Introduction Towards the second half of the second decade of this century, the world witnessed and has since become afflicted with a disturbing phenomenon, the rise and proliferation of “fake news” and “alternative facts”. The frightening effectiveness of this phenomenon was evident during the 2016 USA presidential elections and has gained an ever-growing footprint in the body-politic of that country establishing itself as a dominant feature. Sadly, our region that lies near the North American continent has not escaped the scourge of fake news and its impacts as we now see similar trends developing. Here in SVG, the opposition NDP,…
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Sheba Charles (Photo credit witness news ) About two weeks after defense lawyer Michael Wyllie was removed from the records, in a sharp turn of events in the case involving 27-year-old Sheba Charles of Ashton, Union Island, who was being tried for murder, the defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Wyllie was appointed initially by the Court to represent Charles. When the matter resumed at the Criminal Assizes, High Court No 2, before Justice Rickie Burnett on Friday, May 12, attorney Jomo Thomas, who is now representing Charles, told the Court that he had three or four conversations with Charles and…
A New Democratic Party (NDP) government will fix the crime situation within its first term in office. This was the bold promise made by leader of the NDP, Dr. Godwin Friday as he delivered the feature address at his party’s Hope rally held last Saturday, May 13, at Mount Young, Dr. Friday went on to say that he intends to assign the task of getting the job done. To St Clair ‘Major’ Leacock, Parliamentary Representative for Central Kingstown. “And he will get it done,” Friday told party supporters. Dr. Friday has been critical of the government’s handling of the crime…
By Nelson A. King (L-R): St. Vincent and the Grenadines Consul General to the United States Rondy ‘Luta’ McIntosh, Mayor of New York City Eric Adams and Trinidad and Tobago Consul General Andre Laveau. St. Vincent and the Grenadines Consul General to the United States Rondy ‘Luta’ McIntosh said it was “indeed an honor to be invited to Gracie Mansion to celebrate the Garifuna Heritage.” Gracie Mansion, on the East Side of Manhattan, is the official residence of New York City Mayor, Eric Adams who last month, hosted the first-ever Garifuna celebration at Gracie Mansion in honor of Garifuna Heritage…
(Excerpts of Dr. Godwin Friday’s Presentation at the Hope Rally Pt.1) For Love of CountryGod has blessed us with a beautiful country, with fertile land and sea. And we are smart, hardworking, and generous people. I love my country. Nobody loves St. Vincent and the Grenadines more than me! And I know you do too. We all want to be able to have a good life here with a bright future for our children. I want the best for my country that I have served for most of my working life, and by the Grace of God, will serve for…
It’s carnival at Digicel SVG as customers countdown the days until July 11 with the ‘with their 2023 promotion “Fete with $50,000 in 50 days’” promotion.. This promotion gives would allow Vincentians across the country the chance to win a share of $50,000 every day from May 19 to July 14. Digicel prepaid customers, postpaid customers, Digicel+ home internet customersFor current Digicel customers, all they have to do is activate a Prime plan and pay their postpaid and/or Digicel+ bill in full; and even non-Digicel customers can get in on the action with a chance to win, simply by switching…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union is condemning the recent spike in shooting deaths, other serious crimes and act of violence that have been plaguing our nation since the beginning of this year .We are alarmed by the epidemic of crime and violence in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In just five (5) months, illegal guns and organized criminal gangs has raised a threat to our security, peace and the stability within our society. Our nation needs to strengthen our security forces by making alliances with different community based groups and NGO’s. There is an urgent need…
The Ministry of Health hosted a two-day workshop designed to get departments across the public service to utilize communication for behaviour change as a tool to inform projects and initiatives. The event took place at the Kingstown Baptist Church and is being facilitated by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through funding by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It forms part of a regional thrust, as similar workshops have been held across the Caribbean. Social and Behaviour Change Specialist with UNICEF, Dr. Lisa McClean-Trotman said the recent pandemic brought to the fore, the importance of utilizing social…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says that he is hopeful that the Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI Machine will be available from July 1st 2023.Prime Minister Gonsalves noted that June 29th will be the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Modern Medical Complex in Georgetown and it is his hope that the availability of the MRI services coincide with that milestone.“With all the technical work to be done, by the first of July, God willing, we will be able to offer MRI facilities. The 29th of June will be the fifth anniversary of the Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre.So…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines successfully completed its fourth Trade Policy Review (TPR) as part of the country’s obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva on the 3rd and 5th of May 2023. The main purpose of the Trade Policy Review Mechanism is to improve adherence by all WTO members to rules, disciplines, and commitments made under the multilateral trade agreements and where applicable the plurilateral agreements. SVG’s fourth TPR focused on the macroeconomic and trade performances, trade and investment patterns, trade policy initiatives and trading arrangements. The delegation was headed by the Honorable Keisal…