Reports reaching ANN are that the victim, Nigel Peters, was in a altercation with another man when he received the chop to this head. He was rushed to SVG by the Coast Guard to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital where he is being treated.
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Issued at 5:00 am, Friday June 23rd, 2023In this case, a Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are occurring within the warning area. At 5 am, the center of the Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 13.4° North; longitude 62.9° West, or approximately 115 miles (185 kilometers) west of SVG. Tropical Storm Bret is moving towards the west at 18 mph (30 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (97km/h) with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (185 km) from the center.A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for SVGOccasional moderate to…
Vincentians are being warned to remain indoors and adhere to the latest advisoriesfrom the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) as persistentheavy rains continue to impact the state.Dangerous storm surge with sea swells peaking at 4.5 meters (15ft) continue toimpact the north eastern coast of mainland St. Vincent. Three houses have been significantly damaged, while one dwelling home wascompletely washed away, in addition to confirmed reports that two other structureslost their roofs completely.The Ministry of Education has already announced that schools would remain closedon Friday June 23rd.At 2:am, Friday (June 23rd), the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located nearlatitude 13.4°…
At 2:00 p.m. today, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services issued a Tropical Storm Warning for St. Vincent and the Grenadines for Tropical Storm Bret. This Tropical StormWarning means that sustained winds of 39 -73 mph (63 – 118kmh) associated with Tropical Storm Bret are expected within our area within 24 hours.Based on this new update, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has taken the following decisions:1. All schools and the public service are now closed.2. A full shut down of the country will take place at 6 p.m. today, this includes all businesses.ONLY essential services…
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…
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.