March is Women’s History Month along with other celebratory movements. In this month, this article honors women and girls who are no longer with us due to sexual and domestic violence. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), like many other islands in the Caribbean and the world over, has known sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct. Perpetrators are often those who are in power. Women have been manipulated, exploited, and poorly treated. Their dependency on a system continues to fail them as it has failed them for centuries. According to studies, violence against women and girls is the most pervasive violation of human rights in the world (Guy-Cupid, 2016).
The current “Me Too” movement brings to the forefront issues of sexual violence and misconduct and gives women across the nation and the world a voice to finally verbalized with a degree of subtlety, thoughtfulness, and judiciousness yet boldness, to say “me too” and “ no more.” Nearly 18 million women have reported sexual assault since 1998 (https://metoomvmt.org ). As a community, an Island, a Nation and members of the world, both men and women must echo the sentiment of the “Me too” and “No More” movement. A nation divided against itself is a nation of doom. Progress is eradication of the problem of sexual and domestic violence. SVG must speak against those who insist on perpetuating a society and structure that benefits only themselves. The data shows that men in power have always been the most pervasive at sexual misconduct. Actively and aggressively calling for changes in laws and policies, and creation of other laws will change the current legislation that forgives their atrocities against women and girls. The Department of Foreign Policy and Research in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce is inviting submissions from students in local secondary schools and colleges, as well as academics and young professionals from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, to participate in the 2017/2018 Essay Writing Competition. The Department of Foreign Policy and Research in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce is inviting submissions from students in local secondary schools and colleges, as well as academics and young professionals from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, to participate in the 2017/2018 Essay Writing Competition. There are two groups for competition: Group 1 (Ages 15 – 20 years) and Group 2 (Ages 21 – 30 years). In Group 1, the topic is: “The opening of the Argyle International Airport will provide Saint Vincent and the Grenadines air access to new international markets. In what ways can the new international airport facilitate increased foreign investment and aid in diversifying our trade portfolio?” Participants in group 2 will discuss the topic “As of January 2017, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines began a 3 year term on the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), additionally, this country is bidding for a seat on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member. The top three winners in Group 1 will receive $500, $300 and S250 respectively as well as trophies. In Group 2, the top three participants will receive $500, $400 and $250 respectively as well as trophies. Digicel SVG will provide Samsung smartphones to the first place winners in both categories and to the second place winner in Group 1. For further details and guidelines, interested persons should visit the Ministry’s Facebook Page “Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce”, or call the Ministry at 784-456-2060. The deadline for applications is 13th April, 2018 at 5 pm. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Commerce says it remains committed to enhancing public diplomacy at home and abroad. Like our Facebook pageWhen packed with electronics and sensors to monitor, expect the car to flash those warning signals, every time something goes wrong while driving. It is called Car Dashboard warning lights that lets you drive much safer on the roads. So, how it works? Well, as soon as something goes wrong in the car, one or the other feature gets activated on the dashboard. This activates the signal funnels through the electrical system, illuminating a hieroglyphic, which is then displayed on the dashboard to the driver. Car Dashboard Warning Lights: Symbols and their MeaningsThe dashboard is full of symbols, which may differ slightly in different cars. But, most of the vehicle’s dashboard will represent the same meaning, displaying almost the same icons right there. While some lights could portend a serious malfunction, here are explained some important signals which you should not be ignoring anyway. Ray J and Princess Love are expecting their first child together. Ray J and Princess Love attend a Hairshow After party at Medusa on August 21, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia where Ray J (real name William Norwood Jr.) continued announced “I’mma be a dad [...] I’m nervous, excited. It finally happened. My first one.” The couple have kept the sex of the kid under wraps -- but if you peep the registry they got for their shower ... it's pretty clear they're having a girl. The couple tied the knot in Los Angeles in August 2016. Now, Ray and Princess' baby registry is littered with pink -- from onesies to cribs and literally everything in between -- so you can kinda only come to one logical conclusion. Their fertility struggles were chronicled throughout season 4 of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, and they further expressed their frustrations during the VH1 reality series’ reunion special in October. The gifts ain't cheap either. A baby basket made of cashmere runs about $2,800, while a travel crib costs about $300. A lot of outfits range between $25 and $200 ... and a damn rocking sheep (horses are out apparently) will set their guests back nearly $1,000! The National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) through the technical support provided by the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Center in Port-of –Spain, Trinidad wishes to advise the General Public that due to increased activities of the Kick em’ Jenny Volcano the alert level has been raised from Yellow to ORANGE. With this increase in the alert level, ships and other marine operators are asked to observe the exclusion zone of 5 km/3.1miles. NaDMA in collaboration with the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Center will continue to monitor the activities of Kick em’ Jenny and will update the public as necessary. For additional information, please contact NaDMA on 440-8390-4 / 440-0838, email: [email protected] or website: www.nadma.gd. NaDMA, the official source for all disaster related information in Grenada. Source: http://uwiseismic.com Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Some health effects caused by HPV can be prevented by the HPV vaccines. What is HPV? HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is a different virus than HIV and HSV (herpes). 79 million Americans, most in their late teens and early 20s, are infected with HPV. There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers. But there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening. How is HPV spread? You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms. Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person. You also can develop symptoms years after you have sex with someone who is infected. This makes it hard to know when you first became infected. Does HPV cause health problems? In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area. They can be small or large, raised or flat, or shaped like a cauliflower. A healthcare provider can usually diagnose warts by looking at the genital area. Does HPV cause cancer? HPV can cause cervical and other cancers including cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, or anus. It can also cause cancer in the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils (called oropharyngeal cancer). Cancer often takes years, even decades, to develop after a person gets HPV. The types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types of HPV that can cause cancers. There is no way to know which people who have HPV will develop cancer or other health problems. People with weak immune systems (including those with HIV/AIDS) may be less able to fight off HPV. They may also be more likely to develop health problems from HPV. How can I avoid HPV and the health problems it can cause? You can do several things to lower your chances of getting HPV. Get vaccinated. The HPV vaccine is safe and effective. It can protect against diseases (including cancers) caused by HPV when given in the recommended age groups. (See “Who should get vaccinated?” below) CDC recommends 11 to 12 year olds get two doses of HPV vaccine to protect against cancers caused by HPV. For more information on the recommendations, please see: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hpv/public/index.html Get screened for cervical cancer. Routine screening for women aged 21 to 65 years old can prevent cervical cancer. If you are sexually active
Catch-up vaccines are recommended for boys and men through age 21 and for girls and women through age 26, if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger. The vaccine is also recommended for gay and bisexual men (or any man who has sex with a man) through age 26. It is also recommended for men and women with compromised immune systems (including those living with HIV/AIDS) through age 26, if they did not get fully vaccinated when they were younger. How do I know if I have HPV? There is no test to find out a person’s “HPV status.” Also, there is no approved HPV test to find HPV in the mouth or throat. There are HPV tests that can be used to screen for cervical cancer. These tests are only recommended for screening in women aged 30 years and older. HPV tests are not recommended to screen men, adolescents, or women under the age of 30 years. Most people with HPV do not know they are infected and never develop symptoms or health problems from it. Some people find out they have HPV when they get genital warts. Women may find out they have HPV when they get an abnormal Pap test result (during cervical cancer screening). Others may only find out once they’ve developed more serious problems from HPV, such as cancers. How common is HPV and the health problems caused by HPV? HPV (the virus): About 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV. About 14 million people become newly infected each year. HPV is so common that almost every person who is sexually-active will get HPV at some time in their life if they don’t get the HPV vaccine. Health problems related to HPV include genital warts and cervical cancer. Genital warts: Before HPV vaccines were introduced, roughly 340,000 to 360,000 women and men were affected by genital warts caused by HPV every year.* Also, about one in 100 sexually active adults in the U.S. has genital warts at any given time. Cervical cancer: Every year, nearly 12,000 women living in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 women die from cervical cancer—even with screening and treatment. There are other conditions and cancers caused by HPV that occur in people living in the United States. Every year, approximately 19,400 women and 12,100 men are affected by cancers caused by HPV. *These figures only look at the number of people who sought care for genital warts. This could be an underestimate of the actual number of people who get genital warts. I’m pregnant. Will having HPV affect my pregnancy?If you are pregnant and have HPV, you can get genital warts or develop abnormal cell changes on your cervix. Abnormal cell changes can be found with routine cervical cancer screening. You should get routine cervical cancer screening even when you are pregnant. Can I be treated for HPV or health problems caused by HPV? There is no treatment for the virus itself. However, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause:
Kingstown, St. Vincent; March 8, 2018 – ProjectMEN2020 congratulates the achievements of Vincentian women at home and abroad and the women of the world. International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women's rights. While the first observance of a Women's Day was held on February 28, 1909 in New York, March 8 was suggested by the 1910 International Woman's Conference to become an "International Woman's Day." After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations. This year, International Women’s Day comes on the heels of unprecedented global movement for women’s rights, equality and justice. This has taken the form of global marches and campaigns, including #MeToo and #TimesUp in the United States of America and their counterparts in other countries, on issues ranging from sexual harassment and femicide to equal pay and women’s political representation. Today in SVG several women’s groups and organizations are celebrating the rights and achievements of women. As male movement, ProjectMEN2020 stands in solidarity with our women who are hurting and are suffering in silence. We also join to recognize and celebrate your achievements and stand in support of your efforts, hats off to you. We are calling on the men and boys of the nation to come out today and stand, and march in solidarity with our nations, girls, mothers, wives, aunties, grannies and women on a whole. It is our duty and responsibility as boys, men, fathers and husbands to embrace and protect our girls and women. Venezuela's Arreaza Condemns 'Us Interventionism' In UN SpeechVenezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza condemned the interventionist actions of the United States and its European allies in his country's internal affairs Monday during his speech at the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. “For nearly two decades we've been harassed by interventionist foreign powers, eager to regain control of our oil, gas, gold, diamond, coltan, water and fertile lands,” said Arreaza before quoting Simon Bolivar when he said the United States wanted to “spread misery in Americas in the name of freedom.” Arreaza said U.S. President Donald Trump has been threatening Venezuela all this time and imposed sanctions against the country in an attempt to topple President Nicolas Maduro and his government. “We can't allow this Human Rights Council to be hijacked by those who only want to make war,” the Venezuelan top diplomat told high level officials during the meeting in Switzerland. Arreaza pointed to U.S. State Secretary Rex Tillerson's recent comments in which he openly suggested an overthrow of Venezuela's democratic government and said he wouldn't recognize the outcome of the next elections. Those are only some of the 105 international verbal attacks Venezuela has endured this year, the foreign minister added. Maduro has called more than 400 times for the opposition to take part in a dialogue to bring peace to the country, but they have been unwilling to do so Arreaza stressed. The opposition also didn't agree to participate in the elections on April 22, a date they themselves proposed. He further condemned the U.S. Government for making the world believe there's a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela with the intention of carrying out an intervention in the South American country, while highlighting recent comments by U.N. independent expert Alfred de Zayas. De Zayas said last week there was no humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. "Of course there is scarcity, anxiety and shortages but whoever has worked for decades for the United Nations and knows the situation of countries in Asia, Africa and some of America, knows that the situation in Venezuela is not a humanitarian crisis.” The expert explained that although many think that the country is on the verge of disaster, as media outlets do, "Venezuela suffers an economic war, a financial blockade, suffers a high level of smuggling and, of course, needs international solidarity to solve these problems." Arreaza also pointed out that “the Venezuelan people have benefited from social plans such as salary increase and the pension system announced by the president.” He added that “disabled people have been handed scholarships, unemployment has decreased to six percent, more than six million families have benefited by the Supply and Production Local Committee, and two million homes have been delivered.” “Venezuela ratifies its commitment with the U.N. in defense of human rights because other countries have abused them and violated them,” Arreaza claimed. “Human rights must be sacred and we can't allow them to be violated, because they're crucial in the defense of our humanity.” Ahead of his speech at the council the foreign minister held a meeting with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Source. Telesur. A low level trough will continue to affect Saint Vincent and the Grenadines this afternoon generating occasional showers and a few periods of light rain across the islands. Remnants from the trough will continue to generate a few showers tonight with an improvement anticipated as the night progresses. Saturday is forecast to be a fair day as this trough moves further north, out of the vicinity. On Sunday the Ridge of High Pressure will establish itself across the region creating an east - southeasterly wind flow. This wind flow pattern will generate moisture from the south. However, most of the shower activity is forecast to be offshore of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is on Monday, that this southerly flow coupled with a deep low to the north of the region will result in some showers and a few periods of light rain across SVG. Light to moderate winds will continue to move across the islands. Seas are to remain slight to moderate over the weekend, with deterioration on the eastern coast around Monday with swells peaking to 3.0 m. Meteorological Services. Argyle International Airport, St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
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