As of 1 March 2024, the National Insurance Services will increase the amount of the minimum weekly pension; over 2.200 pensioners, 24% of the total, will benefit from higher payments

A monitoring project to protect the SVG parrot and other endemic species kicked off with a four day training workshop on the Passive Acoustic Monitoring – a non-invasive method ideal for studying wildlife, with a focus on the endangered Amazona Guildingii

All fishers throughout St. Vincent are invited to a Sustainable Fishing Workshop Series this week; the initiative aims to educate fisherfolk on vital skills for sustainable fishing, safeguard their livelihoods, and protect SVG’s marine resources

SVG has seen a 11,44% population decline since year 2000; individuals aged 65 and older represent 11,9% of the total population, a 4,9% increase in 24 years, while individuals aged 15-64 - considered potential labour force - are 66,8% of the population