The New Democratic Party (NDP) has condemned the Unity Labour Party (ULP) government for its lack of action to combat the gun crime epidemic in the country. The government’s inaction in reducing crime is emboldening criminals and making the crime situation worse. We need strong leadership. The government must make a public statement outlining what actions it will take to stem gun crime. Their inaction is costing lives. Last weekend, three young men were shot to death in different areas of the country. Three killings in three days! These recent killings have brought the number so far for the year…
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November 25, 2024 – Kingstown: On November 22, 2024, police arrested and charged Jamorie Delpesche, a 25-years-old resident of Redemption Sharpes, with the offence of Murder. According to investigations, the accused with malice aforethought, caused the death of a 43-year-old Farmer of Petit Bordel by shooting him about his body with a gun. The offence was committed on September 20, 2024, in Petit Bordel. The accused appeared before the Serious Offences Court on November 25, 2024. Because of the indictable nature of this offence, he was not required to enter a plea. Delpesche was remanded in custody until December…
Bernard Corridon, a resident of Yambou, spoke candidly about his son Dwight Corridon, a 31-year-old man who he says was a victim of police brutality on Union Island. Bernard shared the harrowing details of the alleged incident, expressing his deep concern and unwavering commitment to seeking justice for his son. “Honestly speaking, my son is not an angel,” Bernard began. “He drinks, like everyone else, but he’s a working man. He’s steady when he’s working, and he likes to talk and make jokes. Sometimes people take him too seriously, but he’s not a worrisome boy. He doesn’t fight, and he’s…
Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – On November 14, 2024, Dwayne Corridon, a carpenter from Yambou, alleges he was the victim of police brutality while working on Union Island. According to Corridon, the incident began late that evening when he stopped to relieve himself in a grassy area opposite a shop. He claims that an officer approached him in a police jeep, accusing him of public indecency. “The officer told me I was disrespecting the public by urinating in the gutter,” Corridon said. “I apologized immediately and explained that the situation caught me off guard. I begged him…
Sweet pepper and lettuce farmers in St Kitts and Nevis are on the move to improve their levels of productivity following hands on training in good agricultural practices, hydroponics, protected structures and other technologies. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy, launched a technical training on best practices for improved protected and open field cultivation of high value crops that took place in October in St Kitts and Nevis. The training sought to build the capacity of farmers by introducing best…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to set itself apart as a leader in the development of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Minister of Education Hon. Curtis King said this achievement can be attributed to the work of the Sector Skills Development Agency in developing and boosting TVET programmes throughout the country. The Agency was established in 2010 and within four years, they were able to offer Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) certification, which is being recognized nationally and regionally adding credibility to these qualifications and competencies. Minister King noted that this…
Minister with responsibility for youth, Hon. Orando Brewster is challenging young men to become motivated and acquire a skill. The Minister of Youth gave this challenge and he gave brief remarks at the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) National Youth Symposium, held on Thursday November 21. This symposium gave TVET students the opportunity to learn from stakeholders in the tourism and business sectors. Highlighting the revamped YES program which allows participants to gain on the job training and a Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) certificate, Minister Brewster expressed his disappointment in the lack of participation of young men in these…
Cash Wiz, one of two pawn shops operating in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, came under scrutiny yesterday as the Inland Revenue Department, accompanied by police officers, seized over $100,000 in cash and changed the locks on the company’s premises. The action comes amid allegations that the business owes more than $800,000 in unpaid taxes dating back to 2021. A source close to the matter disclosed that the company has failed to comply with several tax obligations, including the payment of Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) deductions, Value Added Tax (VAT), and corporate income tax. “PAYE was deducted from employees’ salaries but was…
THE ISSUE Despite the resource limitations and challenges facing SVG as a small island developing state, the extraordinary progress being made is a marvel to behold. The ULP’s compelling developmental narrative, grounded in the quest to build a modern, competitive, many-sided, post-colonial economy, is being made flesh before our very eyes. Never in the history of SVG have so much positive developments been taking place. And the trajectory for further development is becoming more and more evident. All around us the country is buzzing with developmental excitement. Materially, the people of SVG are far better off than ever before. Many…
By Dayle Dasilva The Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at Diamond, was handed over to the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines on November 16.And as of today, November 22, 2024, the 59,000 square foot facility will officially open its doors for business. Already, the facility is said to record full booking capacity by December 7, when it will serve as the temporary home to the visiting Bangladesh and West Indies Cricket teams. The EC$52 million Holiday Inn Express & Suites features four floors of space, 93 rooms, 18 suites, two meeting rooms, a fitness centre and one…