The official police report on the matter which was released on May 16, 2022 stated that a “post-mortem examination was performed on the body on May 16, 2022. The examination revealed that she died as a result of being inflicted with “multiple sharp injuries”. Williams’ body was discovered on Thursday 12th May 2022 in a bag at Richmond Hill, Kingstown. She was identified on Monday after police posted photos of tattoos and a necklace on her body, and after a family member positively identified the body as Precious Ziggy-Ann Zafhti Williams, formerly of Walvaroo. She was seventeen (17) years old.…
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The body of a female that was found in a bag at Richmond Hill on May 12 is that of Precious Williams, 17, of the East Kingstown community of Walvaroo, Police have confirmed. Police was informed about the matter by sources that have assisted the police with the identification of the body. The circumstances surround Williams’ death are still unknown. She was a past student of the Sion Hill Government School and the West St. George Secondary School. Sources say “the deseased from time to time she often leaves home without stating where she’s going or who she’s going with”.…
The body of Ajhontae ‘Cocks’ Woods, 23, has been found. Woods’ body was discovered by the coast guard on Monday afternoon. Woods was reported missing Monday morning by his family. According to the family, Woods was last seen on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Indian Bay Beach where he was with other family members and friends. As is typical for beach goers, Woods left his clothes, phone, money, and slippers and went about his way to enjoy the beach. According to his family, he did not return. But, in an unfortunate turn of events, the coast guard found him.
May 16, 2022, Kingstown –The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGFPF) is seeking the assistance of the general public in identifying the body of a female that was discovered on Thursday 12th May 2022 at Richmond Hill in the vicinity of Joyette’s Auto Collision. Since the discovery of the body, the police was unable to identify the body. In addition, no one has come forward to claim or identify the deceased. As a result, the police wishto disseminate the following information to the public about the deceased. Name and occupation: Unknown Age: Between 15 to 20 years…
It is now possible for visitors and locals to have a marriage application processed on the same day it is filed in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. According to the Agency for Public Information – API, the move comes as legislative amendments have been passed in parliament and are now to be implemented by the relevant authorities. Minister of Tourism Carlos James said that this development will significantly improve the appeal of destination SVG as an ideal location for destination weddings and honeymoons. Minister James noted that the challenges that were faced in terms of travel between the multi-island state,…
The International Organization (IOM) with funding from the Government of Japan has completed rehabilitation works carried out to The Golden Years Activity Centre at Black Point, North Central Windward. On Saturday, May 07, 2022, Programme Coordinator of IOM Jan-Willem Wegdam officially handed over the building to Executive Director of the National Insurance Services, Stewart Haynes. ‘As owner of the Golden Years facilities, we were happy, to partner with IOM and the Government of Japan to rehabilitate these facilities. The gate, complete outside fencing and the electrical system were restored, the whole inside and outside of the building re-painted and most…
Joelanni James, a 28-year-old resident of South Rivers said that he intends on taking action against a member of the constabulary after he was alleged that he was badly beaten.According to James, police came to his workplace on May 9, sometime around 2pm.He said that he had been accused of arson when the home of another resident was destroyed by fire. Joelanni Roberts who claimed he was badly beaten by police James further explained that he and the said individual have been involved in an ongoing dispute for about two years, and he was the one suspected of causing the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade spearheaded the launch of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Standby Facility for Capacity Building Projects for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday May 10th, 2022 at the NIS Conference Room. Under the 11th Economic Development Fund (EDF), the Standby Facility is ‘a EUR 8.75 million resource managed by Caribbean Development Bank (CBD) which offers opportunities to 15 Caribbean economies to grow trade, deepen integration and economic involvement, impact competitiveness, market access and exports by implementing targeted projects in thematic areas.’ The grant…
At the sitting of parliament on Thursday 5th May, members of the Opposition got an opportunity to debate a Private Member’s Motion. The title of Motion: Concerning Opposition to the Development and Operation of a quarry at Richmond in North Leeward. It was proposed by Leader of the Opposition, Dr. the Honourable Godwin Friday, and seconded by the Parliamentary Representative for Central Kingstown, Major St. Clair Leacock. The following is the Motion: “WHEREAS the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has entered into an agreement with Rayneau Construction and Industrial Equipment Ltd (“Rayneau Construction”) for the development and operation…
Applications are now invited from suitably qualified persons for Tuition Scholarships offered by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the 2022/2023 academic year. CONDITIONS OF THE AWARDAwards are available for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes for studies primarily at institutions within the Caribbean.Each scholarship covers the cost of tuition only for one (1) academic year, and will carry a maximum value of EC $25,000.00. Medical programmes are granted a maximum value of EC $10,000.00.New students must show proof of acceptance into a full-time programme.Continuing students must provide evidence that they are in good academic standing.Awards will be granted…