Kingstown, December 3, 2024 – The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is warning the public about a rising scam where fraudsters impersonate legitimate vehicle dealers, leaving victims thousands of dollars poorer and in financial despair.In a recent breakthrough, police arrested and charged Daislyian Davis, a 36-year-old businessman from Evesham, for allegedly defrauding a 31-year-old cricketer of $52,400 ECC. The incident occurred between July 1 and July 31, 2024, in Kingstown.Davis, who appeared in the Kingstown Magistrate Court on December 2, pleaded not guilty. He was granted bail of $10,000 ECC with one surety and is now…
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By Kimani Wiseman Internet Company Cindy: Mom, the internet is down again, it has been down for 3 days and I cannot get to do my assignments, they are due in less than one week. Mom: I would pass by the internet company tomorrow and get it rectified. Mom: Good morning, I would like to report an issue with the internet, it has been down for 3 days and my daughter have assignments that are due in less than one week. Internet Provider: Good morning, we are sorry to hear that your internet has been down for 3 days, can…
Thumbs up for a new and stronger roof. By: Donald De Riggs• One has to be very observant to notice that a Category 4 hurricane tore this small Grenadine Island apart, just three months ago. The rebuilding of housing stock damaged or destroyed by Beryl has been remarkable. The 15% or so left to be completed accounts for about a dozen people still living in a shelter and others with family or close friends. One of the occupants at the lone official shelter in Grand Bay, who preferred to remain anonymous, noted that they have been without water for over…
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has issued a warning to the public about a phishing scam targeting WhatsApp users. According to the RSVGPF, hackers are compromising accounts and using them to deceive victims into revealing personal information or transferring money. Details of the Scam In some cases, victims are contacted and informed they have won a prize, then asked to provide personal details such as names, addresses, and bank account information. In other instances, scammers instruct victims to send money via Zelle, a digital payment service. Describing Zelle, the RSVGPF noted that it is “a…
The NDP appears to be fumbling the election yet again with its candidate selection for West St. George. As a concerned constituent, I am thoroughly unimpressed. On one side, we have a man with a documented history of dodging his parental responsibilities, and on the other, a woman whose ties to the constituency are tenuous at best. The decision to remove Kay Bacchus as the area representative was long overdue—no one wanted her on the ticket again. Rumors persist about whether she was pushed aside or she finally realized she was unelectable. When you look at it , her exit…
Rainforest Seafoods SVG Ltd. has applied to the Physical Planning and Development Board for permission to construct a new seafood market in Calliaqua. While the project is being hailed as a potential boost to the local seafood industry, small-scale fisherfolk are raising concerns, claiming the development could threaten their livelihoods. Speaking to Asberth News Network, one local fisherman remarked, “This feels like a direct attack on us small fisherfolk. We don’t have the resources to compete with a big company like this, and we’re worried about losing our customers.” Another fisherman added, “We’ve been supplying fresh fish to the community…
The Facts On Sunday November 24, 2024, the Unity Labour Party (ULP) held its National Convention at the Bethel High School, Campden Park. The huge expansive hall at Bethel was jam-packed to overflowing with over 1,300 delegates present, inside, at the time when its Political Leader, Comrade Ralph, rose to speak at 11:40 a.m.; outside the hall, there were some 400 delegates, decked out in battle-red, who were unable to get in, but they stayed there all day. It was an amazing turn-out of ULP comrades. The internal rules of the ULP call for 20 delegates per constituency, but the…
The cost-of-living crisis in St Vincent and the Grenadines is having serious financial impact on Vincentians. The New Democratic Party (NDP) has been consistent in highlighting the issue, and, has promised that it will tackle cost-of-living crisis when it is elected to government. Vincentians are experiencing severe hardship. It is extremely difficult to pay higher prices whenever they shop. This is compounded with a number of other issues. For example, St Vincent and the Grenadines has the lowest wages in the Caribbean. Salaries for most people are insufficient to pay bills, send their children to school, pay their mortgages, pay…
Kingstown, St. Vincent – December 1, 2024: A third victim has succumbed to injuries sustained in the fatal shooting that rocked Paul’s Avenue during the early hours of Saturday, November 30, 2024. The incident initially claimed the lives of Mr. Laurence Warren, also known as “Bolo,” a 53-year-old cart-man from Paul’s Avenue, and Mr. Don Ashton, a 44-year-old laborer from Ottley Hall. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals were rushed to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment. Tragically, one of the critically injured victims later died, bringing the death toll to three. The…
“Shoot them.” That has been the order given to the police from Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves to deal with the issue of untethered cattle. While speaking on radio on Sunday, the issue arose about the number of stray cattle roaming the Diamond area, especially within the vicinity of the Sir Vincent Beache Stadium.“I am clear on this, I’ve told the police already because the law permits it,” Gonsalves said.He said that he had given similar instructions when there was a similar problem in the Argyle area, and then the aerodrome for the Argyle International Airport was being constructed. According…