicy blend of exotic flavours that consumers have come to associate with the meal in every bite. With convenience and culinary excitement freshly packed in a 60g bag, St Mary’s has projected a retail price of approximately JM$250.

The St Mary’s Jerk Chicken Potato Chips, like its predecessors, is gluten-free, trans-fat-free and cholesterol free.

Additionally, Mitchell noted that with the creation of St Mary’s Jerk Chicken Potato Chips, “Jamaican Jerk Chicken lovers will no longer be limited to enjoying their favourite delight at set mealtimes; they can now treat themselves to a bag of St Mary’s potato chips; anytime, anywhere.”

This new flavour comes almost two years after the launch of St Mary’s potato chip line in 2020 with flavours Fire and Sea Salt. However, this snack creation stands as the sixth product innovation for the brand in less than 12 months.

“It’s been a whirlwind year for us, but very satisfying,” noted Mitchell.

“We firmly believe that St Mary’s is where good things happen and we’ve been showcasing that with our new line of products — Banana Chips Fire, Sweet & Spicy Plantain Strips and Johnny Crunchers in Fry Dumpling, Red Herring & Tin Cheese. And we’ve also enhanced that promise with our new logo, packaging, and brand activities. We simply hope our St Mary’s snack community is as excited as we are about all the new and tasty ways, they can snack with us; and that they will join us on this journey of innovation.”

Nevertheless, snackers, have much to look forward to before the end of 2022 as St Mary’s, a subsidiary of Jamaica Producers Group, retains an active focus on innovation and bringing more excitement, flavour, and diversity to the snack category.

From the beloved Banana to Plantain; Cassava to Breadfruit Chips; and most recently, Johnny Crunchers — the company prides itself on developing a strong tropical snack and produces a brand that showcases the best flavours of the Caribbean to the world.

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Cops intercept getaway vehicle after MoBay robbery, arrest three Loop Jamaica

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Three men were arrested and charged with robbery with aggravation and illegal possession of firearm following an incident at a supermarket in Orange Lane, Montego Bay, St James on July 31.

Charged are: Doni Malcolm, 25, otherwise called ‘CJ’, of Paradise Row; Nathan Campbell, 29, otherwise called ‘Bubinile’, a chef also of Paradise Row; and Matthew Reid, 27, of William Street in Montego Bay, St James.

Reports from the police are that about 10:44am, all three men entered the supermarket where they allegedly robbed the owner of several cartons of cigarettes and $100,000 before escaping in a Toyota Fielder motor car.

A report was made to the police who subsequently conducted an intelligence-led vehicular check point operation along the Unity Hall main road in the parish, where a vehicle fitting the description of the one the alleged robbers were travelling in was seen.

The driver was signalled to stop, and he complied. The vehicle was searched and several cartons of cigarettes were found. The men were arrested and charged after a question-and-answer session. They are to appear before the Western Regional Gun Court on Wednesday, August 24.

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LETTER: To say that white people ought to be viewed as enemies simply because they are white is a hateful and irresponsible statement

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Dear Editor:

Observer Media Group needs to do better.

Last night, I was listening to Observer’s Snake Pit and a caller was rambling on making some disturbing pronouncements. Firstly, the caller said, “The white man should always be viewed as the enemy.”

I waited with bated breath to hear if that statement would have been checked by any of the hosts because that statement is easily classified as hate speech.

I am a proud black woman and I don’t believe white people oftentimes need defenders because whether they want to accept it or not, white supremacy has done a number on a lot of races.

However, to say that white people ought to be viewed as enemies simply because they are white is a hateful and irresponsible statement that ought not to be uttered on media.

Further, the caller went on to mention assassination at which point Mr. Knight intervened (a delayed response might I add), asking the caller to “take back” that statement. However, the caller went on to debate and try to justify their use of the term.

I do not understand how a media company can allow its ethics to be compromised by guests or callers. The individual did not “take back” the statement but was allowed to continue with their diatribe.

Also, a woman who’s been on the programme quite regularly in recent times needs to learn to prepare herself to be on a programme discussing current events.

She cannot hope to lend meaningful perspectives on topics she’s only learning of because of Mr. Knight.

This woman never seems to have scanned a credible news report and when Mr. Knight would ask her if she knows what’s happening in so and so neighbouring country, her response oftentimes is, “Wha’?” Madame, when you are uninformed of what’s happening here, regionally or internationally, it comes across as you are on the station to preach the message of UPP come what may because you have no substance to weigh your stance against.

I am a lover of local media but can we please do better.

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