Zimrom Richards and Darius Bynoe both died Two men were killed and another wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Block2000 area of Old Montrose on Thursday evening . The shooting incident occurred on the block next to the Singer Building at about 9: 45 pm. Residents told ANN they heard about 10 gun shots and when the dust was settled, three men received gunshot wounds about their bodies. Dead is Darius Bynoe who died on the spot and Zimron Richards, an icebox vendor, died at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. The other victim Antwone Butcher received a gun shot…
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Carnival was held after an absence of two years due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. However, it appeared that there wasn’t any significant improvement to the festival. The Unity Labour Party (ULP) government is killing carnival slowly. Carnival needs to be resuscitated. The deliberate omission from the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) of competent personnel, especially if one is perceived to be a supporter of the New Democratic Party (NDP); the absence of new blood with fresh ideas from the CDC; the lack of innovation and creativity; the lack of marketing; insufficient prize money and the political interference of the overall…
By: Theophilus Franklyn ,Environmental Health Officer In our first article titled “Environmental Health and Public events: Vincentian Perspectives”, we briefly discussed how public events or mass gathering activities impact the environment. In this article, a more in-depth look into waste management issues and ways in which to mitigate the occurrence of proper waste management relating to mass gatherings will be discussed. Waste can be defined as the disposal of unwanted materials or objects after being used. In the context of environmental health, we will take a look at waste disposal, both solid and liquid waste, at mass gatherings. As stated…
The Forestry Department is increasing its vigilance in protecting two endemic species from being poached and traded illegally. According to Acting Forestry Supervisor Bradford Latham, the Pink Rhino Iguana and the Union Island Gecko found mainly in the Grenadines are being hunted and poached. Endemic species are protected under law and Latham said legislation is being revisited to increase the penalties for offenders. Latham also indicated that the Forestry Department is working closely with the Tobago Cays Marine Park and an NGO (non-Governmental Organisation), called the Union Island Environmental Alliance to monitor what is happening within wildlife reserves.
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, St. Vincent and the Grenadines,will present a two- day Country Conference entitled: History, Ancestry and Heritage.The Vincentian identity and heritage: From whence we came.’, on Tuesday andWednesday July 19th and 20th 2022, at the refurbished Open Campus Site. The aim of the conference is to highlight current research on St Vincent and the Grenadines regarding the indigeneity, immigration, and settlement by peoples of diverse ethnicity. The Conference will provide a forum for the descendants of our indigenous people to give voice to their experience. The conference has received twenty-three (23) papers…
Vincentians in the creative industries are being encouraged to take advantage of the technologies to push their small businesses and talents globally through the virtual medium or the metaverse. Minister of Finance Hon. Camillo Gonsalves said this digital space presents countless opportunities for growth and marketing and added that within this global virtual space, culture and history can be experienced. Gonsalves noted that by tapping into this resource, people all over the world can have an opportunity to buy, view, touch and experience virtual replicas of products made by Vincentians. “…. think beyond your borders, think beyond seasonal culture, think…
A succession of tropical waves will move across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines beginning from today. The waves will dominate the weather pattern across SVG into the weekend. The first wave is affecting the islands today, and a few scattered showers are expected as the day progresses into tonight. Friday may tend to be mostly fair, but by Friday night, another wave will be in the vicinity resulting in moderate scattered showers into Saturday. Another wave will be affecting the islands on Sunday producing similar weather conditions. Winds will blow from the east northeast (ENE) to the east (E) at…
Police have opened an investigation into the discovery of Marijuana found in several boxes of cargo last Sunday afternoon to be shipped to Barbados.According to reports reaching Asberth News Network, the boxes were registered in a produce trafficker’s name from Central Leeward. Sources close to the investigation has told ANN that the produce trafficker is claiming that the packages were received from someone who wanted them to reach Barbados. Four boxes were searched by the Quarantine department on Sunday afternoon where the drugs were discovered amongst ginger and other items to be shipped. ANN understands that over 12 boxes were…
“When The Water Dried Up” is the latest publication by Cultural Activist, novelist and playwright Cecil “Blazer” Williams. The novel depicts the struggles and resilience of Vincentian people in the face of the eruptions of La Soufriere. Speaking at the launch was Minister of Culture Hon. Carlos James, who commended the work, saying that it represented true Vincentian cultural life through a contemporary focus. Also giving remarks was President of the Vincentian Association of Artists, Writers and Producers, Hon. Rene Baptiste. Baptiste, who, in congratulating Williams on the novel, said the language of the book spoke true to Vincentian creolized…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas and time on the island of Bequia. Please take note of the following: Home and business owners in the named areas are reminded to keep their windows and doors open to allow the fog to take effect. Motorists are kindly asked to take caution. Persons who are suffering from any respiratory illnesses are kindly asked to take…