March 19, 2025 – Kingstown: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) Traffic Department, under the leadership of Superintendent of Police, Mr. Joel James, remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring road safety and adherence to traffic regulations across the nation. In response to numerous reports of various infractions on public roads, the RSVGPF Traffic Department has intensified its efforts by conducting routine traffic checks at strategic locations throughout the country. These proactive measures are aimed at ensuring that all drivers comply with traffic laws, thereby fostering a safer road environment for all. The department has received…
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Three Vincentian business owners have been selected as Young Leaders of the Americas by the U.S. Department of State for 2025. The three are Mr. Demion McTair, 33, Ms. Leeza Charles, 30, and Ms. Sophia Searles, 33. The U.S Embassy in Bridgetown Barbados made the official announcement via its Facebook page on March 17. The three are among 280 selected from over 2,500 applicants across Latin America and the Caribbean regions who impact their communities. The Embassy said: “As leaders setting a new direction, they are redesigning the future of impact-driven journalism, agro-tourism development, and resource-efficient agro-processing”. “YLAI is marking…
Bequia police have arrested and charged Selborne John, a 21-year-old farmer from Lowmans Windward, and Antonio Baptiste, a 19-year-old labourer from Grieggs, with theft. Investigations revealed that on March 17, 2025, the accused allegedly stole several items belonging to Monica Hogan, a 63-year-old retired teacher from Germany. The stolen property includes: One (1) black Sailgoy bag – valued at EC$50.00 One (1) iPhone 15 Pro – valued at EC$2,800.00 One (1) iPhone 11 Pro – valued at EC$2,800.00 One (1) black Pacsafe pouch – valued at EC$100.00 Cash amounting to EC$2,400.00 The total estimated value of the stolen property is…
On March 13, 2025, police arrested and charged Greneva Hackshaw, a 34-year-old resident of Calder, with the offences of Assault and Failure to Obey Court Order.Investigation revealed that on February 25, 2025, the accused assaulted Jessica Hackshaw, a 32-year-old Customs Broker of Diamond by slapping her to the right side of her face, causing actual bodily harm. The accused was further charged for disobeying a court order SVGFDV number 0145 of 2025 which was duly made by the president of the family court on January 20, 2025.The offences were committed in Kingstown.Hackshaw appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on March…
On March 17, 2025, police arrested and charged 16-year-old labourer Renaldo John of Cemetery Hill, Kingstown, with theft. Investigations revealed that John allegedly stole the following items belonging to 71-year-old Cecil Sutton of Kingstown Hill: One TCL cellular phone valued at EC$300.00 One pair of black sunglasses valued at EC$20.00 One wristwatch valued at EC$700.00 Cash amounting to EC$20.00 The total value of the stolen items is EC$1,020.00. The incident reportedly took place on March 3, 2025, in Kingstown Hill. John appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the charge. He has been remanded in custody…
On March 17, 2025, police arrested and charged Delroy Williams, a 29-year-old resident of Arnos Vale, for theft. Investigations revealed that Williams allegedly stole six (6) bottles of Sunset Strong Rum valued at EC$221.20, the property of C.K. Greaves & Company Limited. The incident occurred in Arnos Vale on the same date. Williams appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court on March 18, 2025, where he pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to eight (8) months in prison at His Majesty’s Prisons.
Prime Minister the Hon Stuart R. Young SC has advised HerExcellency Christine Kangaloo, O.R.T.T. President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, to dissolve Parliament witheffect from midnight on Tuesday 18₩h March, 2025 in accordancewith Section 68 of the Constitution. The Prime Minister has also advised the President that, in accordance with Section 33 of the Representation of the PeoplAct, Chap. 2:01, Writs of Election for the 2025 General Electionsare to be issued on the 18″h day of March, 2025 and are to fixFriday 4th, April, 2025 as Nomination Day and Monday 28″h April,2025 as Polling Day.
March 18, 2025 – Kingstown: Officers from the Narcotics Unit of the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man in connection with an illegal firearm seizure, as part of an ongoing operation to curb gun-related crimes in the country. According to a press release issued by the RSVGPF, “Shemar King, a 24-year-old labourer from Edinboro, was intercepted by officers in Lowmans Windward on Saturday, 16th March 2025.” During a search of the vehicle he occupied, authorities discovered a 9mm Taurus pistol, an unlicensed firearm. The police believe the seizure is a…
Over Two Hundred Thousand Eastern Caribbean dollars was handed over to the Ministry of Education support the Inclusive Education programme at the Fair Hall Government school.The donation was handed over by Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Saints. Addressing the handing over ceremony Deputy Chief Education Officer Joyce Blake – Browne said that the ministry is grateful for the donation from the Church which will help to advance the project. Blake-Browne added that over the last two (2) years, the Ministry of Education has given serious attention to important instructions and skills. “Many of the teachers have been recently…
Kingstown, (March. 18, 2025) – On April 5th, Invest SVG will commence itsdiaspora investment tour titled “Home Is Where The Heart Is”. Joining thecomprehensive list of partners on this initiative is the Bank of St. Vincent andthe Grenadines Ltd. (BOSVG), who will be present at all sessions in the UK,Canada and the United States. By meeting with persons face-to-face, they lookforward to the opportunity of showcasing their current financial productsavailable to members of the diaspora, as well as new initiatives that they plan tobring on-stream very soon.“At these sessions, we will show you the ease of conducting your bankingbusiness remotely,…