St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation Mourns the Passing of a former distinguished National Cricketer Dyke Cato. It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) announces the passing of Mr. Dyke Cato, an esteemed national cricketer, a revered sport organizer, and a beloved coordinator of sports.Mr. Cato’s unwavering dedication to the world of sports has been a source of inspiration for countless athletes and sports enthusiasts across the nation. His contributions to the developmentof cricket in St. Vincent and the Grenadines were immense and his legacy as a…
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Despite the dry and hot conditions, some persons are not resorting to water conservation strategies.General Manager of the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) WInsbert Quow said that based on data received, water consumption has not changed significantly although the country is presently experiencing a dry and hot spell. Quow, while bringing the public up to date on the present situation at the various water systems across the country said that water consumption on Saturday May 11 for example amounted to 2.2 million gallons compared to the water consumption back in March 2024 – before the rationing started – which…
Dry and hot conditions have forced the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) to increase rationing hours of water.According to officials from the CWSA, the water levels at four of the country’s main water systems were listed as critical.Namely, the Dalaway, Majorca, Montreal and Mamoon water systems all have critical water levels. According to Joan Ryan, CWSA’s Public Relations and Marketing Manager rationing began back on April 2 for communities being supplied by the Montreal water system with customers having their water supply disrupted between the hours 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.But Ryan speaking at a press briefing on May…
The Sandals Resort here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is looking to purchase $100,000 in eggs per month.This is according to Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar, who said that the resort currently purchases $15,000 eggs every two weeks from local producers.Minister Caesar, who was at the time speaking during the Thursday May 9th sitting of the House of Assembly, said that if local farmers can produce higher level certification, they may be able to negotiate better prices for their goods.“Sandals, they’re purchasing 15,000 eggs every two weeks. (0:05) And whilst they have started to purchase the eggs on the national certification, of…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is calling on persons in Chateaubelair to take advantage of concessions being made available to them for the importation public service vehicles.The Prime Minister, during his recent appearance on WE FM’s Issue At Hand program was addressing the plight of persons from that area who have been facing difficulty when trying to find to transport to get home during the later hours of the evening.The Prime Minister noted that there are concessions up to 70% and even in some cases 80% available to persons who wish to utilize them.“And I keep telling everyone, you can…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines remains the top exporter of live animals within the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. This information was shared by Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves, during a session of the House of Assembly on May 9th. The minister highlighted that in 2022, the country exported live animals valued at $85.2 million. He emphasized that St. Vincent and the Grenadines consistently leads the Eastern Caribbean in the export of food and live animals, with $77 million worth of exports in 2013. The minister also mentioned that according to OECS data, Grenada follows in second place and Dominica…
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) engaged directly with the community of Park Hill during a walk-through and town hall meeting. This initiative, held in the Eastern Police Division, saw members of the RSVGPF High Command, including the Commissioner of Police (Ag) Mr. Enville Williams, as well as other senior and junior officers, actively interacting with residents, listening to their concerns, and discussing community safety and cohesion. The event is part of a broader effort by the RSVGPF to rebuild and strengthen community ties, particularly in areas that have been impacted…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force recently hosted two retired murder detectives from the United Kingdom to share their expertise in homicide prevention and detection with carefully selected members of the force. This four-day course, held at the Argyle Fire Station from May 6 to May 9, 2024, covered the structure and management of homicide investigations, identifying lines of investigation, crime scene forensic examination, and evidence recovery.Retired Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Hurley QPM, who currently serves as the Director of Security & Aviation at the Mustique Company, expressed his gratitude: “I would like to thank Commissioner Enville…
Three men from Grenada have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses. Romario McDonald, a 79-year-old fisherman, Raheem Rougier, a 19-year-old laborer, and Vincent Edwards, a 43-year-old fisherman from Grenada/Petit Bordel, are accused of possessing 13,620 grams of cannabis to supply it to another person and for trafficking.The men were apprehended on May 9, 2024, in Petit Bordel and presented before the Serious Offence Court on May 13, 2024. Edwards pleaded guilty to both charges, while McDonald and Rougier pleaded not guilty. All three men have been remanded in custody.The case has been adjourned to May 14, 2024, for…
Police have arrested and charged Rogen Francois, a 37-year-old taxi driver from Rose Bank, with multiple firearms offenses. On May 9, 2024, Francois was arrested in Kingstown on allegations of possessing firearms and ammunition without the required licenses. The charges against him include the possession of a 12-gauge firearm, ten rounds of 12-gauge ammofR-15 rifle, and 23 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition. Francois has pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail of $15,000 ECC under strict conditions. The Serious Offences Court will handle the case, which is currently pending trial.