Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow has responded to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves’ concerns over St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) being excluded from hosting T20 matches against Australia in 2025. Speaking to ANN, Dr. Shallow clarified that while CWI had intentions of playing the three T20s in SVG, the decision was always contingent on an assessment following the hosting of Bangladesh in December 2024. “After the assessment, it was determined that it was not feasible to host the games in SVG,” Shallow stated. One of the primary issues highlighted was accommodation. Shallow explained that Holiday Inn,…
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Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has expressed disappointment that St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will not be hosting T20 matches against Australia in 2025, despite assurances from Cricket West Indies (CWI). Speaking on the matter, Dr. Gonsalves revealed that Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves has a WhatsApp message from a CWI representative confirming that SVG was given the assurance of hosting the games. However, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, when CWI released its official fixtures, SVG was not included. “We received correspondence just two days before stating that we would get some female games in 2025,” Gonsalves said. “I have…
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has signaled that the government may review taxation policies for Airbnb operators in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Speaking on WE FM’s Sunday program with host Cecil Ryan, Dr. Gonsalves states. “Persons with private homes have turned them into Airbnbs, particularly some in the diaspora,” the Prime Minister stated. “However, while hotels and other businesses pay taxes persons operating Airbnbs do not. That is a leakage we may have to look into.” Dr. Gonsalves made these remarks while providing an update on the economic impact of the Argyle International Airport (AIA) since its opening in…
Police are currently on the scene at Bay Road, Georgetown, where a man identified as Okira Charles was shot and killed. Details remain limited at this time. Authorities are investigating the incident, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a tax-free disbursement of over $32 million in back pay to more than 11,000 public servants, scheduled to begin on February 20, 2025. This follows successful negotiations between the Government Negotiating Team (GNT) and the Trade Union Federation (TUF), which concluded in December 2024. The TUF represents six bargaining agents: The agreement includes salary increases over two consecutive trienniums: The Cabinet of Ministers approved the terms of the agreement in January 2025. Prime Minister Pierre has confirmed that the back pay will be tax-free. The Government of Saint Lucia has expressed gratitude to…
The Argyle International Airport (AIA) will celebrate the eighth anniversary of its opening on February 14, 2025. It stands as an enduring testament to our people’s quest to achieve a hitherto impossible dream, to reach what was considered an unreachable height by those steeped in learned helplessness, to triumph over what the pessimists thought to be insurmountable odds, to bear witness to that which those of little faith denounced as unbearable folly, and to defeat those visionless and timid souls who sought to derail us at every step of the way. We did it! We build the AIA! We did…
Taiwan, renowned for its world-class educational institutions, rich cultural heritage, and cutting-edge innovation, invites students from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to seize the opportunity to study abroad. The MOFA Taiwan Scholarship and TaiwanICDF Scholarship are now open for applications for the 2025 academic year! MOFA Taiwan Scholarship: A Gateway to Academic Excellence The MOFA Taiwan Scholarship offers a unique chance for international students to study at Taiwan’s world-class universities. This scholarship aims to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the bond between Taiwan and the global community. There are more than 400 whole English taught degree programs for Vincentian students’…
Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines – In a significant effort to bridge communication gaps for children with speech and language disorders, World Pediatrics (WP) recently hosted a specialized clinic in Dominica and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. The initiative, which began with a two-day session in Dominica on January 26–27, 2025, continued in St. Vincent from January 29–31, 2025, providing evaluations and interventions for over 179 children across both islands. The WP team comprised one occupational therapist and five speech pathologists, each specializing in areas such as articulation and phonology, augmentative communication, feeding and sensory disorders, genetic conditions like…
(Excerpts of Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Dr Godwin Friday’s 2025 Budget presentation) Technical Vocational Education and Training We have noted the need to give radically more focus to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The Minister said over a year ago that he recognized the need to do so. How have they responded? As I noted in the Estimates debate, there is nothing in the budget that shows there is a real shift in focus in education to give serious attention to TVET. This is evident in the allocations Key Program Actions set out in the Estimates. It is also…
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred in Edinboro at approximately 3:00 p.m. on February 6, 2025. Police promptly responded to reports of gunfire in Edinboro, in the vicinity of the Catholic Pastoral Centre. Upon arrival, officers discovered Carl Quow, a 23-year-old resident of Edinboro, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds about his body. He was later pronounced deceased at the scene by the District Medical Officer (DMO). During the incident, a minor also sustained an injury and was treated at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH).…