ANN has received report of a drowning at the Villa beach.The Coastguard dept confirmed that the incident did occurred about 5 pm . The identity of the the person cannot be confirmed by the coastguard dept at this time. However a source close to ANN who was on the scene told us that young man is from the Diamond area . We would continue to update as information comes to hand
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Tioga Downs announced the recipients of the first $250,000 in funding through the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation at a cocktail reception Friday evening. She’s a graduate student, a published author, the “worst cook in America” and an entrepreneur. Now, Hazell McKenzie is the recipient of a countywide entrepreneurship grant program to fund student startup businesses. The grant is given to student-led firms to support students graduating from Binghamton University who want to create business and remain in Broome County. McKenzie, a mother of two and graduate student in social work at the university’s College of Community and Public Affairs, was given the grant to help…
Police have arrested and charged a 54-year old Labourer with (i) allegedly compelling a 5-year old student to go from his porch to his bedroom and (ii) for allegedly having unlawful sexual intercourse with the 5-year-old Student, she being under the age of 13. The incident occurred about 12:40am on the 12.01.2019.
Police are investigating an incident of attempted Arson that occurred at Bay Hill, Cane Garden about 06.01.2019. Preliminary investigations have revealed that some unknown person(s) with intent to commit the offence of Arson did an act that was more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence by setting the porch of a 53-year old resident of Bay Hill on fire. Investigations are on-going. The Police is therefore soliciting the assistance from members of the general public with information that will aid with the investigation and the prosecution of the perpetrator(s). You are asked to contact the ACP in…
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in conjunction with the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force and SVG Coast Guard Service will commission its newest Coast Guard vessel “Capt. Hugh Mulzac” on Monday January 21, 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Cruise Ship Terminal in Kingstown. The commissioning ceremony which is expected to be one of pomp and pageantry will feature several military procedures including: Parade HandoverMarch on of the troopsMarch on of EnsignArrival of the Commissioner of PoliceArrival of the Prime Minister, Hon Dr. Ralph E. GonsalvesArrival of His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir Frederick…
The views expressed are not those of ANN but those of the Writer and Contributor Economic citizenship is offered when an individual completes the legal process to acquire citizenship in a second country on account of the individual’s financial investment into that country’s economy. St. Vincent and the Grenadines can benefit tremendously from such a programme. The New Democratic Party will implement the Citizenship by Investment Programme which will assist to improve the economic situation. The following Caribbean countries have legislation authorizing the procurement of citizenship after making a substantial investment: Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica and…
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has responded to Public Service Union (PSU) president Elroy Boucher’s allegations that he (Dr Gonsalves) has been involved in the proccess of promotions of public servants. The Prime Minister in his response is alleging that Boucher, in his own personal interest, tried to get him to interfere in the process that is handled by the Public Service Commission – an independent body whose members are appointed by the Governor General on recommendation. Dr Gonsalves was a guest on Xtreme 104 Radio on a programme hosted by ‘Candy Man’ and speaking about the judgement on the…
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident which occurred in Redemption Sharpes about 10:30 AM on Thursday 17th January 2019 . According to reports 19 -years- old Romano Valentine of Redemption Sharpes was travelling the road in Trigger Ridge, Redemption Sharpes when an unknow assailant walk to him and shot him in his back . One person told ANN they heard 4 shots. He was taken to the hospital by a minivan that was passing . He is currently at the MCMH nursing injuries The Police is the assistance from members of the general public with information that…
Kingston Jamaica — The 26-year-old woman accused of stealing a baby in the parking lot at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St James more than a week ago has been remanded into custody until next week Tuesday. The January 22 mention date was set when the accused, Melissa Harriot, of Norwood, St James, who was formally charged with child stealing made an appearance in the St James Parish Court yesterday. The date was given by presiding judge Sandra Wong Small to allow for legal aid representation to be settled for the defendant who told the judge that she was unable…
Barbados Today -At 62, he’s finding it hard. His children live overseas and he cannot find a job. That’s what Farley Nigel Smith of Hothersal Turning, St. Michael, told Acting Magistrate Anika Jackson today when he appeared before her in the District ‘A Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to stealing one toenail clip valued $6.99 belonging to Massy Stores on January 15, 2019. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail. According to prosecutor PC Kenmore Phillips, the midddle-aged father went to the Health and Beauty section of the store, picked up the item, placed it in his right pants pocket,…