According to reports reaching ANN, a tragic situation unfolded in Glen where a 10-year-old child was found dead, and other occupants were found unconscious. According to a police source the family may have accidentally left the stove on and inhaled gas throughout the night, leading to the death of the child Police have launched an investigation, and further details are awaited.
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Asberth News Network can confirm that one person is dead after being shot multiple times today in the Paul’s Avenue area of Kingstown. The deceased is Jawanza Sanga Fraser, a resident of Paul’s Avenue. He was shot multiple times about his body and rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have confirmed the incident, though the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) will host its annual Prize Giving Ceremony on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at Victoria Park, beginning at 5:00 pm. The event will include addresses from Hon. Carlos James, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development, and Culture, as well as CDC officials and sponsors. During the ceremony, trophies and prize monies will be distributed to the winners of the 2024 Carnival competitions, including: Calypso Monarch: Raeon “Madzart” Primus Soca Monarch: Delroy ” Fireman ” Hooper Band of the Year: Blondie Birds and Friends Steel Pan Champion: Henessy Starlift Steel Orchestra All members of the Carnival…
A nurse, who wishes to remain anonymous, has spoken out about the harsh and unfair working conditions she and her colleagues face at MCMH According to her, the situation has become intolerable, forcing many healthcare workers to consider leaving their jobs. The nurse went on to describe the physically and mentally exhausting conditions at the hospital. “We are entitled to three hours of rest during a night shift, but we’re not getting that because they don’t have enough staff. They overwork us, burn us out, and then when we get sick and complain, there’s no empathy or concern,” she explained.…
On September 8, 2024, police arrested and charged Harold Hamilton, a 40-year-old laborer from Friendship, Bequia, with theft and damage to property. According to the investigation, Hamilton allegedly broke into the home of a 38-year-old carpenter in Bequia on September 5, 2024, and stole items valued at $1,668.97 ECC. Entry was reportedly gained by forcing open an aluminum door on the northern side of the building. Hamilton is also charged with damaging two 32×80 aluminum doors, valued at $2,000.00 ECC, by ripping them apart with an unknown object. These doors belong to the same complainant. Hamilton appeared before the Kingstown…
St. Vincent Brewery Limited (SVBL) has stepped forward to support employees who reported property damage following Hurricane Beryl, which ravaged St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Recognizing the challenges faced by those whose homes suffered roof damage or flooding, SVBL has extended financial assistance to six of its employees to aid in their rebuilding and recovery efforts. “We are deeply committed to supporting our community and our employees during this challenging time,” said Kimon Baptiste, PR & Media Analyst at SVBL. “In an effort to assist those in Union Island and Bequia after the hurricane, our company quickly procured and dispatched…
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Livestock Division has received two new small ruminant pens at the Rabacca Livestock Breeding & Multiplication Centre, funded through the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP). The EC$944,107.92 project was completed by AP Construction and officially handed over on September 2, 2024. The pens are expected to improve the accommodation and care of animals, including those recently imported through the UBEC CERC Food Insecurity Project. This initiative, implemented by the Economic Planning Division, marks a significant step towards bolstering agricultural development in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) in Barbados recently held a graduation ceremony for its 22nd annual Project S.O.F.T. (Safeguarding Our Future Today) camp on September 7th, 2024. This year, over 40 young participants successfully completed the program, which aims to equip students transitioning from primary to secondary school with essential life skills and substance abuse prevention education. NCSA Chairman Hadford Howell commended the camp’s staff and participants for their dedication, highlighting the program’s enduring impact since its start in 2002. He emphasized that although the name “S.O.F.T.” might suggest ease, the program’s work is challenging but rewarding. This…
The UK Government is making significant changes to its border and immigration system by introducing a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. This system is part of the government’s plan to digitize the UK border and immigration process, enhancing security and streamlining the travel experience for visitors. Key details: Starting 27 November 2024, non-Europeans can apply for an ETA, and it will be mandatory for travel from 8 January 2025. For Europeans, the ETA will be available from 5 March 2025 and required for travel starting 2 April 2025. The ETA costs £10 and allows multiple trips to the UK…
On September 6, 2024, Eldon Garraway, a 23-year-old conductor from Prospect, was arrested and charged with Damage to Property. Garraway allegedly damaged a government-owned motorcycle (registration number G-1182) on September 4, 2024, by pushing it to the ground, causing $215.55 ECC worth of damage. He pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on September 9, 2024. The court adjourned the matter to September 10, 2024, for sentencing, while Garraway remains on station bail.