The holiday spirit shone brightly this year as the Sandals Foundation, in partnership with U.S.-based toy company Hasbro, distributed over 16,000 toys to children across the Caribbean. The initiative, which has been a staple of the holiday season since 2011, aims to inspire hope and spread joy to communities in need. “The holiday season is a time for giving and sharing, and even more, a time to inspire hope,” said Patrice Gilpin, Public Relations Manager for the Sandals Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful to be able to partner with Hasbro to bring joy to children in a way that lets…
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By Admin This holiday season, St. Vincent Brewery Limited (SVBL) brought stories to life with their “Tell Us Your Story” initiative, turning tales of resilience and hardship into opportunities to spread cheer and goodwill. The initiative, a staple of SVBL’s holiday efforts, provided care packages filled with essential supplies, food items, and toiletries to families and institutions across the country. With the support of key partners, including the East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC), Facey Trading, and Select Pasta, this year’s outreach exceeded expectations. The brewery also extended its generosity to institutions like the Liberty Lodge Home for Boys and…
Andrew Williams of Fountain has been confirmed as the second homicide victim in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for 2025. Williams succumbed to gunshot injuries late on January 2 after being rushed to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but police have launched an investigation into the incident. Earlier that day, police discovered the lifeless body of 63-year-old Albert Lorenzo Lewis, a farmer and welder of Hopewell, Marriaqua, on the porch of his home. According to a press release from the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), Lewis was found with…
By Kimani Wiseman Plastic pollution can be classified in the top three environmental problems countries are experiencing. The catastrophe of plastics have reached every country and continent across the globe. Some Countries across the globe would have experienced the effects of plastics on marine animals. For example, in some countries, dead whales have washed ashore on beaches with plastics in their stomach. Sea turtles have also been found with plastics in their stomach and plastic straws in their nostrils. Sea birds and fishes have not been left out, they would have also been found with plastics in their stomach. Micro…
Kingstown, January 2, 2025 – The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has launched an investigation into the death of Albert Lorenzo Lewis, a 63-year-old farmer and welder from Hopewell, whose lifeless body was discovered on the porch of his home early this morning. According to preliminary reports, a neighbor made the grim discovery and immediately alerted law enforcement. Responding officers found Lewis with a wound to the right side of his face and additional abrasions on his body. The District Medical Officer pronounced Lewis dead at the scene. The Crime Scene Unit (CSU) recovered several items…
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – A state of emergency has been declared across Trinidad and Tobago following a surge in criminal activity that authorities say threatens public safety. According to a press release issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, the declaration was made by Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. The decision is grounded in Section 8 of the Constitution, which allows such measures in circumstances where public safety is at risk. The release stated:”The declaration of the…
A young woman is currently in custody, assisting police with the investigation into the death of Glenroy Fraser, a 38-year-old sub-contractor whose body was discovered in a rental vehicle over an embankment in Kelbourney early Saturday morning. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly provided information to investigators, a source told ANN. Fraser’s body was found with his hands and feet bound and an apparent injury to the head. Police also recovered several exhibits, including a spent shell, from the scene. Adding another layer to the investigation, a voice note has surfaced on social media that may be…
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has issued a statement regarding the death of Glenroy Fraser, a 38-year-old sub-contractor from Questelles and Canada, whose body was discovered in a vehicle early Saturday morning.According to the press release:”At approximately 1:30 a.m. on December 28, 2024, police received a report of a vehicle over an embankment in Kelbourney. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Glenroy Fraser inside the vehicle with his hands and feet bound and an injury to his head. Several exhibits, including a spent shell, were retrieved from the scene. The District Medical Officer (DMO)…
Kingstown, St. Vincent – The chess community in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is gearing up for the 4th Annual Tyrone Jack Memorial National Chess Championship, which kicks off this weekend. The tournament, scheduled from Friday, December 27th to Monday, December 30th, 2024, will take place at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus, bringing together the nation’s top chess players to compete for the coveted Tyrone Jack Memorial Trophy. Sponsored by RE/MAX Results Realty, Mustique Company Ltd, and UWI Global Campus, the championship is a key fixture on the national chess calendar. Participants will vie for trophies,…
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Kelborny after discovering an unidentified male body in the back seat of a rental vehicle that went over an embankment. The victim, found tied up with gunshot wounds, is believed to possibly be a visitor from Canada, according to a source.