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Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has said that more efforts must be made to address the crime situation here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of National Security said on Radio yesterday that the Police Force must find better strategies to fight crime.

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Kay’s life got flipped turned upside down in a matter of months, but her support network is strong and has held her up from the day she got her breast cancer diagnosis.

from the time, we got this diagnosis, everybody was onboard

Loop spotted the Team Kay shirts in the sea of pink shirts during the recent FCIB CIBC Walk for the Cure and got to chatting with participant Dawn, but it was Carol, the organiser, who told the full story.

Carol said that about 45 persons turned up for the walk to show that they are in this fight and on this journey with their beloved Kay, who is in her late 30s.

She said that Kay got her diagnosis within the last couple of months and everything moved quickly from there. Kay got a double mastectomy and “it was difficult for her”. So Carol said that their group of “older sisters” decided that they have to find ways to rally around her and show her they care and are here.

Kay got the surgery recently so she was not present at the walk, but for her Team, each and every one of them meant they had to complete it for their Kay. The hot sun at first and pouring rain in between did not dampen them their resolve. Carol said, “soaking wet, no one complained. It was all about Kay.” She said the walk was “symbolic. We are doing this one step at a time.”

She’s like a baby sister. It was a shock to everyone’s system

In their group chat it is about eight women and “from the time, we got this diagnosis, everybody was onboard.” And in that statement, Loop understood that Kay truly is not alone, her diagnosis was theirs in the most important sense.

Carol said, “Kay is the youngest in our group. She’s like a baby sister. It was a shock to everyone’s system.” She explained that it is understood that cancer does not pick and choose and age does not matter, but this happening to their baby K showed that “life is precious and fragile and you have to celebrate every moment, and having a support system is key”.

Since Kay’s diagnosis, Carol said that something has stood out even more for her and their group – “Checking-in is most important.”

In addition to helping Kay in this current chapter of her life, Carol said that the group of “sisters” have now learned so much more about cancer and through the Cancer Support Services (CSS), they are becoming part of a wider network of supporters for persons diagnosed with various forms of cancer.

Carol said CSS has introduced Kay to a lot of people and now, “we get involved in these fundraisers to help others on this journey.”

Good News Day on Loop News is November 10, 2022.

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Five cases of tuberculosis have been confirmed among inmates at one of the island’s correctional facilities.

The Department of Correctional Services, in a release Tuesday, said the Ministry of Health and Wellness is now conducting tuberculosis (TB) screening for inmates at the correctional facility, however, it did not name the facility.

The five inmates have been hospitalised and are said to be responding well to treatment.

“No staff member has tested positive for TB,” the Department of Correctional Services said.

The contacts of the hospitalised inmates have since been identified and are being screened, the release said.

“Already, close to 100 inmates have been administered the Mantoux skin test, which, together with screening for symptoms – including coughing, weight loss and fever – is done as part of the first level of evaluation for TB.

“The next level of evaluation involves a chest X-ray and a sputum test for which inmates are currently being scheduled,” the Department of Correctional Services said.

TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually attacks the lungs, though it can attack any part of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain, the release said.

Pointing out that not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick as two TB conditions exist: latent TB infection, which is where the bacteria live in the body without getting you sick, and TB disease, which is where the bacteria are active in the body.

“If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal,” the release said.

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St. John’s Development Corporation announces the Christmas Vending 2022 which will run from December 10, 2022 to January 7, 2023.

Applications are now available at the Head Office at Vendors Mall Thames Street and at the Craft Market at the Public Market Complex.

An application fee of EC$10.00 is required and forms can be obtained between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from Monday to Fridays.

The fees for the types of items to be sold are listed on the application forms and the Corporation advises that there is limited space available.

Vending will be allowed on-street and also in enclosed areas.

The off-street locations are Judgement Square, PDO Building (Flea Market area aka Ben Dung) and the area outside of the King George V Grounds on Valley Road.

The on -street locations are Market Street in the vicinity of the FisheriesBuilding, outside the Hero’s Park, Upper Redeliffe Street, LowerRedcliffe Street downstairs thePigottMal, St. Mary’s Street, Upper Nevis Street in the vicinity of Judgement Square, Upper Church Street, and Corn Alley.

Market Street outside Judgement Square, Market Street outside the Museum for Christmas week only 19th- 2 4 December 2022.

Vendors are advised that the all COVID 19 protocols established are to be adhered to and the Corporation will be vigilant in the administration of the vending during the period.

There are also rules and regulations which are specific to the vending operation and the Corporation will be diligent in policing these rules.

For more information contact: / Mrs. Carolyn Thomas-Parker, City Manager Tel: (268) 481-7515

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