With reference to press release “motorist summoned for reckless driving” dated April 15th, 2020. All three (3) men appeared before the Magristate court on Friday April 17, 2020 to answer to charges and pleaded guilty. The sentences handed down by the court are as follows: T.J Deane, the driver of motor vehicle PK417 was fined $1200 to be paid forthwith or twelve (12) weeks in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for three (3) months. Javon Jardine, the driver of motor vehicle PV918 was fined $1200 to be paid forthwith or twelve (12) weeks in prison. He was also…
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At St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC), we are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic will affect our community financially. We are sensitive to the fact that over the coming weeks some customers may experience financial difficulties associated with the COVID-19 crisis. Consequently, VINLEC is putting the following measures in place to assist customers: A moratorium on disconnection of electricity service to customers whose accounts who were not in arrears by more than 60 days before March 20th, 2020. All other customers should contact VINLEC to discuss payment termsVINLEC will apply a 15% discount on the basic energy charge on all electricity accounts applicable…
Over the past 50 years or more Union Island has celebrated its fair share of Centenarians Traditionally, these individuals are honored with greetings from Her Majesty the Queen of England and the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Among them were: Beatrice Samuel (Si B) died at age 107 Lenora Wilson (Tanty Ma) age 106 Mabelle James, age 103 Constance Scrubb, age 100 + Janey Stewart-Douglas, age 100 Agustus King Mitchell, age 100 Josephine St. Ignace (daughter of Ma Jo ) born in Union Island and living in Trinidad. age 102. As we move forward into the 21st century,…
(SportMax) West Indies fast bowling legend Curtly Ambrose believes batting icon Brian Lara was in too much of a rush to claim the post of team captain, going on to find the task tougher than he expected. Having previously played under another bowling great, Courtney Walsh, Lara officially took charge of the West Indies team for the 1997-98 England tour of the Caribbean. The move was not without some controversy at the time, as some felt the then 28-year-old had been instrumental in forcing Walsh out of the post. Ambrose seems to have been among them. “Brian Lara, to me, was too…
(CNN)Covid-19 patients are getting an experimental drug called remdesivir have been recovering quickly, with most going home in days, STAT News reported Thursday after it obtained a video of a conversation about the trial. The patients taking part in a clinical trial of the drug have all had severe respiratory symptoms and fever, but were able to leave the hospital after less than a week of treatment, STAT quoted the doctor leading the trial as saying. “The best news is that most of our patients have already been discharged, which is great. We’ve only had two patients perish,” Dr. Kathleen…
It has put a temporary halt (until April 18) to its passenger service, but regional airline LIAT is not sitting idle as far as attempting to recoup losses occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline, in an email response to questions posed by Barbados Today, indicated that it will be offering charter services and flights on requests, while anticipating an improvement in coming weeks. “With several territories set to re-open their borders and lift their curfews by the end of April, we anticipate a gradual improvement in demand for passenger services by the end of June. This will allow the…
Forty-four-year-old Troumaca resident Randolf Sutherland has until October 15 to pay $3,330, for possession of 2,512 grams of marijuana with intent to supply. In default, he would go to prison for six months.In handing down the penalty at the Serious Offences Court on Wednesday, Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne outlined a number of mitigating factors that went to Sutherland’s credit, but said she did not find any factor that would make the offence that aggravating. Browne noted that Sutherland had no previous convictions, cooperated with the police, showed remorse and had two dependent children, ages 8 and 13. She also noted that…
The Caribbean Public Health Agency today reported seven (7) negative COVID-19 results for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Two (2) of these negative tests are for patients under isolation as part of the medical clearance process. The other five (5) negative results were all import related suspected cases. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to date, remains at 12. There are currently six (6) pending results. In an effort to keep Vincentians safe from COVID 19, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is reminding the public to continue to practice the…
Exactly 148 000 gallons of potable water storage capacity would be added to homes across Canouan, Mayreau and Union Island, free of costs to residents, just as soon as the dust settles after this vexing COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the homegrown nonprofit Union Island Environment Attackers who are dedicated to easing the water woes of its immediate constituents. Katherina Collins-Coy, founder and president of the volunteer group of environmental enthusiasts told Asberth News Network, “we’re planning to give Canouan 58 thousand-gallon black tanks, Mayreau about 15 because it’s a smaller community and Union Island about 75 thousand-gallon. We’re just waiting…
“The idea of producing sufficient water on Bequia, at the desal plant, for the entire island to be able to run the water as is seen in the COVID ad – nonstop running water from the time you turn the tap on while washing hands to the time you turn it back off – that cannot happen. The plant was not designed for that at all,” Northern Grenadines Community Development Incorporated project advisor Herman Belmar told the ANN last Sunday. The aging Paget Farm based desalination plant was designed to produce up to 20 000 gallons of potable water daily.…