Antigua and Barbuda has been plunged into mourning after news broke that former Prime Minister Sir Lester Bird died. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed that Bird passed away around 6 this morning. Just a few months ago, the former head of government had a leg amputated after his toe became infected. The islands major hospital was renamed the Sir Lester Bird Mount St John’s Medical Centre (SLBMSJMC) after his stay. The OPM said all flags across Antigua and Barbuda will be flown at half-mast and the 83-year-old will be given a state funeral. Prime Minister Gaston Browne…
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The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) strongly condemns the violent protest actions that occurred on the streets of Kingstown on Thursday August 5, 2021 which resulted in an injury to the head of Dr. Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). On the date in question, the Twelfth (12th) Sitting of the First (1st) Session of the Eleventh (11th) Parliament was convened. Simultaneously, there were protest actions in progress in the immediate vicinity of the parliament building and around Kingstown that were organized by the Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) and…
While every citizen has the right under the Constitiion to protest, it must be done peacefully, lawfully and responsibly. The RSVGPF implore persons who wish to protest to do so without breaking the laws of the country and; or impeding the rights of other citizens. To this end, the RSVGPF wishes to bring to the attention of members of the public the following sections of law set out in the Public Order Act, Chapter 396 of the Revised Edition of the Laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 2009:- 5. Notice of meetings or processions to be given (1) Any person organising…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment was informed this morning by CARPHAof the COVID-19 sequencing results of samples received at CARPHA on July 27th, 2021. One sample detected a variant of concern (VOC) – B.1.617.2 – Delta variant. This sample was collected during entry screening at the AIA from a fully vaccinated traveler who arrived from England with a negative PCR result on July 21, 2021. The Molecular Lab Unit(MLU) of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment reported on July 22, 2021 thatthe traveler had tested positive. The adult then transitioned from 48 hours hotel quarantine…
The Christian Council is concerned about the recent development reported in the media where the Prime Minister, Dr the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves was injured during a demonstration outside The House of Assembly on August 5, 2021. While our democracy allows for the freedom of expression which derives from our dignity as human person, freedom brings with it responsibility – personal and social. The injuring of the PM by one of the crowd, demonstrates a certain intolerance of divergent views, opinions and positions. The Council continues to abhor violence and urges those who choose to protest to do so peacefully and…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union (PSU) strongly condemns the act of violence which was committed against the Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves – Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines – during a protest in front of the House of Parliament on Thursday, August 5, 2021. We would like to advise the general public that the PSU does not condone any form of violence and distances itself from the attack on the Prime Minister. The PSU’s participation in the protest was to express opposition to the Bill to amend Section 27B and 43B (2) (a) of…
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING the circumstances surrounding the death of Jexol Skinner, an Insurance Brooker of Edinboro. A police report said according to investigations, at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, Skinner was at a barbershop within Baynes Building located on Granby Street, Kingstown when he allegedly got into an altercation with Barrington Cornwall, a barber of Prospect. Skinner was allegedly stabbed multiple times about his body with a pair of scissors. He was subsequently rushed to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead, the release said. Cornwall is currently in police custody assisting with the…
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: At the protest action in Kingstown on 5th August 2021, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Ralph Gonsalves and several other persons were injured. The joint protest action was held in front of Parliament by the NDP, members of the public, the Public Service Union, Nursing Association, Police Welfare Association, the Teachers Union. They were objecting to the Medical Officers (Amendment) Bill 2021 and the Public Health (Amendment) Bill. The Prime Minister was struck by a missile and sustained an injury to his head. He was rushed to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital for medical…
As chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and in my own capacity, I condemn the physical assault upon the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves during a protest organised by the opposition political party.The assault was serious and almost fatal. As it is, Dr Gonsalves injury to his head is still being medically assessed.The introduction of violence into the political life of CARICOM is shameful and deplorable and those responsible for it must be brought to justice with all due dispatch.The assault is all the more shameful because it…
On Thursday 5th August, at approximately 5:15pm, the Honourable Ralph E. Gonsalves, duly elected Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, was physically assaulted and wounded by Opposition demonstrators while attempting to enter the House of Assembly. Approximately 200 demonstrators, responding to a call to action from the Leader of the Opposition, picketed the Parliament and blocked the entrance to building. When the crowd prevented the vehicle carrying the Honourable Prime Minister from driving through the gate of the Parliament, he alighted the vehicle and attempted to enter on foot. An Opposition demonstrator then hurled a projectile at the Prime Minister,…