Sections of a runway There are runway markings. The runway thresholds are markings across the runway that denote the beginning and end of the designated space for landing and takeoff under non-emergency conditions. The runway safety area is the cleared, smoothed and the graded area around the paved runway. It is kept free from any obstacles that might impede … Continue reading SIGNS AND MEANING
Category: Caribbean
HELPING HANDS
Now that the Caribbean has settled down and the thoughts of rebuilding and getting lives together we still have to remember that God is in control. Your life has been spared and you are still about your Father's business. It is time to reflect on the past two weeks and the Irma episode. What can … Continue reading HELPING HANDS
INDEPENDENCE DAY IS NEAR
In ten (10) days St. Vincent and the Grenadines will celebrate 38 years of Freedom (in part) from Great Britain. We have come a long way with the exception of going back to 2 obstacles in our sovereignty. The Queen still as head of State The Privy Council as the final Court of Appeal It was … Continue reading INDEPENDENCE DAY IS NEAR
MILLIONS MISSING FROM BARBADOS REVENUE AUTHORITY
The news last night that an employee of the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has been charged with theft of money belonging to the Crown, comes even as the Auditor General’s Report for 2016 indicates that the revenue collection agency is unable to account for millions of dollars. The Report, which examined BRA activities for the … Continue reading MILLIONS MISSING FROM BARBADOS REVENUE AUTHORITY
OUTTA SOUTHSIDE
Good morning the Gregg, Bynoe, Abbott, Stowe, Ollivierre, Dasantos, Families of Bequia. Not forgetting the Tannis, Dewars, Snagg, Kydd in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, United Kingdom, USA and wherever a family member is located. First, we have to thank God for health and strength and for the breath of … Continue reading OUTTA SOUTHSIDE
LET’S TALK HEALTHCARE
It is good to talk when you have no personal contact or connection to the Healthcare industry. If you only rely on what others reported then there is a problem. All over the world and in major cities there is a lack of items in the hospital. We read of the dire situation in Trinidad … Continue reading LET’S TALK HEALTHCARE
MILTON CATO HOSPITAL TO OPEN CANCER UNIT
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is to open a department of Oncology (cancer treatment unit) at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital by next month. “We are trying to strengthen and improve the provision of medical services to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital and one … Continue reading MILTON CATO HOSPITAL TO OPEN CANCER UNIT
Trinidad and Tobago Weather Center
Tsunamis – A Rare But Potentially Devastating Threat to The Eastern Caribbean. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO WEATHER CENTER·THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 Some hazards, like tropical cyclones and flooding are all too frequent across the Lesser Antilles – particularly after the 2017 Hurricane Season. Other hazards, such as earthquakes, are not uncommon but in the Eastern Caribbean … Continue reading Trinidad and Tobago Weather Center
LIAT RESUMES FLIGHTS TO DOMINICA
LIAT RESTARTS LIMITED COMMERCIAL SERVICE TO DOMINICA Following the opening announcement by Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerritt, LIAT will resume a limited commercial service to Douglas Charles Airport as we begin to normalize operations following Hurricane Maria. The service will operate daily alternating between the hubs of Antigua and Barbados. Interim Chief Commercial … Continue reading LIAT RESUMES FLIGHTS TO DOMINICA
STOP THE KILLINGS
Come on St. Vincent and STOP the senseless killings. What are you doing with the good name of the Homeland? Maybe there is need to get external help in dealing with this outrageous behaviour. This is not a good climate for investors who have expressed willingness to do business in the country. What level of security … Continue reading STOP THE KILLINGS
