Area or Agency: National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) - St. Vincent and the Grenadines Date: 9th November, 2016 Person reporting: Michelle Forbes – Director (Ag). Time: 12:00 p.m. 1.0 The Event A trough system is affecting St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This produced heavy rainfall, flash flooding, landslides and damage to several homes on mainland St. Vincent and Bequia. The meteorological office advised that these conditions will continue to affect the island for most of the day. The National Emergency Council (NEC) of NEMO, activated the National Emergency Operation Centre (EOC). Two shelters are activated. 2.0 Declaration The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines authorized:
3.0 The Impact Preliminary reports on the impacts of the Trough System are as follows: 3.1 Persons Affected: Dead: One (One ten year old male in Bequia) Missing: One eight year old in Campden Park. Injured: One ten year in Campden Park Homeless: Nil Provided with Shelter: 50 persons 3.2 Housing Number Damaged: 38 3.3 Infrastructure There are reports of road blockages and landslides. The ET. Joshua Airport was flooded and remains closed until further notice. Clean up operations continues. 3.4 Health All District Hospitals are functioning and the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) yard and the sterilization room is flooded. 3.5. Water The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) reported broken pipelines and blockages to intakes and water supply in all areas will be interrupted until further notice. 3.6. Search and Rescue: The Police and the Coast Guard are currently conducting search and rescue in the Campden Park area for the missing child. An 80 year person in Glen Side Mespo was removed to safety. 3.7. Electricity Report from VINLEC states that eight electric poles are down. There is power outage the following areas:
3.7 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION Press Releases and Public Service Announcements have been penned and distributed to all Media Houses and to the social media platforms of the NEMO, API and NBC Radio. 5.0 Brief Description of Actions Taken so far:
6.0 Immediate Needs There are no immediate needs. STAY OFF THE ROADS AND FILL UP WATERThe National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) has advised the general public to stay off the roads until further notice. Acting Director of NEMO Michelle Forbes said on radio this morning that there has already been flash flooding in several areas and it would be dangerous if persons try to cross the flood waters. All civil servants are advised to remain at home but Essential Workers and workers of the National Emergency Operations Centre are asked to report to work/ NEMO as soon as it is safe to do so. The Central Water and Sewage Authority is also advising consumers to fill containers with water as it may become necessary later today for them to interrupt the water supply to clean the system. All schools and the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College are closed today. SVG is being affected by a trough system. NO SCHOOL TODAY BECAUSE OF HEAVY RAINSThere will be no school today in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Mourine Williams said this morning on NBC Radio that children who are still at home should remain at home and those on their way to school, who are still in the company of their parents should remain with their parents. Williams however advised school leaders that all schools should remain open for children who have already arrived there. The Meteorological Office at the E T Joshua Airport advised this morning that a surface trough is affecting the islands. The forecast is for generally cloudy and breezy conditions with scattered showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms. Residents and motorists in areas prone to landslide and flooding should exercise caution. THE WEATHER IN SVGSynopsis: A surface trough continues to affect the islands. Forecast: Generally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers, periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms. Residents and motorists in areas prone to landslide and flooding should exercise caution. Flooding and landslides have been reported. The Et Joshua Airport, Kingstown and Heritage square have been severely flooded. There have also been reports that a 6 year old boy was washed away this morning, and to date, he has still been unaccounted for.
Minister of Fisheries in SVG stands behind the bold step to prohibit the capturing of sea turtles
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has joined an esteemed list of countries worldwide preventing the capturing of sea turtles. This came after a series of consultations locally, with regional and international stake holders, including WIDECAST partners Carla Daniel and Dr. Darren Browne of the Barbados Sea Turtle Project. Research has revealed that all our turtles face different levels of threat, from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered. The outright prohibition of capturing sea turtles has been launched under the theme, "No extinction in my generation". All of the turtle species in our waters were facing various levels of threats, and my Government decided that it was time to fall in line with the steps taken by our brothers and sisters in Cuba, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and South and Latin America to institute a total ban on the killing of sea turtles and harvesting of their eggs. The total prohibition is to be effective from January 1st, 2017. The thirty five (35) year old Minister of Fisheries, Hon. Saboto Caesar and former Island Scholar, noted that this decision was made with future generations of Vincentians in mind. It comes as one of the biggest conservation acts by the Government which took office in 2001.
Recently, Minister Caesar championed and received recognition by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in Rome for the Government's efforts to fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Rural Transformation will host an Agro Tourism seminar on November 15th, which will begin to highlight how SVG can do more to showcase its natural resources (flora and fauna) and its agriculture as an eco-tourism product, bringing new revenue into the country. The Ministry will continue to work with conservation groups like the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Preservation Fund, the Union Island Nature Adventure Tours and the Turtle Project Mustique to increase public awareness about the threats to sea turtles and reasons why they should be protected, including the role they play in the health of our reef systems. The Ministry of Health in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on said Tuesday that there has been an increase, recently, in the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, but did not disclose any figures. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is advising Vincentians, particularly school administrators and parents, to be cautious in how they deal with the cases, to minimize a further outbreak. According to a release from the Ministry of Health, Tuesday, the symptoms usually include fever, sore throat, reduced appetite, painful sores in the mouth, with blisters on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Blisters may also appear on the knees, elbows, buttocks or genital area. The disease commonly occurs in children under 5 years of age, but a milder form of the disease may also develop in older children and adults. Parents are advised to seek medical attention to help manage symptoms. The release further stated that “children can become infected through personal contact, such as hugging, kissing, sharing cups and utensils, with other infected children or adults. The virus that causes HFMD can also be spread through coughing and sneezing, contact with nose and throat secretions (such as saliva, sputum, or nasal mucus), blister fluid, and feces (for example when changing a diaper). The Ministry further advises that HFMD is highly contagious and urges parents to care for children at home and away from other children for a period of 7-10 days, or until the infection resolves”. “The Senior Nursing Officer/Community Nursing Service, Sr. Cecile James-Samuel, notes that the best method of prevention is regular hand washing with soap and water for children and their care givers. Disinfecting surfaces, including toys and doorknobs, can help to minimize and control the spread of the disease” – the release further stated. By: Demion McTair A training workshop on Labour Market Information and its Use in Policy Planning is taking place AT THE e- Government Centre in the Clico Building, which began yesterday Monday November 7th- 10th .
The workshop is being organized by the CARICOM Secretariat under the 10th EDF Project, which deals with the Establishment of a Labour Market System for the Proper Management of the Regime for the Free Movement of Skills within the CSME. It will bring together stakeholders from various Government Ministries and Departments and Statutory bodies that are involved in the production, analysis and dissemination of labour market data. The main purpose of the training is to provide the stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and understanding of labour market information and its use in policy and planning; and would also examine among other things, key labour market and sectoral policy issues, sources of labour market information and key indicators of the labour market, as well as training on the analysis of vacancy survey. The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Labour market Information System (SVG-LMIS) was established in 2010 and is currently administered by the Department of Labour. The workshop will commence on Monday November 7th at the E. Government Centre in the Clico building at 8:30 am. It can seem overwhelming when you or someone you love has diabetes. What to eat can be one of the biggest concerns. Let us guide you with quick meal ideas, healthy snack choices and tips for eating out. But first... What is Diabetes? Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. Patients with high blood sugar will typically experience polyuria (frequent urination), they will become increasingly thirsty (polydipsia) and hungry (polyphagia). Here are some Diabetes health tips that are sure to help you.
- Remember to drink lots of water
- If you do not want to join a gym there are other conventional and unconventional ways to keep moving such as walking, swimming, dancing or being involved in an active pastime such as playing cricket.
- It is therefore very critical that you pay close attention to your feet. It is advised to check your feet at least every night at bedtime, paying close attention to cuts, bruises or sores. These may become infected and eventually lead to amputations.
- Allow it to come to room temperature before injecting it into your skin to ensure a less painful experience. - Check regularly to ensure the same consistency and appearance is maintained. - Do not shake the insulin vial too rigorously for this can damage it
- Take all medication on time and as prescribed by your doctor, even if you think you are feeling better or “cured”. - If you tend to forget to take your medication leave reminders around the house on easily visible surfaces, such as refrigerator door, counter tops or bedroom tables.
- Check your blood sugar level as often as possible and record the result every time in a notebook (state date and time of day as well). - Also, test your blood pressure and cholesterol regularly. Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Hon. Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has called for the reorganization of fisheries centres across the country, on Tuesday, 1st November, 2016 whilst delivering the feature address at the handover ceremony for a project for the improvement of fishery equipment and machinery in SVG under the Japan grant aid programme. Prime Minister Gonsalves added that he has encouraged the private sector to get involved in helping to run the fisheries centres in the country. To this end, he disclosed that management of the Kingstown fisheries centre will be transferred to the Agriculture Input Warehouse as of January 2017. Also in his address, Prime Minister Gonsalves described the relationship between SVG and Japan as “a very strong friendship.” He extended his thanks to the Government and People of Japan for their generous contribution. Dr. Gonsalves stated that “The extent of this particular package is $11 000 000 EC Dollars. The project, he said, covered fisheries centres in Bequia, Calliaqua, Canouan, Owia and Union Island. According to the Prime Minister, improvement of the fisheries centres included: upgrading of refrigeration equipment, replacement of ice machines, chill and cold storage facilities, rehabilitation of water harvesting supplies, relocation of fuel facility in Owia, deployment of two submersible fish aggregate devices, 2 refrigeration trucks for the transportation of fish and fish products, and 13 grass root projects. Dr. Gonsalves said at the Kingstown fish market, they will overhaul 10 compressors and provide 2 graphic panels for monitoring and maintaining of the equipment. Dr. Gonsalves used the opportunity to address concerns about marine conservation in SVG. In light of this, he stated that Cabinet has mandated as of January 1st 2017 to impose a “complete ban on the hunting and the killing of turtles and also of the eggs”. Prime Minister Gonsalves announced that plans are already in place to promote turtle watching in Colonaire and Big Sands, Sandy Bay. Dr. Gonsalves stated that these measures are in keeping with the mantra, “no extinction in our generation”. K.Woodley Vincentian Designer Kimya Glasgow has expanded her design business to include a line of throw cushion covers under the label Kimya Glasgow HOME. The collection includes limited Gold Polka Dot Brocade cushion covers in small, medium and large; hand-painted and screen-printed natural cotton canvas. "They all work together and separately", says Ms Glasgow. The covers include a series called "Doll Faces". Each "Doll Face" has its own mood, and is about spreading positive thoughts. "Namaste", "C'est La Vie", "Peace" and "No Worries" are their names. "Namaste" is a Hindu greeting of peace, "C'est La Vie", a French way of saying "that's life" or "throw it over your shoulders" or "nothing you can do about it", and "No Worries" is our Caribbean Doll Face. There is also the first in a series of Garifuna-inspired with petroglyphs in metallic hues. "We chose neutral tones that can work in almost any room, or be used as inspiration for designing a room around." "The philosophy is that this is a different way to show patriotism and identify as Vincentians. Wearing flag colors is not the only way we can identify as Vincentian. We can more include indigenous motifs that we can wear, and live with, as part of our daily lives". According to Ms. Glasgow, "Even though we are a tiny business, we are more than a clothing company. We are a growing Caribbean lifestyle brand, applying our Caribbean aesthetic to shopping, decor, entertainment and more." "It started with my love of interior design as one of my creative outlets. Throw cushions add polish to a room and complete a look. We view them more as art pieces to be collected and added to a room as an accent, as opposed to trying to match and color coordinate it to everything." Cushion Covers are retailed through the Kimya Glasgow store at the Cruise ship Terminal, known for its 100% Caribbean and Vincentian selection. First seen on news784.com |
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