The police are currently present at the location in Argyle where a body was discovered. At the moment,this publication cannot confirm the gender or cause of death of the individual. However, we will keep you updated as soon as the information becomes available. It is the second body to be found today. Earlier today, the body of a woman was discovered on a beach in Bequia. The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
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Students at the Girls’ High School (GHS) and the Thomas Saunders Secondary School (TSSS) were again away from the classroom today because of a flea infestation.Classes and students were sent home around midday on April 23 because of the situation which developed which is said to be attributed to stray dogs in the area.Both schools are being temporarily housed on the former airstrip of the now decommissioned E.T. Joshua airport at Arnos Vale.According to Curtis King, Minister of Education who addressed the issue on radio on April 24 explained that the students from both schools were away from face-to-face instructions…
Police Constable 1040 Rick Hunte highlighted a number of concerns the RSVGPF Traffic Department has with respect to use of pedestrian crossings.Fri, Apr 19, 2024The irresponsible attitude of drivers and pedestrian alike to use of crossings on the roads in this country, has not escaped the attention of the Traffic Department of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF). Speaking on a recent episode of the Traffic Talk programme, aird on WE FM, Police Constable 1040 Rick Hunte highlighted the issue and disclosed that the Traffic Department has in fact, noted a heightening of the attitude as…
By Jomo Thomas Graveyards are full of indispensable men.’ Former French president Charles de Gaulle ‘It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing and of godlike men to want little.’ Greek philosopher Diogenes. PM Gonsalves’s recent comments about his role betrays a monumental lack of confidence in Saboto and Camillo. Since 2013, both men have been touted as potential successors to the veteran, ageing leader of the Unity Labour Party. More than a decade and three election cycles later, apart from the opportunistic misuse of our youth and the empty rhetoric about change, the vainglorious Gonsalves seems intent…
One hundred percent of homicides committed in the Eastern Policing Division 2023 were solved by police. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Crime Mr. Trevor Bailey, during his remarks at a community engagement in the South rivers community commended the efforts of Superintendent of Police (SOP) Mr. Hesran Ballantyne, Divisional Commander of the Eastern Division. ACP Bailey emphasized the importance of community involvement in maintaining public safety and reassured the audience that solving crimes, especially murders, is a top priority and that the impressive results in 2023 are indicative of the dedicated efforts of the police force. He…
Residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines are being encouraged to practice conservative water consumption as a dry spell persists.The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) said it has become necessary to continue water rationing in certain areas until conditions improve.CWSA representative Raeann McDowall, while speaking on WE FM’s Activated Mornings program, said that conservative water consumption is encouraged, not only during the dry season, but all year-round.“Now we’ve been doing conservation from a school level upwards and we always start with when you brush your teeth, turn on the tap. We know we have this innate habit of leaving…
Persons in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with outstanding property taxes are being urged to reach out to the Inland Revenue Department to avoid consequences.Comptroller of the department, Kelvin Pompey made the appeal during an appearance on WE FM’s Activated Mornings program.Mr. Pompey said that persons who fail to take the necessary action as it pertains to their outstanding property taxes, run the risk of having their assets seized, salaries garnished and more.“We have an ongoing enforcement program going on as it relates to outstanding property taxes and I’m encouraging persons whose property are not on the tax roll or…
The following is an official release from Unicomer St. Vincent Ltd: Unicomer St. Vincent Ltd. is and has been committed to following all laws and policies of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as all other countries in which we operate.We firmly believe, based on specialist tax and legal advice, that we have fully complied with all tax regulations in Saint Vincent, which is why we are now moving to appeal the judgment to the Privy Council, Saint Vincent’s highest appellate court. This is a corporate matter that has no impact on Courts or our staff members. Any step…
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 23, 2024 (SKNIS): Upon returning from his recent overseas engagements today, April 23, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, met immediately with James Sutton, Commissioner of Police within the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, and Commander Lt. Colonel J. Anthony Comrie, of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defense Force (SKNDF), to discuss the current security landscape and strategic responses to the nation’s crime situation. The meeting aimed to reinforce the government’s commitment to maintaining national safety and improving responses to criminal activities. Prime Minister Drew was joined by…
Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines – World Pediatrics (formerly known as World Pediatric Project) hasbeen on a roll since the current year started. The organization has hosted eight mission teams in St. Vincent and theGrenadines in the past four months. The most recent teams on the island were the Physical Therapy and Laparoscopicteams both coming the week of April 6th -12th 2024.The Physical Therapy team, which was led by Physical Therapist, Lisa Bebko, has noted significant progress in a number of the children that attend and have been following up with this mission. On the team with Lisa was…