February 24, 2025 – Kingstown: The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has made significant breakthroughs in multiple homicide investigations, reaffirming its commitment to justice and public safety. On February 24, 2025, Lemar Isaacs, a 23-year-old labourer from Mc Kies Hill, was arrested and charged with the murder of Mark Williams, a 31-year-old vendor from New Montrose. Isaacs is accused of causing Williams’ death by gunshot with malice aforethought at Block 2000 on September 9, 2023. The RSVGPF also confirms that Isaacs is “currently in custody on another murder charge” and is awaiting the disposal of a…
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With the second administration of President Donald Trump in full swing, the world watches with cautious anticipation as each policy decision reverberates globally. Among the sweeping changes in Washington, the U.S. Department of Defense has undergone notable reforms, sparking discussions about military recruitment, readiness, and strategy. In December 2024, shortly after President Trump’s election victory, the Army experienced its biggest boost in recruitment over the past 15 years, with an average of 350 Americans enlisting daily. While some attribute this trend to former President Joe Biden, others believe it reflects a renewed sense of national purpose inspired by the incoming…
The Blue Marlins Swim Club emerged victorious at the recently held Shrewsbury Aquatic Centre (SAC) Invitational Swimming Championships, held from 20th – 23rd February, 2025. The Club amassed a total of 1391 points over the four day period, winning the championship cup for the 3rd consecutive time. This however, was the 4th time that the Blue Marlins Swim Club has won the competition. The swim club also captured 6 out of a possible 10 age group titles.Raya Adams and Zane Da Briel dominated the 8 and under age group, capturing the female and male championship titles respectively. Saj Caesar topped…
When America sneezes, the Caribbean catches a cold: terrorism and criminal gangsI think CARICOM’s leaders’ decision to introduce legislation to categorise criminal gangs as a terrorist organisation is injudicious. Those in power must refrain from labelling everything as “terrorism”. They do so because the word is almost used universally as a pejorative term, but designating criminal gangs as a “terrorist organisation” will undoubtedly create confusion academically, legally and conceptually. This is because terrorism must involve a political dimension – a clear political objective. Therefore, in any reference regarding definitional or conceptual understanding of terrorism, I think distinguished scholar and expert…
Students and teachers at the Girls’ High School (GHS) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are reportedly battling a flea infestation, raising serious health and safety concerns. Major the Honourable St. Clair Leacock, representative for Central Kingstown, has criticized the government for its handling of the situation, calling it a “total shame and disgrace.” Leacock claimed that teachers have been bitten by dogs and students affected by fleas, describing the conditions as unacceptable for one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. He argued that the issue reflects a broader failure by the government to prioritize education and maintain…
Coreas Distribution Limited, one of the oldest and most recognizable companies in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is now Acado SVG Limited. This name change comes as part of a larger rebranding exercise undertaken by Trinidad-based Agostini Limited. The Agostini Group has operations in 10 markets, clients in over 30 countries and 3,500 employees. Group operations have traditionally been conducted through more than 20 companies, inclusive of legacy brands with strong community ties like Acado SVG (formerly Coreas Distribution Ltd). This rebrand establishes a new shared logo and brand identity for companies in the region, unifying them under one visual…
Any call for healing rings hollow without an acknowledgement of wrongdoing. The wrongdoer must first recognize his evil act and repent before God, and apologize to his victims. The fruits of such contrition will be seen in a complete confession and renunciation of his own wickedness. He will make restitution to those whom he wronged, making his victims whole again. This is what produces healing. Anything short of this is a farce.The Bible tells us: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then…
In July of 2024, St. Vincent and the Grenadines was struck by Hurricane Beryl. The Southern Grenadines bore the full force of the storm, suffering widespread destruction. Most homes and businesses were reduced to rubble, and the livelihoods of countless residents were disrupted. Seven months after, life has not returned to its pre-hurricane normalcy. Most people in the Southern Grenadines are dissatisfied with the slow pace of the rebuilding process by the government. But, a private developer on the island of Canouan has been singled out for high praise from the residents of the Southern Grenadines. His contribution has been…
Students at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College are expressing outrage after a lecturer allegedly threatened not to mark their School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and refused to continue teaching the class unless one student left his classroom. The conflict arose after the student reportedly refused to complete an assignment and declined to write 250 lines as punishment. In a recording obtained by Asberth News Network (ANN), an exchange between the lecturer and the students reveals the escalating tension. The lecturer entered the classroom, called the roll, and asked, “Who has my lines?” Students who were absent were informed that…
Kingstown, St. Vincent, February 18th 2025Toastmasters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will resume their in-person Area Speech Contest on Sunday, 23rd February 2025. This anticipated event is open to the general public and it will take place at the SVG Community College at 4:30 pm after a four-year absence. The speech contests have been held via the Zoom platform, since the COVID-19 pandemic.The speech contest will be hosted by Area Director Andrew Dasilva, Contest Chair Leanna Laidlow and Chief Judge Alicia Kirby. The speech contestants comprise Toastmasters from the three Toastmasters clubs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Area…