#BREAKINGNEWS ANN has received reports of a vehicular accident in Langley Park. At the time of this report, two persons were confirmed dead while three persons were in critical condition. The victims have been identified as Clevique Huggins, a form three student of the Sandy Bay Secondary School and Deron Baptiste. Another person appeared to have two broken hands and injuries to the face. Victims: Clevique Huggins and Deron Baptiste. Information reaching ANN, is that the persons went on a “cook” today and was on their way back home when the accident occurred. We will update this post as information…
Author: ANN
Read More
Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) senator Kay Bacchus-Baptiste has stated that three parliamentarians wanted to leave the Dr. Ralph Gonsalves-led Unity Labour Party (ULP) government and join the NDP but because of fear, they did not. Senator Bacchus-Baptiste, a lawyer and current caretaker of the West St George constituency, made the claim public as she addressed a town hall meeting in Montreal, Canada, Friday night. Bacchus-Baptiste did not state a timeline when the parliamentarians made their interest or desire known but she said three of them came separately and on different occasions and told her their intention. She said they,…
Chair of the Caribbean Regional Network for people Living with and Affected by HIV & AIDS (CRN+) and Civil Society Representative for the OECS & Caribbean on HIV & AIDS Vincentian Winfield Tannis-Abbott was among forty five (45) Civil Society Representatives from the English, Spanish, Dutch and French-speaking Caribbean attending the Second Regional Civil Society Forum under the Theme: “SHARING LESSONS BRIDGING GAPS AND FOSTERING SUSTAINABILITY”. Held at the Knutsford Court Hotel Blue Mountain Conference Room, Kingston Jamaica October 10 – 11, 2018. The Regional Civil Society Forum (RCSF) provides an exciting opportunity for CSOs to showcase their work, learn…
The spat between the two former leaders of the New Democratic Party (NDP) continued this week with Sir James Mitchell replying to an Arnhim Eustace open letter published recently. Eustace’s open letter was a response to Michell’s comment that he (Eustace) was his biggest error and that he wished to apologize to Vincentians for that error. Eustace in his letter said that Sir James was peeved when he (Eustace) replaced him as Prime Minister and had to take a decision to reduce his salary since he was no longer Prime Minister and the country could not afford to…
The Dr Ralph Gonsalves-led Government was among four countries in the Caribbean that voted against an Organization of American States (OAS) bid earlier this year to pass a resolution initiate the process of Venezuela’s suspension from the organization. Former Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell is saying that the Gonsalves government does not have the moral authority to take such position on Venezuela’s situation because while St Vincent and the Grenadines has benefited, and continues to benefit, the government does have the best interest of the people of Venezuela at heart. Sir James’ comments came Tuesday while on the OMG…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Saturday 13th October – The St. Vincent and The Grenadines Football Federation will be having a series of Capacity Development workshops with the emphasis being placed on the overall development of the players, not just on-field performances. The first workshop will be held on Saturday 13th October 2018 at its Conference Room with the Under 20 team. Objectives of the sessions are to build capacity in teamwork, deportment, time management, etiquette, and socializing skills. Ms. Yoland London the U20 Manager said she is hoping the players will have a better understanding of each presented…
Police are investigating the report of Burglary made by a 32-year-old Teacher of Old Montrose against some unknown person(s) on 10.10.18. Investigations revealed that between 9:00 a.m. on 08.10.18 and 06:30 a.m. on 09.10.18 at Old Montrose, the assailants entered the Virtual Complainants dwelling house and stole (1) black TCL flat screen television valued EC$3,400.00. Police are soliciting the assistance of the public in receiving any of information that will aid in the successful prosecution of this case. The public is advised to contact the ACP in charge of Crimes at 17844561339 or the ASP In charge of C.I.D at…
A significant red-carpet day may have gone unnoticed by most Vincentians, but for those involved in the Health profession, in particular in Nursing, September 3, 2018, marked an amazing milestone. On that day, 34 students embarked on the journey of a lifetime as the first full-time students in the Bachelors in Nursing programme offered by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College. This programme is franchised from the University of the West Indies School of Nursing at the Mona campus, Jamaica. The Bachelors Programme replaces the Associate Degree in Nursing and is of 4 years in duration…
The spat between the two former leaders of the New Democratic Party (NDP) continued this week with Sir James Mitchell replying to an Arnhim Eustace open letter published recently. Eustace’s open letter was a response to Michell’s comment that he (Eustace) was his biggest error and that he wished to apologize to Vincentians for that error. Eustace in his letter said that Sir James was peeved when he (Eustace) replaced him as Prime Minister and had to take a decision to reduce his salary since he was no longer Prime Minister and the country could not afford to…
Police arrested and charged Romano Durham, 30 years old Welder of Edinboro for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 38 year old Welder of Edinboro. Durham was additionally charged for damaging the right tire of a motor vehicle, by shooting the same with a gun. The vehicle was the property of the virtual complainant. According to investigations, the incident occurred in Edinboro about 11:15pm on the 28th September 2018. Romano Durham is expected to appear before the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court to answer to the charges.