Member of Parliament for the North Leeward constituency and Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Hon. Carlos James has welcomed the opening of the second financial institution in his North Leeward constituency. The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Co-operative Credit Union will open its Chateaubelair branch this Thursday January 4th, 2024. Minister expressed the sentiments during a community consultation in Spring Village on Tuesday. According to the North Leeward MP, during his tenure as member of parliament the economic and rural transformation of the North Leeward constituency will be realized commencing with a series of strategic…
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Officials in the Ministry of Transport and Works have assured community stakeholders in Spring Village that work will commence by the second quarter of this year on the Hermitage Mountain Road. The officials made the announcement during a community consultation held in the community on Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 at the Spring Village Methodist School. The meeting, spearheaded by area representative Hon. Carlos James, is a part of a series of public consultations slated for the North Leeward community during this year. Damion Allen, Senior Quantity Surveyor, assigned to the National Roads Rehabilitation Programme within the Ministry of Transport and…
The fixtures for the ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have been revealed with the event to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA from 1 to 29 June 2024. Fans can register their interest for tickets here. The pinnacle ICC men’s T20 event will see a record 20 teams divided into four groups competing across 55 games for the right to be crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Champions 2024, including co-hosts the West Indies and the USA, together with the other qualifiers: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands,…
Concerning the press release that was issued by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) on Thursday 04th January 2024 captioned “Tragic Plane Crash in Bequia.” The RSVGPF acknowledges that there was an error in the release where it stated that the four bodies were recovered from the aircraft/sea by Coast Guard personnel. The RSVGPF wishes to give full credit to the valiant efforts of the Fishermen and Divers from the Bequia community who collaborated with the SVG Coast Guard in the retrieval operation. The bodies were recovered from the wreckage by the divers and handed over…
The parade will be under the command of Superintendent of Police, Mr. Junior Simmons. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mrs. Tecla Andrews-Thomas will be the parade adjutant. The Guard of Honour will be comprised of Non- commissioned officers (NCOs) and men from the RSVGPF and the SVG Coast Guard Service. The Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Enville Williams will arrive on parade at 3:45 p.m. The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves will arrive at 3:50 p.m. and receive a “General Salute”. Her Excellency, the Governor General, Dame Susan Dougan will arrive at 4:08 p.m. and receive a “Royal Salute”.…
KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES, January 04, 2024: At 12:09 pm local time on January 4, 2024, a Bellanca 17 single-engine aircraft with registration N4023B, owned and operated by a resident of Bequia, Robert Sachs, was involved in a fatal accident shortly after takeoff from the J.F Mitchell Airport, Bequia. The aircraft was enroute to the Hewanorra International Airport, St. Lucia, and was carrying a total of four individuals, including the pilot and three passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot declared an emergency and subsequently crashed into the water. Regrettably, there were no survivors. Local divers, along with the…
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos – January 4, 2024 – In a significant development for Caribbean regional travel, interCaribbean Airways is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its new non-stop flight service connecting Bridgetown, Barbados, and Kingston, Jamaica. Scheduled to commence on February 6th, 2024, this service will mark a new chapter in the connectivity between these two major Caribbean destinations. Bridgetown, the Southern Caribbean hub for interCaribbean, will see flights to Kingston on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Operated by interCaribbean’s CRJ700 Jet aircraft, this route will be the only non-stop service…
January 04, 2024, Kingstown: A small, one (1) engine aircraft, Registration Number N4023B, owned and piloted by Mr. Robert Sachs of Bequia, crashed into the sea, one (1) nautical mile West of Petit Nevis, sometime after midday (earlier today). There were three (3) passengers on board, namely: Mr. Christian Klepser, 51 years old from the United States of America, and his two (2) daughters, Madita Klepser and Annik Klepser, 10 and 12 years old respectively. The aircraft went airborne from the J.F. Mitchell Airport in Paget Farm about 12:11 p.m. for St. Lucia as its final destination. Moments after taking…
Source : One News SVG Police have confirmed that everyone on board the plane the crashed off the coast of Bequia has died. One News SVG contacted a senior police officer who confirmed the tragic news. The SVG Coast Guard and first responders were searching for survivors after the plane crashed sometime around midday. According to reports, four persons were onboard the aircraft – 4POB which crashed in waters just off Paget Farm near the J.F Mitchell Airport in Bequia. They include the pilot, two children and an adult. The plane was reportedly en route to another Caribbean island. The…
ANN was informed by a reliable source that at an event held last Friday at Arnos Vale, Intelligence Officers from the Inland Revenue Department, while carrying out their official duties, found themselves at the centre of controversy as they were told to “get the f@#% out” of the Promoters Office. ANN has reached out to the Inland Revenue Department and is awaiting comments on the matter. We would update further