The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is currently investigating a tragic motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a young man and left three others injured. The accident occurred at approximately 7:15 PM on February 2, 2025, along the Mangrove Public Road. Details of the Incident According to preliminary investigations, a red Toyota Vitz, registration number RL868, owned by Elite Rental Services of Richland Park, was traveling along the roadway when it veered off and plunged over an embankment. The vehicle was being driven by 29-year-old Elrico Patterson, an Auxiliary Police Officer from Owia.…
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By Codrian Simmions For the third time in less than two weeks, the regular school day in North Leeward has been seriously impacted by a water supply issue. In some instances, schools were compelled to shut down for the entire day. This ongoing problem is unacceptable and should not become the norm. A child’s education should never be compromised due to an issue that can and must be resolved. Reports from the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) indicate that the root cause of the disruptions is the instability of the Copeland Mountain area in Rose Hall. Since January 25,…
The Bickles All Leewards Relay Classic 2025 at Victoria Park showcased outstanding performances from primary and secondary schools across the All Leeward area. In the Primary School Division, Layou Government School (LGS) claimed victory with an impressive 188 points, edging out Questelles Government School (QGS), who secured second place with 178 points. Barrouallie Government School (BGS) followed closely in third with 150 points, while Chateaubelair Methodist School (CMS) placed fourth with 146 points. Rounding off the standings were Barrouallie Anglican School (BAS) in fifth with 122 points, and Clare Valley Government School (CVGS) in sixth with 48 points. In the…
Kingstown, 3 February 2025. Authorities of the Cuban Aviation Company of Airport Services (ECASA), Argyle International Airport (AIA) and the Embassy of Cuba in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines held a productive exchange through video conference, in which they agreed on the final elements associated with a new collaborative project between the two countries. This is a group of 6 Cuban engineers who will soon travel to St. Vincent, to join the maintenance and modernization work being carried out at this aerodrome, the most important in the country. The legal director of ECASA, Héctor Fraga, assured that the team is…
Sparta FC kicked off their 2025 SVG Football Federation First Division campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Pride and Joy FC 7-1 at Chilli Playing Field in Georgetown. Facing a well-known opponent, Sparta FC wasted no time asserting their dominance. National Under-20 winger Devonte McDowall opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a well-placed right-footed strike. However, Pride and Joy quickly responded, equalizing just five minutes later. Sparta FC then took control. Ari Charles restored the lead in the 35th minute, displaying clinical composure to round the goalkeeper before slotting home. Just before halftime, Skye Horne extended the advantage with…
THE ISSUE The massive successes of the ULP government over the past 24 years in transforming SVG for the better and uplifting the lives, living, and production of our people have been achieved not only by the efforts of the central government alone but very much so also through the endeavours of state-owned entities (statutory bodies, wholly-owned state companies, or joint state and private sector companies). Always, of course, in tandem with the people of SVG and our friends overseas. Vital to the progress of SVG since 2001 have been the Bank of SVG (BOSVG), formerly the wholly-owned state bank,…
The Government’s push to improve healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is evident through several initiatives, among them, the introduction and upgrade of radiology services throughout the country. Speaking to the Agency for Public Information (API) on Thursday January 30, Chief Radiographer at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Chevonne Stewart, said the government is now looking at introducing radiology services in the Southern Grenadines. Stewart said they are hoping to start with X-ray and Ultrasound services and the Ministry of Health aims to have these services operational within the first quarter of this year. Stewart also told the API that over…
(Excerpts of Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Dr Godwin Friday’s 2025 Budget presentation) Cost of Living Crisis The minister acknowledges the high cost of living when he speaks of the effects of inflation. But he seemed to suggest the worst is over and inflation levels “are trending in the right direction”. P.19 I don’t know who does his grocery shopping because most Vincentians will tell you cost of living is crushing them and that there is no easing of it. It is getting worse. The high and increasing cost of living is crushing people. Families are finding it impossible to…
Individuals living with visual impairments in St. Vincent and the Grenadines can now enhance their understanding of sexual and reproductive health, thanks to the release of a specialized Braille workbook. The Braille version of the Sexual Health Education Workbook was officially handed over to the National Society of and for the Blind in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 by St. Vincent Planned Parenthood Association and UNFPA. The handover is a component of the Build Back Equal Project which is being implemented in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Saint Lucia and the Commonwealth of Dominica,…
Victoria Jordon sat quietly on the edge of her chair, her hands clasped tightly together. She had spent years hoping, praying, and guiding her son, Shakeem Campbell, through life’s many hurdles. Today, as she watched him in his army uniform, standing tall and proud, she couldn’t hold back the tears. Shakeem’s journey wasn’t easy. Born and raised in Lowmans Leeward, he grew up understanding struggle. His mother, a single parent, worked tirelessly to provide for him and his siblings. There were days when they had little, but Victoria never let her children feel like they lacked anything. She always reminded…