There are several challenges facing our society in general, and women and children in particular, that have not been addressed during the past seventeen (17) years of the Unity Labour Party (ULP) regime. These include the increasing violence in our society and sexual assaults suffered by our women and children. Recently, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force established the Sexual Offence Unit which is welcomed by the New Democratic Party (NDP). We hope that the unit is well staffed and has adequate resources to function effectively. Over the years, calls have been made repeatedly for such a…
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Police arrested and jointly charged Shawn Roberts, 37 years old Chauffeur of Campden park and Kajuan Prince, 16 years old Bus Conductor of Gibson Corner with Burglary, on 15.11.18. According to investigations, between 11:00 p.m. on 26.10.18 and 2:00 a.m. on 27.10.18 at Belvedere, the accused men allegedly entered the Liquor and Provision Shop of a 56 year old Businessman of Brighton and stole a quantity of items valued EC$7,761.60. The accused men are expected to appear before the Magistrate Court to answer the charge.
November 25, 2018, will mark another time of global activism against gender-based violence. This year’s theme “Orange the World: #hearmetoo” was launched on September 26th by UN Women Executive Director, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. The idea is to amplify the voices of women and girl survivors of violence around the world and to encourage support for women’s movements working towards preventing and ending violence against women and girls. Sadly, the prelude to this important global activity is the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court, the highest law-making authority in the United States of America. Violence against women in…
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU) launched its Wall of Fame on Tuesday evening to recognize leaders past and current. The presidents who served over the years are – Austin Nurse (deceased), Mike Browne, Yvonne Francis-Gibson (deceased), Joye Browne, Tyrone Burke, Fitz Jones, Otto Sam, Joy Matthews, Elvis Charles, and Oswald Robinson; and the current president is Wendy Bynoe. The launch took place at Mc Kie’s Hill where the Union’s headquarters is located. In addressing the ceremony, Bynoe said the SVGTU has inherited a rich legacy over its 100 years of which the members are justly proud.…
Thirty-two-year-old Eugene Noel of Belair has been found guilty of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl. At the end of the trial nine-member jury on Tuesday found Noel, a former policeman, guilty of the 6 charges of unlawful intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 A nine-member jury at the end of a trial before the High Court on Tuesday found former police constable Eugene Noel guilty of charges of unlawful sex. Noel, 32, was slapped with 6 counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl below the age of 13. The charges stemmed from his…
Wanted man “Lionel “GUBLER” GEORGE” has surrendered to the local Authorities hours after a wanted bulletin was published for his alleged involvement with the yesterday’s murder of Sabitree Lyttle, a 56-year -old woman of Redemption Sharpes. Police confirm that they have four persons in custody for questioning for the said murder. ANN was reliably informed that after seeing the wanted pic of Jerroy “Jay-Jay” Phillips, two persons have identified him for robberies committed against them.
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 14, 2018 (SKNIS): Qualifying households earning less than $3,000 per month will, as of next month (December 2018), receive a $500 monthly stipend under the Government of National Unity’s Poverty Alleviation Programme. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris at his monthly press conference on November 14, 2018 at the Parliamentary Lounge. The Poverty Alleviation Programme, which is a promise kept by the Team Unity Government, was implemented in three phases. The programme started with a data collection drive followed by an investigative and assessment stage during which the data collected was…
The Police is soliciting your assistance in locating the subject. If seen, please contact any police station or Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Crime at Telephone # 451-2467 or 457-1211 ext. 217 or Officer in charge CID/CRO/MCU at 456-1810 or 457-1211 ext. 216, 220 WANTED Jerroy alias “JAY-JAY” PHILLIPS Description D.O.B: 21.09.96 Address: Redemption Sharpes Occupation: Fisherman Height: 5’ 4” Built: Slim Complexion: Fair Face: Oval Eyes: Brown Lips: Thick Marks: Tattoo of dove on chest The Royal Saint…
Two men are assisting police in their investigations surrounding an armed robbery at a shop in Hollywood, Redemption Sharpes. This incident resulted in the death of 56 year old shop keeper Sabitree Lyttle. It is alleged that Ms Lyttle received several gunshot wounds about her body including a wound to the head. A relative close to Eileen described her as a great person. “Eileen would help once she can, she is very humble and caring. She wasn’t the type of person to talk that much…” [sic]
There has been much ruckus as regards the judgment against Mr. Cosby which will see him in penitentiary probably for the rest of his life. It’s a sad end to a stellar career. His disgrace follows those of Mike Tyson, Michael Jackson, and many other black men thanks to their guilt, color, success, sex, influence, race? Who knows which of those, or combination of them sank these men? I submit regardless of the mixture, colour is the common denominator that did them in! And, there are those for whom while total disgrace wasn’t their end, still endured a heavy dose.…