Police are investigating a series of vehicle burnings that have occurred in recent months, resulting in the destruction of three cars under suspicious circumstances. The incidents involve vehicles that were either reported stolen or found ablaze shortly after being taken. The first incident occurred on July 20, 2024, when a red Nissan Sylphy was reported stolen from Villa around midnight. The car was later discovered in Ottley Hall, completely destroyed by fire. On the same night, a drive-by shooting in Paul’s Avenue left multiple people injured, with reports indicating that the vehicle used in the shooting matched the description of…
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The New Democratic Party (NDP) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued a call for the government to urgently address the ongoing cost-of-living crisis that has left many Vincentians in a precarious situation. NDP Chairman, Honourable Daniel Cummings, highlighted that the economic strain on the population has been exacerbated by recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the La Soufrière volcanic eruption, and Hurricane Beryl. Cummings noted that the government has yet to take meaningful action, despite the clear need for intervention. Cummings pointed out that the current session of Parliament presents an opportune moment for the government to…
Hon. Dwight Fitz Bramble, the Parliamentary Representative for East Kingstown, has called for increased investment in sustainable land use, emphasizing its critical role in the economic growth and development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. His appeal comes after attending the Global Changemaker Academy for Parliamentarians (GCAP) Conference in Bonn, Germany, which focused on influencing G20 countries to enhance resource flows into restoration efforts.Bramble said, “The main issue I wanted to draw attention to, is the insufficient attention paid to sustainable land use and the importance of preserving and restoring our land resources, particularly in developing countries such as SVG.”Expressing…
Responding to the impact of Hurricane Beryl to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan has promptly raised resources and donated 100 metric tonnes of rice to assist SVG out of humanitarian concern. On behalf of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ambassador Fiona Huei-Chun Fan handed over 5 containers of rice to Hon. Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture, at Campden Park Container Port on the 19th of August, 2024, as a sign of support and togetherness. At the handover ceremony, Ambassador Fan expressed that a strong relationship between Taiwan and SVG has been built on mutual respect, shared values, and a…
A fatal shooting occurred in Greiggs Village today after an argument during a gambling game escalated. The victim, known as “South,” was shot and killed. Police are investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made. Residents with information are urged to come forward.
A fatal accident has claimed the life of a popular local figure known as “DJ Neko” on the Leeward side of the island. The incident occurred in Central Leeward, marking the second tragic loss of a young DJ in recent months. Earlier this year, in March 2024, Camari Daniel Thomas, another well-known DJ, lost his life in a motorcycle accident. As details surrounding this latest incident continue to emerge, the community mourns the loss of yet another talented individual. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Starlift Steel Orchestra, based in Old Montrose, Central Kingstown, is one of this country’s oldest such institutions and its senior component has the most panorama titles here, dating from their birth in 1967. More recently, the Orchestra’s Junior component has been establishing itself along similar lines, and last Sunday, August 11, World Pan Day, at Victoria park, the Junior Starlift Steel Orchestra took the Community Bands title, to make it two in a row. They played a Winston Soso classic ‘Ah feel to party’ arranged by Kingsley ‘Hero’ Roberts. With 48 players, captained by Rochard Ambris, and pans tuned by…
Blondie Bird and Friends continued their winning streak at the Victoria Park on August 11, clinching the King and Queen of the Band titles, along with the Individual of the Year award. Semone Richardson won Queen of the Bands with her portrayal of ‘Yaa Asantewaa – Queen of the Ashanti.’ Celina Clouden’s ‘A Look Inside the New York Aquarium’ from SVG Players International was second, and Ateika Lockhart’s ‘Bling with the Riches of the Earth’ from Verlene Ralph and the Professionals took third. In the King of the Band competition, Jelani Niles’s ‘African Arts and Craft’ from Blondie Bird and…
The Unity Labour Party (ULP) government has failed to implement measures to ease the crippling cost of living crisis that most Vincentians are experiencing. As the cost-of-living increases, our standard of living falls. Life has become more difficult for families, many of whom are now forgoing essentials and cutting back in every way they can. It is a sad reality that those who have the least are hardest hit. Spending on necessities takes up the larger portion of their income. There is also the added burden on parents, as they struggle to purchase school supplies for their children to return…
A visit to some of the rivers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the evidence is clear that a lot of us in society do not appreciate and value the importance of rivers in the environment. In some people eyesight, rivers should be used as a dumping ground for their garbage, while others use it as a cemetery for their animals. We need to change this mentality about rivers.Rivers play a critical role in our daily lives. It supplies us with fresh water that is channeled into our homes, schools, and businesses to give us water for domestic purposes.…