Archive for March, 2008
St. Vincent Video Tours on YouTube
The discovery of ancestors from St. Vincent, whether they lived on the island in the French or British colonial era, or in more modern times, sparks an interest in seeing the place they called home.
Caribbean Relief Program Kicked Off By World Bank
The World Bank’s new Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF), has gotten off to an amazing start following an announcement in Washington, D. C. on Monday, February 26. Demonstrating support for the world’s first ever multi-country catastrophe insurance pool, donors have pledged US$47 million to the reserve fund of the CCRIF, which will provide participating […]
Caribbean Film Festival Visits St. Vincent in March
Eight island nations are playing host to a Caribbean film festival from February through May. The event kicked off in St. Kitts and Nevis on February 22, and wraps up in Cuba May 31.
More Sea Passengers Visiting St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Port Kingstown is becoming a busier place. New figures released by the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and Youth show more visitors are beginning to trickle onto the island from the sea. Early numbers for the past year show increases in stay over trips, same day arrivals, yachting, and cruise ship visitors.
St. Vincent Sports Complex Facing Cricket World Cup Deadline
Two weeks and counting. That’s how long workers in St. Vincent have to finish repairs to the Arnos Vale Sports Complex, in time for Cricket World Cup warm-up matches. Those matches are scheduled to take place between March 5 and 9.
St. Vincent Native Loses in New York City Council Race
A former U. N. ambassador for St. Vincent and the Grenadines has lost his bid to become a New York City Council member. The winner of Tuesday’s special election made history by becoming the council’s first Haitian-born member. Dr. Mathieu Eugene will take the seat vacated by Yvette D. Clarke after her election to Congress […]
St. Vincent & the Grenadines Joins ALBA
St. Vincent & the Grenadines is among three Caribbean nations joining the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA). The other countries uniting with the principles of the Venezuelan initiative are Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica.
Bequia Easter Regatta Coming in April
Bequia’s annual Easter Regatta gets underway the first week of April. The event is organized by the Bequia Sailing Club. This year’s sponsors include well-known companies like Heineken, Pepsi, and Digicel.
Pro-Whaling Countries Criticize IWC
More than 30 pro-whaling countries are pointing fingers at the International Whaling Commission for not allowing small-scale whaling in Japan while authorizing such whaling in four other countries. The pro-whaling countries say the actions show the multilateral body’s “double standard.”
Canouan Native, NBA Star to Become U. S. Citizen
After living in the United States for nearly 16 years, basketball star and Canouan island native Adonal Foyle is preparing to become an American citizen. The center for Oakland, California’s Golden State Warriors left his homeland in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 1991 at the age of 16. He went on to attend Colgate […]
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