Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Michael “Ray” Caesar, 57yrs Landscaper of New Montrose/Monkey Hill. The deceased body was discovered about 6 am on 15/08/2020 away from his home with appeared to be an injury to the back of his head. Presently, there is no suspect in custody or persons assisting the police with the investigation. A postmortem examination will be conducted on the body. The public assistance in this matter is being solicited. Persons with information that can aid in the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) are asked to contact the Assistant Commissioner of Police…
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On 15/08/202 about 2:59 pm, the Police arrested and charged Oscar King, 35yrs Businessman of Fairban Pasture with the offence of Possession of Unlicensed Ammunition. According to the investigation, the defendant allegedly had in his possession thirty-seven (37) rounds of .40mm ammunition without a license issued under the Firearms Act at Lower Middle Street, Kingstown about 1:12 pm on 14/08/2020.
Police have arrested and charged Luke Cruickshank, 37yrs Mechanic of Diamond with the offence of Deception. According to the investigation, the defendant allegedly dishonestly obtained one (1) black Suzuki Jeep and $900.00ECC in cash from Aaron Weintraub, 27yrs Medical Student of Ratho Mill/USA at Diamond about 4:00 pm on 23/07/2020.
Police have arrested and charged Listra Baptiste, 38yrs Shop-Keeper of Rabacca on 14/08/2020 with the offence of Wounding. According to the investigation, the defendant allegedly unlawfully and maliciously wound Clyde Cato, 47yrs Labourer of Orange Hill “by chopping him on his right elbow with a cutlass” at Rabacca about 7:45 on 05/07.2020.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed one (1) new COVID-19 case. This case arrived from the USVI, was quarantined due to the high risk country of origin and has been isolated since receipt of their preliminary positive result. The adult is doing well and has no symptoms typical of COVID-19. Fifty-two (52) passengers who arrived from Toronto, Canada on Air Canada 980 (AC 980) on Wednesday August 13, 2020, have been cleared from the mandatory quarantine. Six (6) AC 980 passengers who were determined to be high risk because of their country of origin or their occupation remain in…
Issued: 6:00 pm Monday, 17th August, 2020 A tropical wave coupled with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and a favourable upper level environment will continue to generate moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines tonight into tomorrow. In addition, this instability will produce wind speeds near 12 – 25 mph (20 – 40km/h) with higher gusts near showers. Rainfall accumulations of 75mm (approximately 3 inches) are possible through Tuesday with isolated higher amounts in mountainous areas. Thus, a Flash-Flood Watch is in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 6:00 p.m today, August…
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Guyana and Suriname have registered more deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) as other Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries register increased cases of the virus that was first detected in China last December and blamed for 774,000 deaths and 21.6 million infections worldwide. Suriname announced that five people died from the virus over the last 24 hours — the highest figure in any one day, when the maximum had been two. The new deaths bring the total to 43. It said there are currently 933 active cases out of a total of 3,016 COVID-19 infections. In the past 24…
BASSETERRE -17th August, 2020 (Ministry of Tourism): The Government of St. Kitts-Nevis has given permission for two vessels from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to “Safe Harbour” in St. Kitts, with strict adherence to all of the laws and regulations that govern the Federation, including the SRO’s issued under the State of Emergency, and will be carried out under the NEOC’s “Sterile Port Protocol” which is part of the International Health Regulations, issued by the World Health Organization. The two ships – Vision of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, will dock side by side at Port Zante on Wednesday 19th August, 2020, with…
Moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue to spread across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines tonight into tomorrow. Residents and motorist are asked to exercise caution for possible flash-flooding over the next few days. In addition, gusty winds are likely near showers, and loose objects can be hazardous. The unstable conditions from tonight into tomorrow are associated with lingering moisture from a tropical wave coupled with moisture from the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and a favourable upper level environment. Similar weather conditions are forecast for Wednesday. Another tropical wave will be affecting the islands around late Wednesday night…
SOURCE- AFP- The first major cruise ship to resume tours of the Mediterranean since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe set sail from the Italian city of Genoa on Sunday, as the industry tries to regain ground after a bruising hiatus. The departure of the MSC Grandiosa from the northwestern port city shortly after 17:30 GMT represents a high-stakes test for the global cruise sector. The crisis forced operators to ground their ships and also led to accusations that they botched the handling of the epidemic in its early stages. Cruise lines are hoping that tighter protocols will allow them to…