Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Shane Cabral, a 24 years old labourer of Glen that occurred about 9:06pm on 21.04.2021. Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was in an area of Glen when he was approached and shot multiple times by two (2) unknown masked gunmen. Officers stationed at the Calliaqua Police Station were informed and they visited the scene. Upon arrival, the deceased was met motionless and unresponsive with what appeared to be gunshot wounds about his body. The District Medical Officer (DMO) was summoned and he pronounced the body dead at the scene. The…
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Communities most ravaged due to La Soufriere’s 2021 explosive event would undoubtedly be rebuilt by a Unity Labour Party led government. Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, the country’s Prime Minister, vowed to rehabilitate the so-called red zone as he responded to one audience member’s query regarding the fate of the Georgetown based Modern Medical Diagnostic Center last Friday morning. Dr. Gonsalves said, “the Diagnostic Center would just be cleaned up like everything else… What amazes me is some people who say, ‘well you know this shows you shouldn’t have built it there.’ “Well what about all the thousands of people who live…
CAMBRIDGE – Manufacturers of Canadian PPE equipment are rallying to help the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines after the community was devasted by a series of volcanic eruptions that rocked the Caribbean Island and continue to spew ash across the island. The effects have been devastating for the small Caribbean island and the community is appealing to the international community for aid in the rebuilding efforts. As of April 12th, 20,000 citizens have been evacuated from their homes. “The people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have already been hit hard enough as a result of the effects…
Please be advised that full operations will resume at all Ministries and Departments with effect from Monday 26th April, 2021. Public officers who have had to be evacuated or who are assisting with the relief efforts on a full time basis are required to notify their respective supervisors and managers of their current status. Your kind attention will be appreciated.
We would like to inform the general public that outpatient Clinics and Community Mental Health Services outside of the red zones continue. We are kindly asking that persons who were displaced without their medication make contact with the Mental Health Rehabilitation Center at telephone number 458-6185 or 458-4240; or the nearest Health Center. This would be to facilitate getting the patient to their nearest clinic or to have the community mental health team check in with the patient so that medication can be given. Out-patient Clinics continue at the following places:• Tuesday – Stubbs Polyclinic• Wednesday – Buccament Bay Polyclinic•…
ABC News-Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three other urban prefectures in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the already-delayed Summer Olympics. During a national address Friday night, Suga announced that a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures will begin Sunday and last through May 11. The move was earlier endorsed by a panel of experts advising the Japanese government on COVID-19. Both the governors of Tokyo and Osaka prefectures have requested the emergency status. “The end should be in sight,” the prime…
Rescuers have just hours to find a missing Indonesian submarine and its 53 crew before oxygen runs out. There are fears it may already have sunk to a depth where it might have been crushed.The KRI Nanggala 402 disappeared on Wednesday during exercises off the coast of Bali, sparking a frantic search to locate the stricken vessel.Australia, India, Malaysia and Singapore have so far sent assistance. The US military also said earlier that it would send a P-8 Poseidon aircraft to help the search.An oil slick where it was thought to have submerged suggested damage to a fuel tank may…
Madam La Soufriere, may I talk to you please?It is high time your increased seismic activities ceaseAre you aware of the damage you have caused?Girl it is time to take a pause We are displaced, with little food to eatSome are not even getting a good night sleepCountry life was the bestNow look how you have the place in one big mess Ash blowing everywhereI’m talking to you, can you hear?The water supply disruptedSince you erupted Is your belly hurting you?Please, what can we do?Are you frying an egg?Did you hurt your leg? We care about you a lotI hope…
George Floyd’s death in the United States saw expressions of outrage from many around the world, including the Vincentian population. There were celebrations, and rightly so, when Derek Chauvin was convicted of killing Floyd. We now await sentencing to close that chapter in this book. About ago months ago I saw a video where an elderly woman of unsound mind was slapped to the ground in Union Island. She was never arrested or taken to the hospital but, rather, left on the ground. We were outraged when we saw that video. Complaints were made, the officers transferred to another district,…
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has mandated the Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development et al. to be responsible for the distribution of food packages to Evacuees who are in private homes and the vulnerable persons who have been displaced due to the volcanic eruption. According to the Ministry of National Mobilisation the priority at this point is to provide service for those who have been directly affected and evacuated. The ministry is cognizant that there are others who may have been indirectly impacted and may need similar services, this category will be served at a later date. Further,…