Augustine Ferdinand News Today

Director of the Institute of Governance and Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean Augustine Ferdinand has emphasised the dangers of fake news in undermining democratic systems, media, and state institutions. [caption id="attachment_172172" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Augustine Ferdinand delivering his remarks at the GCTF Forum in St Lucia.[/caption] Ferdinand made the point while delivering remarks as a panellist at the 2023 Global Coordination and Trainin...

By Augustine Ferdinand  Director of the Institute of Governance and Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean   Forty-four years ago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines attained independence. The Constitution of our country underwent an amendment on October 27, 1979, to reassert its foundational principles: the inherent value of humanity, the belief in God, and liberty. We clearly stated our intention to establish a society that exemplifies democratic principles, free …

Matters involving and affecting young people in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are expected to be better highlighted and addressed with the establishment of the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Youth. The Council, which was launched on October 23, is made up of 29 young people who will be given the opportunity to contribute to the decision making processes of the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines. In …

Thirty persons have been selected to serve as members of the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Youth to serve as “the middleman between the Cabinet and the youths.”

The Institute of Governance and Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean, launched here last week, has been established to fill the need for a deeper understanding of government, politics and the political economy of St Vincent and the Grenadines, the region, hemisphere and the world. Spearheaded by Prime Minister and Political Leader of the Unity Labour Party (ULP), Dr Ralph Gonsalves, the inauguration of the Institute took place on …