THE EVENING NEWS On the local scene Author and Consultant Karen Hinds has unveiled plans for the Third Annual Phenomenal Woman’s Conference, set to take place here in April next year. Speaking at a recent News Conference, Miss Hinds, explained that the conference is intended to provide a forum for women to share their experiences. Miss Hinds said the Conference would again be conducted in two sessions next year. Next year’s Phenomenal Woman’s Conference is slated for Friday April 10th and Saturday April 11th at the Russell’s Auditorium. It will be held under the theme: Unlocking the Secrets to Powerful, Profitable and Personable Relationships. And Vincentians who suffer from chronic non-communicable diseases are being urged to ensure that their various conditions are properly managed so that they do not develop complications. The appeal has come from Focal Point for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Rosmond Adams. Dr. Adams said it is very important that persons follow the guidelines given by local health personnel. Dr. Adams advised persons who are not affected by CNCD’s to avoid the risk factors that could lead to the development of these conditions. Meanwhile…. The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment today hosted a Health Fair at the leeward bus terminal as St. Vincent and the Grenadines joins the global community in observing World Aids Day. There were showcases of various aspects of health with a special focus on HIV and AIDS. More on the local scene The SVG Bar Association says it has crafted an interesting series of events and activities to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the formation of the OECS Bar Association. According to a release from the Association the events planned for the week include the 4th meeting of the OECS Bar Council, set to take place on Saturday December 6th. Delegates from Grenada, St. Lucia, Dominica, Antigua, St. Kitts/Nevis, Anguilla and Montserrat are expected to be here for the meeting. Other activities planned include: A Prayer Breakfast for Lawyers and their families and friends today; as well as a presentation by Lawyer Parnel Campbell QC, on his Law And You Television programme tonight. Mr. Campbell will speak on the topic: The Role of Lawyers and the Bar Association in Society. During the week, there will also be radio and television programmes, as well as a pro bono day in all Courts and participating Chambers, on Wednesday December 3rd there will be School visits by members of the Bar Association. And following the meeting of the OECS Bar Council this Saturday December 6th, there will be a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the French Verandah Restaurant, where Lawyer Parnel Campbell QC will be honored and Lawyer Douglas Williams will celebrate his 50th anniversary in the profession. On the regional scene in NASSAU, Bahamas-Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented delays in the immigration section of Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) last week, which resulted in hundreds of visitors waiting in line for several hours. On Wednesday, visitors were subjected to significant waiting times as a result of a shortage of immigration officers after the majority of them called out sick. Although immigration officials said the scheduled officers turned up for work on Thursday, visitors exiting LPIA again complained of severe delays. The Bahamas Customs Immigration and Allied Workers Union has adamantly denied it instructed industrial action. During a ceremony marking his 40th anniversary in public life at Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) headquarters on Thursday night, Christie said visitors should never have to endure something like that when they come to this country. He said it should not be allowed to happen again, regardless of who is to blame. Christie said while he is not aware of all the facts, immigration officers should not have allowed their industrial concerns to supersede their obligation to protect the lifeline of The Bahamas. In a press statement on Thursday, the government said it is waiting for the union’s legal counsel, Trade Union Congress president Obie Ferguson, to return to the negotiating table to finalize the BCIAWU’s contract. And in PARAMARIBO, Suriname-Suriname police have arrested a farmer on human trafficking charges, after several Guyanese nationals claimed they were forced to work for free on his farm. Police said that the farmer, Dipak J will also faces charges of illegal gun possession. Last week, the Guyana government warned nationals to be aware of “too lucrative to be true job offers” outside the country after the five nationals were rescued in Suriname. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that while it has been able to facilitate the return of the five un-named nationals back to Guyana, it was urging nationals to be wary of situations ‘where promises of securing, the necessary travel documents and work permits are made. The five unnamed Guyanese nationals “escaped” the farm in District Nickerie last week and reported their ordeal to the police. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guyana said the police are conducting further investigations into the matter, meanwhile Police spokesman Humphrey Naarden urged other people who are being held against their will to report the situation to law enforcement authorities.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:57:48 +0000
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