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Police have confirmed the identity of a woman found with chop wounds to be Phyllis Knights. So far no one has been questioned by the police. Original Story Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to a woman being chopped to death last night in Dorsetshire Hill. The woman remains unidentified. This is a developing story, ANN will bring you more information as it comes to hand.

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Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to a woman being chopped to death last night in Dorsetshire Hill. The woman remains unidentified. This is a developing story, ANN will bring you more information as it comes to hand.

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Credit: Demion McTair/NBCRadio Lornette ‘Fya Empress’ Nedd has done the double by winning the national Calypso Monarch competition weeks after winning the 2023 Queen of Calypso Competition. Fire Empress dethroned the 2022 Soca Monarch – Maxwell ‘Tajoe’ Francis and outperformed ten (10) other competitors to win the 2023 crown. Here are the full results: 1st – Lornette ‘Fya Empress’ Nedd who performed a piece called – The Price of Neglect 2nd – Shena Collis who performed a piece called – “Beat yo Bad with Calypso” 3rd- Glenroy ‘Sulle’ Caesar who performed a piece called – “We Outside” 4th – Shaunelle…

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It is 12:30am and I have just given up the fight for a peaceful night’s rest to a coalpit that has been lit since June 22nd 2023.The stench gets worse at 3am when the rebellious, smoky air glides straight into my back window even if it is closed. This coal-pit has a fighting spirit which conquered Tropical Storm Bret and all of the other waves which followed. This coalpit seems to be a business which is renewed and strengthened on a regular basis. There are usually more than one thriving coalpits in the area at any given time. The owners…

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It was his first time making the finals of Ragga Soca Monarch, and Javid ‘Jay R’ Rouse created an upset; he won. Jay R dethroned Delroy ‘Fireman’ Hooper and outperformed twelve (12) other artistes in the process. At the show on July 7 at Victoria Park, Rouse who comes from Campden Park performed a piece called – “Love of Carnival”. Rouse is related to the 2019 Soca Monarch winner – Derron ‘Magikal’ Rouse who also hails from Campden Park. In second position was Hance John who performed a piece called “Bruk Out”. The 2022 Ragga Soca Monarch title holder –…

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We are thrilled to announce that Trini Jungle Juice is currently showcasing the Caribbean experience at Vincy Mas, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Trini Jungle Juice is a well-known brand that originated in Trinidad and Tobago which is deeply rooted in Caribbean carnival culture. Through their website and social media platforms, Trini Jungle Juice offers a virtual experience for those who can’t attend carnivals in person. Showcasing breathtaking photography, and keeping carnival enthusiasts connected to the Caribbean carnival scene throughout the year. By capturing the essence of the vibrant culture and unbridled spirit of Caribbean carnivals, Trini Jungle Juice…

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The New Democratic Party (NDP) welcomes all returning nationals and visitors to Vincy Mas 2023. We wish everyone an enjoyable and safe Carnival. As Wetty Beatz says in song, “Ting Go Nice Again.” When the NDP gets into office, definitely Carnival will be nice again. We have heard the complaints of the components of carnival. It took the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) and the government six months to finally pay the winners of Vincy Mas 2022. The big artistes in the soca arena have boycotted this year’s Soca Monarch because of the disrespect that is shown to them. The mas…

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Introduction Vincy Mas 2023 is in full swing after being absent in 2021 because of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the eruptions of the La Soufriere volcano, with the 2022 version not featuring competition in some components. This year however, the full carnival experience is available and from all indications, it is shaping up to be a massive carnival celebration. The anticipation has been high with many who were unable to be a part of our nation’s premiere cultural festival are making sure that they do not miss what is on offer this year. Already those sights and sounds that signal…

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The Board of Directors of Cricket West Indies, meeting on Friday 30 June 2023 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, confirmed the appointment of Miles Bascombe, a Vincentian, as the new CWI Director of Cricket, on a three-year contract. Bascombe, who is expected to take up his new role on August 01, 2023, will take over from Jimmy Adams, who had been in the role for the past six years. CWI High Performance Manager, Graeme West will act as the Director of Cricket in the interim. Bascombe, 37, played one T20 International for the West Indies in 2011 and…

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Handal Roban gained gold in Men’s 800m and Shaffiqua Maloney a bronze in the Women’s 800m last Wednesday night, July 5, at the Central American and Caribbean Games at the Jorge El Magico Gonzales Stadium, El Salvador. Roban who entered the final with the fastest time, improved on his clocking with 1:45.93. In the process, he reset the St Vincent and the Grenadines record of 1:45.95. But crossing the finish line before him was Jose Maitia of Venezuela whose timing 1:45.39. However. a protest resulted in Roban being elevated to the top spot. Completing the revised podium finishes were Ryan…

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