Police arrested and charged Dale Hooper, 17 years old Labourer of Fair Hall with the two counts of Robbery on 5.8.18 According to investigations, Hooper who was at the time armed with a gun, (i) allegedly robbed a 26 years old University Student of a quantity of items valued at $900.00ECC, and at the time of doing so, put her in fear of being subjected to force by pointing the gun at her. (ii) He was also charged with the robbery of a 54 years old Nurse from the USA. The Defendant, with the use of a gun allegedly robbed…
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The views expressed are not those of ANN but of the Writer. In an effort to defend the indefensible move to decriminalize buggery A seventh day Adventist with destroyed logic ends up defending the unnatural, moral health and physical health destroying act of buggery. What a shame! LGBT activists have made it clear what the scope of their intentions for the OECS nations is, as may be seen in their recommendations to our governments, in a recent Human Rights Watch report of March 2018. They do not hide to indicate their wish for not only buggery but, by implication, incest…
Good evening to all, A FLOOD-WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The Flood-warning has been extended until 6 pm, Sunday 21st October, 2018. Unstable conditions associated with the passage of a tropical wave has been generating cloudy to overcast skies, pockets of moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and thunderstorms across St. Vincent and the Grenadines during the last few days. In addition, a trough system in combination with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (I.T.C.Z), are forecast to maintain unstable conditions into the weekend. Rainfall accumulations of over 4 inches (100 mm) have already been recorded…
Once again the Vincentian public woke up to the news of another shooting incident on the morning of Sunday 14 October in Paul’s Avenue where three persons received bullet wounds and a fourth was killed. This fatality brings our homicide toll to 25. As more crimes are committed and the resources and expertise of the police are stretched, it would appear that members of that organization are resorting to extrajudicial punishment to garner information from suspects. We do hope however, that this is not as a result of the Minister of National Security’s pronouncement that the police are not to…
The question of Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves not visiting Canada for years is in the air again. Opposition senator Kay Bacchus-Baptiste raised the issue last Friday when she spoke at the town hall meeting in Montreal, Canada, which was organized by the opposition New Democratic Party. “I wonder when we will see Ralph Gonsalves here? NDP senator Kay Bacchus-Baptiste asked and someone replied: “He ain’t coming.” Senator Baptiste then asked the crowd; “What do you think?” Almost the same response was heard as someone shouted; “He not coming.” For some years now, after Vincentian/Canadian Margaret Parsons made the allegation…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, who has responsibility for national security and legal affairs, is expecting that a coroner’s inquest will soon be held for the shooting death of Ronique Chewitt, alias ‘War Teacher,’ of Glen. Chewitt was shot by police on April 19th, this year, at Gibson Corner. He was said to be a suspect in a shooting incident at Heritage Square. “Every quarter or so, I ask my permanent secretary in the Ministry of National Security to get in touch with the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions), the Chief Magistrate, the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General…
In light of the growing concerns of students at the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago a student protest was launched today. Vincentian students who are attending the campus in Trinidad have also expressed their concerns. One student indicated that there has been over 12 robberies on and around the campus since the semester began – which included a Vincentian student falling victim, where he was also robbed at gun point. On Monday, it was reported that a female student was robbed, assaulted and an attempt by the perpetrators to rape the student around…
St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU) has advised teachers of the Kingstown Anglican School to withdraw their services, with immediate effect, due to deplorable working conditions. The decision follows a visit to the school after members of the National Executive were alerted earlier today. On arrival, the conditions at the school were deemed quite hazardous, and as a consequence, jeopardizes the safety of its occupants. Among other things are a roof with an extensive leak, water falling on light fixtures and electrical fittings, electric surges, and broken electrical outlets. Moreover, the members of staff are very uncomfortable with…
The Honorable Rene Baptiste receivied the Pelican Award from the University of the West Indies Open Campus Alumni Association on Saturday’s graduation held in St.Lucia. The Honorable Rene Baptiste explained that she was surprised when she was nominated by past students for the award. She outlined that the nominations are usually sent to a committee at the University of the West Indies for a final decision to be made, she was one of the ten recipients. Among the recipients were Dame Pearlette Loiusy, a former Governor General of St.Lucia, Dr Didicus Jules of the OECS Commission and Dancia Penn QC,…
Local Weather Report and Forecast issued by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Service at 6 pm on Wednesday, 17th October 2018. Unstable conditions associated with the passage of a tropical wave will continue to generate overcast skies,pockets of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during the next few days. Some rainfall stations across the island have already recorded as much as 3 inches (75 mm) during the last 24 hours.Therefore, further rainfall accumulations in mountainous areas, near rivers, streams and in low lying areas may trigger flooding and land slippage. Residents and…