As the tourism product expands on mainland St Vincent, the Government is putting measures in place to have vending regulated at some popular areas. In an interview with the Agency for Public Information, Area Representative for Central Leeward, Dr. Orando Brewster, said there will be regulations with regards to vending on Buccament Bay so that it becomes more structured. “We would have to have a meeting with all the stakeholders involved, the fishermen, the business owners so we can regulate the area…we would have that date set very early this year before the tourist season is over and we will…
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January 17 2024: Kingstown- Davy Lewis, a 23-year-old Fisherman of Orange Hill has been charged with the offence of wounding. Police laid the charge against the accused on Tuesday 16th January 2024 at the Sandy Bay Police Station. According to reports, the accused allegedly unlawfully and maliciously wounded a 22-year-old Landscaper of Georgetown by chopping him on his right hand with a cutlass. The offence was committed in Sandy Bay on 06.01.24 about 4:00 p.m. Lewis appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on Wednesday January 17th 2024 and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was fined EC $3000.00. The fine…
Paul: Oh gorsh, why vincy extremely hot? This heat is not normal, what ah go on in vincy? Jessica: I can tell you what is going on “climate change is real and it is not a joke”. The bigger and developing countries are burning a lot of fossil fuels, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is accelerating climate change and affecting us in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.Paul: What the hell is wrong with you? Talking about climate change. Because vincy is hot it means climate change? Give me a break. What other signs are there that climate change…
Effective tax season 2024, the Inland Revenue Department will be implementing a newTax Refunds’ Policy whereby Personal Income Tax refunds would ONLY be issued to taxpayers via direct deposit to their financial institution accounts, as opposed to the current method of issuing refunds by physical cheques. Prior to the direct deposits being made, taxpayers would receive notice of the refund via personal email address ONLY – provided to the IRD by the taxpayer orrepresentative.This new Tax Refunds’ Policy well aligns with the mandate of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (‘GoSVG’) under the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (‘CARDTP’),…
Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, joined a diverse group of hospitality professionals at Florida International University (FIU) where he delivered the keynote address to some 400 students as well as faculty and industry stakeholders during the 29th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference at the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Stewart, the head of the only super brand to have ever originated from the Caribbean, captivated the audience as he shared perspectives on hospitality leadership, Sandals’ journey in reframing luxury all-inclusive travel and the exciting future of Caribbean tourism.The Executive Chairman’s address also explored themes of…
Two current Vice Presidents of the SVG Football Federation (SVGFF) would challenge the current President Mr Carl Dickson for the office of President. Mr. Wayne Grant Second VP and First VP Otashie Spring have all been nominated along with former President Mr. Marvin Fraser and a former National player Mr . Renson. Haynes. A release from the SVGFF states they are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first stage of nominations for the upcoming Executive Council elections. As of Friday, January 12th 2024, the candidates havesubmitted their nomination forms, expressing keen interest in contributing to the development of…
January 15, 2024: Kingstown- On Sunday 14th January 2024, about 6:15 a.m., officers from the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), Narcotics Unit, and Special Services Unit (SSU) conducted a joint operation in Layou and executed a Search Warrant at the house where Terrica Patterson, 21 years Unemployed of Layou resides. During the search, a small darkish-looking purse was discovered with on what appeared to be cocaine wrapped in a transparent plastic bag.The defendant was cautioned and she admitted it was cocaine. She was arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine. The drug was later weighed and amounted to 21 grammes. Patterson…
The Dame Susan Dougan Foundation earlier today handed over school supplies and sanitary items to a number of schools across the country, in a ceremony at Government House. The Governor General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Her Excellency Dame Susan Dougan remarked that she established the foundation aims to give students a second chance and to create an environment where gaps can be filled. The Governor General noted that after making contacts and conceptualizing the project, she decided it would be important to go to different schools across the country to assess the needs of students. The foundation visited…
Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by a slow-growing bacteria. The leprosy bacteria can be spread when a person with Hansen’s disease (leprosy) coughs or sneezes, and someone else breathes in the droplets containing the bacteria repeatedly (over a prolonged period of time). Leprosy can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa). With early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be cured. It’s important to note that people with Leprosy disease can continue to work and live an active life during and after treatment. While Leprosy was once feared to be…
The Officers approached the suspect and identified themselves to him as Police Officers. The Officer in charge of the patrol informed the suspect about the information that was received and requested a search of his person. A crowd immediately gathered around the Police and the suspect and started to behave in a hostile manner towards the Police. A Police Officer then held onto the suspect and attempted to search him. The suspect pulled away and slapped the Officer in his face.The Officers again held on to the suspect in an attempt to conduct the search; however, the angry crowd violently…