With reference to the death of Akeil Bowens, 33 years old, Farmer of Lowmans Windward that occurred about 1:45pm on 22.11.2020. On 25.11.2020, Police arrested and charged Jeffery James, 46 years old farmer also of Lowmans Windward for with malice aforethought, caused the death of Akeil Bowens by stabbing him with a pair of scissors to his chest.The Accused appeared before the Serious Offences Court for arraignment and was remanded into custody.
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Irwin Patterson, 71 years old, watchman of Layou that occurred on 24.11.2020. According to investigations, Patterson was employed as a watchman at a quarry in the Mt. Wynne area. About 3:30pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Patterson’s co-worker discovered him faced down gasping for breath and summoned the police from the Barrouallie Police Station. As a result, the officers visited the scene. Patterson was then rushed to the Buccament Bay Poly-clinic to seek medical attention and later transferred to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. He…
Police have arrested and charged Noel Bynoe/McDonald, 51 years old Mechanic of Stubbs with three counts of deception. Investigations revealed that the Accused allegedly by deception dishonestly obtained the sum of $300.00 in cash from a 58 year old chauffeur of Arnos Vale between 3.11.2020 and 4.11.2020. Additionally, he was further charged with allegedly dishonestly obtaining the sum of $200.00 at Kingstown about 11:30am on 15:11:2020 and the sum of $100.00 at Stubbs about 9:00am on 18.10.2020 from a 46 year old farmer of Carapan. The Accused appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on 25.11.2020 to answer the charges and…
One hundred and forty-eight (148) tourist accommodations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, have received approval fortheir 2021 “Tourism Approved” licenses from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA). Of the 148 approved accommodations, 55 are new registrants, 45 on Bequia, 7 on St. Vincent and 3 on Union Island. There is an overall increase of 59 new tourist accommodation licenses for 2021, up from 89 licensed properties in 2020. These properties will be licensed for the period December 1st 2020 – October 31st, 2021 in keeping with the requirements of the SVGTA Act No.30 of 2013 and SVGTA Regulations 2014. The SVGTA’s Quality Assurance Unit is currently issuing reports, licenses and complimentary thermometers to all tourist accommodations that have met the minimum standards. These standards now include the protocols…
Residents of Magum, North Windward can now move around more comfortably following the construction of a new concrete road in that area.The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a 450 feet long road, along with Slipper drains. In addition, a 51 feet long Swale drain was constructed. The project was carried out a cost of $111,000. It was done over a seven weeks period.
Police have arrested and jointly charged Esha Charles, 34 years old, Janitor and Anesha Charles, 16 years old student both of Campden Park with the offence of wounding on 26.11.2020.According to investigations, the Accuses allegedly assaulted a 23 year old unemployed of Campden Park by beating her about her body with a piece of steel. In addition, Esha Charles was charged with the theft of one (1) purple wig value $180.00 and one (1) pair of black slippers value $75.00 from the aforementioned 23 year old and with making use of indecent language at the Questelles Police Station. The incidents…
Issued at 6:00 am, Sunday 29th November, 2020 Occasional moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to the passage of a surface to low-level trough. Rainfall accumulations of 50-75mm (approximately 2-3 inches) with isolated higher amounts in mountainous areas are possible during the next 6 hours. During the last 12 hours, rainfall accumulations of over 4 inches (~100 mm) have been recorded by some stations as well as increase in the water levels across the mainland. Due to the saturated nature of the soils, any additional rainfall could lead to additional…
The decommissioned E.T. Joshua Airport is on its way to becoming one of this country’s major shopping centers with the official reopening of ACE 2/Coreas Pharmacy 2 which has relocated to that site and expected opening soon of ten other stores at that location. As the first enterprise to set up ‘shop’ at E.T. Joshua, Coreas Hazells Inc. has set a very high precedent, and according to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, this shows the level of confidence that the parent company has in this country’s Government. Building and Supplies Manager Brian George said it brought them great satisfaction to…
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a new concrete road in Villa Flat, East St. George. The first phase of the project saw the construction of 550 feet of road, along with 26 feet of Slipper and Swale drains. In addition, repairs were done on 135 feet of an existing Box drain. The second phase which started earlier this week, will see the construction of 200 feet of concrete road, along with Slipper, Swale and Box drains. The project is scheduled to be completed next month.
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a new concrete road in Layou, Central Leeward. The project saw the construction of a 680 feet long roadway, along with a 110 feet long Curb wall. In addition, 100 feet of Curb and Slipper drains were constructed. The project was carried out at a cost of $179, 000. It was done over a five month period.