Chester Morgan and Leonard Scrubb are obviously pleased with the performances of their athletes in the recently concluded Inter Primary and Secondary Schools Athletics Championship. Morgan’s Central Leeward Secondary School were champions in both male and female categories of the Secondary schools; and the Scrubb’s Stephanie Browne Primary School (SBPS) were repeat winners among the Primary schools. Scrubb commented that he was confident especially going into the finals with a commanding lead over their nearest rivals. “We have this programme that we have year-round in school but due to the Covid it was absent in the school for the last…
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Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie has been arrested in Miami by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency this morning, April 28. This was confirmed by Governor John Rankin in a statement released a short while ago. “It is my duty as Governor to inform you that this morning the Honourable Premier Fahie was detained in Miami on charges related to conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering. As this concerns the arrest of a British citizen, the US Government has informed the UK Government of this arrest, as part of the usual process followed when…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) has advanced to the finals of the 2022 Windward Islands Debating Competition (WIDC). The SVGCC, who are the reigning WIDC champions, defeated 2022 host the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College of St. Lucia in preliminary two, in a 580 to 550 victory. The SVGCC, represented by Junior Primus and Shadyn McLean, acted as the proposition for the moot “Monogamy is not ideal for a modern way of life”. In support of its stance the college put forth the following arguments: monogamy is not a guarantor for commitment or exclusivity, it goes…
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Postal Corporation, offers to assist customers with on-line access for all of their utility bills beginning Tuesday, May 3rd 2022. The main aim of this facility is to assist customers who do not have on-line or e-mail access and who would like to keep track of their monthly utility bills. According to Jacqueline Adams Ollivierre, Director of Postal Services: “Many of our customers have expressed frustration at the announcement by the water, electricity and telephone companies of their intention to go ‘paperless’. This means that utility bills will no longer be printed for customers…
The Caribbean Examination Council, CXC, has extended the start this year’s CSEC and CAPE exams by three weeks. The extension follows weeks of lobbying by the Education Ministry and other stakeholders for the regional exams to be pushed back. Exams were set to get underway on May 2. CXC is set to host a media briefing about the administration of the 2022 regional examinations at 2pm. The speaker panel will include Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Chairman, Dr. Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO, and Dr. Nicole Manning, Director of Operations, Examinations Services.
On 22.4.22, police arrested and charged Bertram Joseph, a 59-year-old Unemployed of Edinboro with the offence of Wounding. According to the investigations, the Accused allegedly unlawfully and maliciously wounded a 46 years old Freelancer of Largo Height by chopping him on his head with a (chiney chopper knife). The incident occurred at Little Tokyo, Kingstown at about 5:40 pm on 22.4.22. The Accused is expected to appear before the Kingstown Magistrate Court to answer the charge.
The public is asked to take note that the tethering of all animals on the tarmac and surrounding areas of the ET Joshua Centre must cease with immediate effect. Failure to comply with this order may result in the animals being dealt with in the most serious of the manners as prescribed by the Stock Trespass Act, Chapter 70 of the Revised Edition of the Laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines 2009. This Act among other things gives authority to the Police to destroy animals that are causing injury to property.The Government and people of St. Vincent and the…
“Together for Mental Health” is this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Month, which is observed in May of every year. This theme was outlined by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The theme “Together for Mental Health” is being used to highlight how we can use our voices and other resources to advocate for Mental Health and the mentally ill. Mental health conditions can affect anyone; however, with the appropriate support and quality of care, persons can live healthy and fulfilling lives. This weekly article has been used, and will continue to be used to shine a light on…
Commissioner of Police Colin John, in an interview on Boom 106 Fm confirmed that the investigation into the death of motorcyclist Cjea Weekes is completed and will proceed to a Coroner’s Inquiry. John was responding to questions of whether or not a copy of the investigation’s report was given to lawyer Jomo Thomas. The COP confirmed that yes he hand delivered the report to lawyer Barnwell who also practices out of the Chambers of Jomo Thomas. As it relates to what Jomo Thomas was saying on the radio about what was inside of the report the COP says he is…
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 commencing at 5:00 pm daily on the island of St. Vincent. Monday, 25 th April 2022 – Glen, Lowmans, Langley Park, Champmans, New Adelphi & Layou Tuesday, 26 th April 2022 – Glen, Chauncey, Bay Road, Biabou & Layou Wednesday, 27 th April 2022 – Glen, Rillian Hill, Caratel, Biabou & Layou Thursday, 28 th April…