On January 25, 2025, police arrested and charged Kevante Cockburn, an 18-year-old labourer of Lowmans Windward, with three (3) counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and one (1) count of indecent assault involving a minor under the age of 13. The offences were reportedly committed on August 6 and 7, 2024. Due to the sensitive nature of the case and to protect the identity and well-being of the minor involved, no further details will be disclosed. The police urge the public to remain vigilant and report all cases of sexual offences involving minors or vulnerable individuals. Reports can be made to…
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In the interest of public safety, the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force remains resolute in their efforts to combat sexual offences, particularly those involving minors and vulnerable persons. On January 26, 2025, police arrested and charged Julius Browne, a 21-year-old labourer of Diamonds, with unlawful sexual intercourse involving a minor under the age of 13. The offence reportedly occurred on September 6, 2024. Due to the sensitive nature of the case and to protect the identity and well-being of the minor involved, no further details will be disclosed. The police urge the public to remain vigilant and…
In a momentous achievement, Ellica Matthews has officially earned her Doctorate in Psychology, marking a significant milestone in her academic and professional journey. Dr. Matthews was recognized in a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, 25th January 2025. It was a proud moment for Matthews, her family, friends, and the community. Dr. Matthews’ journey to this pinnacle of academic success was fueled by a deep passion for Mental Health and a commitment to fostering mental well-being. Her research, which focused on Women’s Mental Health was titled “A Proactive Approach to Women’s Mental Health”. Sharing an excerpt from her project, Matthews shared…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has made a significant breakthrough in an ongoing homicide investigation, demonstrating its dedication to justice and public safety. On January 26, 2025, police arrested and charged Kamal Ballantyne, a 23-year-old mechanic of Glen, with the offences of murder and attempted murder. Ballantyne is accused of causing the death of 23-year-old Isaiah Antrobus, a baker of Kingstown Park, with malice aforethought at Glen on December 15, 2024. In addition, he has been charged with the attempted murder of a 13-year-old student, who was shot in the arm also on December 15,…
The organizers of the annual Boxing Day event “Secret Garden” are pleased to announce that on Friday, January 17, 2025, supplies were donated to support the school feeding program at four (4) schools: Bethel High School, West St George Secondary School, Sion Hill Government School, and Calliaqua Anglican School appeal. The organizers, Rondy “Luta” Mc Intosh, Karen Veira, Semone Mc Intosh and Lester Iroha, extend their sincere gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the event, making these donations possible. We look forward to seeing you this year’s Boxing Day event, as we deliver another exiting and exhilarating…
(Excerpts of Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Dr Godwin Friday’s 2025 Budget presentation) As important as agriculture is to the country, there is no plan in the budget to rebuild it. The same approach, a scattershot approach, with no real plan for the sector. How can this be, when under 24 years of ULP rule agriculture has been brought to its knees and farmers have been neglected. In 2022, agriculture’s contribution was down to a mere 4.6% of GDP according to a World Bank report. This government is full of self-praise for anything they do. But they cannot credibly praise…
In the spirit of the holiday season, community activist and ICT lecturer at the St Vincent Community College Darron Rodan John took the initiative to distribute over 50 grocery bags to residents across the South Windward constituency. This act of kindness brought not just food, but also a sense of warmth and cheer to families and individuals who have long contributed to the community, making their holiday season a little brighter. Reflecting on the activity, John stated, ” It was a joy to bring a little extra warmth and cheer to those who have given so much to our community…
The organizers of the annual Boxing Day event “Secret Garden” are pleased to announce that on Friday, January 17, 2025, supplies were donated to support the school feeding program at four (4) schools: Bethel High School, West St George Secondary School, Sion Hill Government School, and Calliaqua Anglican School appeal. The organizers, Rondy “Luta” Mc Intosh, Karen Veira, Semone Mc Intosh and Lester Iroha, extend their sincere gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the event, making these donations possible. We look forward to seeing you this year’s Boxing Day event, as we deliver another exiting and exhilarating…
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has smashed its tourism records with a 25 percent increase in visitor arrivals in 2024, a feat that travel writers and the Vincentian government officials credit, in part, to the arrival of the all-inclusive luxury Caribbean brand, Sandals, in the destination. For the first time in the country’s history, stayover arrivals surpassed 100,000, reaching an impressive 101,471 visitors by December 2024. This surge marks a transformative economic boom for the multi-island state, driving job creation and boosting airlift capacity. The 2024 debut of Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is widely seen as the…
Politicians must learn to speak the truth to the people in the people’s parliament. Truth is not determined by the loudness of your mouth and how much you can ‘pamperset’. It is not the forcefulness of your voice and how much your speech can spur on others to bang on a desk. Neither is it determined by how irate you are. The real strength of an argument is found in the truthfulness of the presentation. Curtis King, Minister of education chose to alienate himself from the truth when he made his presentation last Wednesday in parliament. He stated that teachers…