#BREAKINGNEWS ANN has received a report a short while ago indicating that a masked gun man attempted to enter a home in Campden Park. At the time of the incident there was a single occupant in the home, a student of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College. During this incident it is alleged that she received cuts to her hands, having tried to defend herself from the attack. This young lady was a victim to rape when she was a Grade 6 student. ANN will update this information as it becomes available.
Author: ANN
Police are investigating a report of Burglary which occurred between 7:20 am and 11:15 am on the 30.10.2018 at Rillan Hill. According to Preliminary investigations, some unknown person(s) entered the dwelling house of a 58-year-old House Wife of Rillan Hill and stole a number of items valued $6,010.00ECC and $1,000.00USD; the property of the complainant. Investigations into the incident are ongoing
Police arrested and charged Roneam Baker-Caine, 26 years Farmer of Byrea for the offense Murder. Investigations revealed that on the 26.10.2018 between 11:09 am and 12:00 pm at Byera, Roneam Barker-Caine caused the death of 59 years old Wayne Fitzgerald Gregory Morris of Byera, by chopping him about his body with an unknown object.
The Joseph DaSilva Sr Memorial Funeral Home continues to show its appreciation to the people and organizations in St.Vincent and the Grenadines. On Thursday 18th October 2018 several donations were made by the company. Among the recipients was Ms. Elcina Williams of Georgetown. Ms. Williams, who is unable to move around for some time, received a wheelchair. Mr. Asfo Stephens, the manager of the funeral home, expressed the company’s philosophy and commitment in contributing to the welfare of our Vincentian populace, especially to our senior citizens. Grethlyn Charles accepted the donation on behalf of her mother. Ms. Charles in her…
ANN has received a report of a rape that occurred on Tuesday 30th October 2018 in the Constituency of South Central Windward. It is alleged that a man in his early thirties raped a 23-year-old female who has special needs. Reports reaching ANN suggests that the young lady, who originates from the constituency of South Central Windward, has the mindset of an eight-year-old child. The young lady was home alone when the incident occurred. The perpetrator, a resident of the same area, allegedly raped the female while the mother was away. After the incident, she was taken to the Georgetown…
The Police Cooperative Credit Union – Police Christmas Caroling Competition will take place on Friday, December 14, 2018, on the grounds of the Central Police Station commencing at 7:30 pm, under the theme “tis the season of myrrh and merriment”. Since 2003, the Police Christmas Caroling Contest has been playing an invaluable and instrumental role in fostering a more harmonious relationship between members of the Constabulary and the general public. The aims of the contest are as follows: 1. To nurture the creative abilities of members of the Force 2. Foster and enhance team spirit among members 3. Strengthen relations…
Kingstown, St. Vincent – World Pediatric Project (WPP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will be conducting a free scoliosis clinic on Sunday, November 3, 2018, for all children up to the age of 21 years old. The Scoliosis Mission will evaluate children with different spine issues. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine where the spine is usually “S’ or “C’ Shaped, it occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. The Scoliosis mission will be led by Dr. Chad Aarons, from Tuckahoe Orthopedics in Richmond, Virginia. This will be Dr. Aarons’ fourth trip to…
With the Argyle International Airport in operation and offering non-stop direct flights and with private and public sector investment in hotel expansion and development, this country’s tourism sector, which is vital to the overall economy, is being positioned for a lift-off. Delivering his speech at the Independence Day parade at Victoria Park last Saturday, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves highlighted the importance of the Argyle International Airport in facilitating the increase in number of passengers and he also underscored the importance of this country’s ability to be better positioned in terms of room capacity so that there will be an…
“There is absolutely no reason for any person in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to be violent toward another or to rob anyone.” Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr. Ralph Gonsalves made the comment as he delivered his Independence Day speech at the military parade held at Victoria Park last Saturday. Prime Minister Gonsalves said that despite the country’s immense progress in material and non-material terms, a small number of persons, mainly young males who are wholly unrepresentative of the nation’s young male population, have chosen a life of crime, especially violent crime. “They have chosen to invest…
The cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, is proposing a salary freeze for the next three years for its employees and that future salary increases be dependent on employee performance. According to Barbados Today, These proposals form the basis of discussions that took place in Antigua on Tuesday between the airline and regional trade union representatives as they discussed the future of the Antigua-based airline, whose major shareholders are the governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Last week, the shareholders met in St. Vincent to discuss the airline’s future amid concerns that the traveling public…