The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force have launched a manhunt for Mr. Veron Primus and Mr. Ulric Hanson who were inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison and have escaped lawful custody. Primus was serving a sentence for escaping lawful custody while Hanson was awaiting trial for a series of serious offences including murder, robbery and burglary.Both men are considered armed and very dangerous. If seen contact the Police immediately at telephone number 1784-4571211/456-1102 or Her Majesty’s Prison at telephone number 784-457-1937. Please approach the fugitives with caution.
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A shooting incident last evening at Redemption Sharpes has resulted in the death of a man. Dead is Calimore Edwards alias Shortman who was shot at about 10: 30pm last evening. The deceased originally from Petit Bordel is now residing in Redemption Sharpes. Edwards, a former seafarer was described as a humble guy by a friend and mentor who both worked together in the cruise industry. This is the second shooting death in St Vincent and the Grenadines in 4 days . Edwards death brings the homicide count to 31 for 2020 .
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today recorded three (3) new COVID-19 cases. One case is a returning national who arrived with a negative RT-PCR test result from Canada on Monday December 7, 2020 and tested positive on entry screening for SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19. The second and third cases are American nationals who arrived from the USA also on Monday December 8, 2020. The adults arrived with a negative RT-PCR result, and tested positive on entry screening. All of these travelers are in mandatory quarantine and will be isolated until cleared by two negative tests. Contact tracing and…
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a new concrete road on the grenadine island of Bequia. The 140 feet long road was constructed in Hamilton, along with a 38 feet long Box Culvert.The project also saw the construction of a 160 feet long retaining wall.It was carried out at a cost of $88,000.The work was done over a six weeks period.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations at the following areas commencing at 5:00 pm. Tuesday 8 th December, 2020 – Gordon Yard, Spring Village, Barrouallie, New Montrose, Queen’s Drive, Yamboo, Peruvian Vale, Mesopotamia, Glenside. Wednesday 9 th December, 2020 – Rose Hall, Troumaca, Barrouallie, Largo Height, Old Montrose, Anos Vale, Richland Park. Thursday 10 th December, 2020 – Cumberland, Coull’s Hill, Walliabou, Peter’s Hope, Mt.Wynne, Lowmans Leeward,…
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, December 08, 2020. Caribbean Airlines Cargo has partnered with the General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA), Network Cargo Management Corp to expand its coverage in the United States (US). The arrangement took effect on December 07, 2020. The agreement with Network Cargo Management excludes the territories of Miami and New York, which are Caribbean Airlines’ main gateways to the Caribbean. Sales and operations in these territories will continue to be managed by Caribbean Airlines Cargo. As Caribbean Airlines Cargo’s General Sales Agent in the US, Network Cargo Management connects freight forwarders operating within the United States…
Opposition Leader Tobias Clement on Monday chained himself to his table, moments after beginning his response to the 2021 budget which was delivered by Finance Minister Gregory Bowen last week Wednesday. The Budget sitting resumed last Friday but Clement was not present. “That will mean, therefore, that we have gone back to making presentations. The Leader of the Opposition, when he comes, if he comes, would be allowed to make a presentation just as any other member of the House, the timing of which is one hour. It’s unfortunate we cannot hold up the entire nation and this house to…
Police have arrested and charged Kimolorn Spencer, 32 year old Farmer of Green Hill with wounding on 5.12.2020. According to investigations, the Accused allegedly wounded a 43 year old self employed resident of Redemption Sharpes by striking him to his head with a brick. The incidents occurred at Redemption Sharpes about 9:45pm on 28.10.2020. The Accused man appeared before the Serious Offences Court to answer to the charge and pleaded not guilty. Station bail is to continue. The matter was transferred to the Kingstown Magistrate Court and adjourned to 1.02.21
LONDON (AP) — British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval. The first shot was given to Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week, at University Hospital Coventry, one of several hospitals around the country that are handling the initial phase of the program on what has been dubbed “V-Day.” “I feel so privileged to be the first person vaccinated against COVID-19,” said the former jewelry shop assistant, who wore a surgical mask and…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — Jason Holder has been knocked from the top of the all-rounders rankings and has also been overtaken by Jermaine Blackwood as the highest ranked West Indies batsman, following the first Test debacle against New Zealand last weekend in Hamilton. The 29-year-old Holder endured a lean time with both bat and ball as the Caribbean side suffered a chastening innings and 134-run defeat at Seddon Park in less than four days, and has slipped to second in the all-rounders charts and 44th in the batting rankings – losing three spots. Opting to bowl first at…