The SVG Insurance Association and the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) Traffic Department have partnered to enhance road safety in Kingstown. During a ceremony held at the Central Kingstown Police Barracks, new road signs were officially handed over and will be strategically placed throughout the city.Desra Glasgow, Vice President of the SVG Insurance Association, emphasized the critical need to address the high rate of vehicle accidents and fatalities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “The association’s executive met in 2023 to identify key issues affecting both insurance companies and the public, and we recognized road safety…
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A seasoned police sergeant from the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct involving two junior female officers. The sergeant, who has served for over 25 years, is accused of inappropriately touching one female constable and attempting to rape another, according to a police source.The incidents reportedly occurred at a station in the Windward district. One of the alleged victims has since been transferred to the Kingstown district, while the other remains stationed where the incidents took place. The accused sergeant, currently on leave for reasons unrelated to the investigation, has been…
According to reports reaching Asberth News Network, a body has been discovered in the village of Questelles. Villagers reportedly made the grim discovery earlier today and alerted authorities. Police are currently on the scene investigating the situation. Details remain sketchy at this time, but the community is in shock as the investigation unfolds. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Beauty Shows Committee of the Carnival Development Corporation is poised to deliver an evening of high fashion and philanthropy with the second edition of “The Queens’ Runway” Fashion Show. Set against the elegant backdrop of La Vue Boutique Hotel and Beach Bar in Kingstown, St. Vincent, on August 31, 2024, this much-anticipated event will not only showcase the best of local design talent but also contribute to vital national relief efforts. Launched in 2022, “The Queens’ Runway” has quickly become a hallmark of style and elegance, bringing together past pageant queens, former contestants, and current competitors as models. This…
A black cattle valued at $5,000.00 ECC has become the centerpiece of a praedial larceny case involving three men from Mesopotamia and Greiggs. On August 25, 2024, police arrested and charged Kala Henry, a 36-year-old mason, Omario Ottley, a 26-year-old laborer, both of Mesopotamia, and Lynron Prince, a 37-year-old laborer of Greiggs, with conspiracy to commit praedial larceny. The men are accused of conspiring to steal the cattle between July 16 and July 20, 2024, in Argyle. The trio appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate Court on August 26, where they all pleaded not guilty. Kala Henry was granted bail of…
In a historic move, St. Vincent and the Grenadines has declared May 21 as National Spiritual Baptist Day, marking it as a public holiday. This decision places the nation alongside just one other Caribbean country in officially recognizing the Spiritual Baptist faith with a dedicated national holiday. The legislation, which passed unanimously in Parliament, received strong bipartisan support, underscoring the significance of the occasion. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves hailed the passage of the Bill as a crucial step in correcting an “historic wrong,” acknowledging the decades of persecution endured by the Spiritual Baptist community during the colonial era. The…
Jawanza Sanga Fraser’s journey to giving back began with a memory that has stayed with him for years. As a child, he vividly recalls the first day of school, when he would walk into class and see his peers proudly displaying new school supplies and backpacks, while he struggled with worn-out items. That sense of being left out lingered, shaping his resolve to ensure that no child would feel that way under his watch. Inspired by his own experiences, Jawanza wanted to make a difference. The idea of providing school bags to needy children took shape with the encouragement of…
Kingstown, 26 August 2024. – A Cuban Lineman’s Brigade arrived in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to support the recovery efforts of Hurricane Beryl impact, which significantly affected several of the islands of this country, on July 1st. The Brigade was received by the Minister of Urban Development, Energy, Administration and Development of Maritime Ports, Grenadines Affairs and Local Government, the Honourable Benarva Browne, and the Ambassador of Cuba, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, who spoke with their members and explained the conditions that several of the country’s islands face today. On behalf of the Primer Minister, Ralph Gonsalves, Minister Browne…
August 26, 2024 – Kingstown: In a story of grit, determination, and the transformative power of education, Corporal Devon Bute of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has achieved a remarkable milestone—earning his qualifications to practice law across the Eastern Caribbean States. Bute, a respected figure in law enforcement, has now added “lawyer” to his list of credentials, setting the stage for a profound impact on the region’s legal landscape. Bute’s journey from police officer to lawyer is nothing short of inspiring. It began with Paralegal Studies through UWI Global, followed by a Bachelor of Laws…
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has announced that it will be strictly enforcing a longstanding law aimed at curbing the loitering of minors on the streets after 10 p.m. The move is part of an effort to enhance public safety and protect young people from potential risks. The law, outlined in Section 15 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act of Saint Christopher and Nevis, prohibits children under the age of sixteen from wandering or loitering in public spaces during late hours without a legitimate reason. Police officers are empowered to stop any…