A man is nursing injuries at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle earlier this evening. According to reports reaching ANN the pedestrian who has not yet been identified was struck by a vehicle on Halifax Street. ANN was reliably informed by an eye witness that the man was initially struck in the vicinity of the Bank of SVG and carried to Halifax Street infront of the Court House where he eventually landed. In a video circulating on social media, you can see a man on the street infront of the House of Assembly and Court…
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A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for SVG for Tropical Storm BretRecent data received from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance aircraft indicates that storm force winds will extend further south than previously anticipated. A Tropical Storm Watch is issued when sustained winds of 39 – 73 mph (63 – 118kmh)associated with a tropical storm is possible within 48 hours.At 5 pm, the center of the Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 13.3° North; longitude 53.9° West, or approximately 485 miles (780 kilometers) east of the SVG. The system is moving towards the west at 15…
By: Kenny Bailey The Soca Monarch competition, the heart, and soul of our beloved Vincy Mas, is currently teetering on a precipice of uncertainty and discontent. Esteemed artists like Da Pixel, Grabba Finesse, Charlie Rumist Johnson, and Derron Magikal Rouse have made a strong statement by boycotting the festival’s flagship event. Their stand has sent shockwaves across the nation and revealed a systemic malaise that threatens the very fabric of our cherished carnival culture. While fans and fellow artists grapple with the news, the response from the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) has been disappointingly inadequate. CDC Chairman Ricardo Adams announced…
By ANN interCaribbean Airways has announced the suspension of all its services in the Southern Caribbean region due to the impending threat of Tropical Storm Bret. This temporary cessation, which affects numerous islands, is slated for June 22nd, with the expectation of resuming services by Friday, June 23rd. In a press release, the airline confirmed the suspension of services to and from several popular Caribbean destinations, including Antigua, Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent, and Barbados. The safety and well-being of its passengers and crew are paramount to the airline, and this decision was taken keeping their…
The Meteorological Service of Barbados has issued a Tropical StormWatch for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 21st, 2023 – Following our media advisory yesterday, June 20, 2023, interCaribbean wishes to advise that due to Tropical Storm Bret, all interCaribbean services in the Southern Caribbean will be suspended tomorrow, June 22nd. This suspension affects all flights to and from Antigua, Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent, and Barbados. Regular services resumes on Friday, June 23rd. More details can be found at www.interCaribbean.com. We appreciate your understanding during this time.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 20th, 2023 – The Management of interCaribbean Airways advises customers of the potential disruption to flights to/from Barbados and around the Southern Caribbean and Guyana on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, due to the passing of Tropical Storm Bret. Affected services resulting in flight delays and/or cancellations depending on the severity of the storm are likely to include: ● Barbados – Antigua● Barbados – Dominica● Barbados – Guyana● Barbados – Grenada● Barbados – St Kitts● Barbados – St Lucia● Barbados – St Vincent Regular service is planned for Friday, June 23, 2023. At interCaribbean Airways, the safety, security,…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cycling Union last Saturday 17th, June, 2022, held its time trials as part of the 2023 National Properties National Road Cycling 2 stage Championships. Cyclists rode from the decommissioned ET Joshua Tarmac to Belvedere at one minute intervals. In the masters Deptor Culzac had the fastest time 12mins 19.96 secs, and in 2nd was Steve Ollivierre 12mins 33.20 secs. Cammie Adams had the fastest time of 10:6.51 sec, in the Elite category beating his time from last year. 2nd was Zefal Bailey with 10 mins 40.69 sec, 3rd was Revas Young in 13mins 27.23…
For the past eight months, the Rotary Club of St. Vincent has been actively educating the public and raising awareness on breast health matters and the importance of regular screening throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines as part of its Global Grant-funded Breast Cancer Awareness Project; a partnership which was birthed in 2021 in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, and the Rotary Club of Taipei Prosperity, in Taiwan. Since the official launch in November 2022, the Club and its project partners have embarked on a robust community awareness campaign on mainland and the Grenadines geared…
The Beauty Shows Committee (BSC) of the Carnival Development Corporation will host the unveiling ceremony of the nine (9) contestants in this year’s Miss SVG pageant on Tuesday, 20 th June 2023 at 8:00 p.m. The ceremony will feature the reigning Miss SVG; Jada Ross and this year’s contestants who will be supported by their chaperones and sponsors. The distinguished presenters include Honourable Carlos James; Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Mr. Ricardo Adams; Chairman of the Carnival Development Committee, and Ms. Aviar Charles; Chairperson of the BeautyShows Committee. Chairperson of the Beauty Shows Committee, Ms. Aviar…