FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
VOLUME 119, No. 42
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CEO of Gumbolimbo Group, Ian Wace is credited for by KENVILLE HORNE THE GOVERNMENT of St. Vincent and the Grenadines officially opened the Union Island Ferry Terminal and Market on Friday, October 11th, 2025, a project made possible through a publicprivate partnership, with the Gumbolimbo Group.
Delivering marks at the opening ceremony, Minister of Urban Development, Energy, Seaports, Grenadines Affairs, and Local Government, Benarva Browne, described the event as more than just a ceremony, calling it a celebration of renewal, resilience, and community
pride noting that after the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl on July 1st last year, many residents wondered how quickly life could return to normal. "But as we see today, the spirit of union has been proven unbreakable. Together, we have turned recovery into
opportunity, hardship into hope. On behalf of the government and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, I express profound gratitude to our partners, the Gumbolimbo team and Ian Wace.” Continued on Page 3.
investing a substantial amount to rebuild Southern Grenadines following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Below: The Union Island Ferry Terminal and Market was opened on Friday October 11, 2025.