Forty-one-year-old mason Micky Pompey was remanded on Monday on a grievous bodily harm charge, following strong objections to bail by Senior Prosecutor Adolphus Delpleche. Pompey is charged with unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm to Silma Bacchus of Richland Park. The offence, reportedly committed on Emancipation Day, August 1, is said to have left the woman in a critical condition. Pompey was not required to plea to the indictable charge when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne at the Serious Offences Court, on Wednesday. In objecting to bail, the Senior Prosecutor told the Court that the virtual complainant…
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Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Early Tuesday August 4, 2020, we learned of the sudden and unexpected death of veteran journalist and broadcaster, Mr. Jerry George. Jerry was a journalist and commentator for the past three decades. He was widely known for his radio and social media programs, such as “Business Advantage”, “Early in the Morning” , “Mek We Talk” and his morning commentary on Boom FM. Jerry’s areas of interests and strengths were extensive. They included, among other things, communications, business, science and technology, health issues, politics and, of course, journalism. He was one of the Caribbean region’s…
Arnos Vale, St. Vincent – The interest continues to heighten as the SVGCA Inc. National cricket competitions near the crowning of the 2020 champions across the National Lotteries Authority Premier Division (NLA) as well as the National Lotteries Authority First Division. All remaining matches are of significance towards crowning the eventual 2020 champions in the two respective divisions. With four matches left to be played in the SVG top-flight NLA Premier Division, Police Two will be going all out to snatch the 2020 title says, captain Rickford Walker. Walker believes his fellow young lawmen have all to play for with…
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is satisfied, more than ever, that we have to revisit our administrative development approach on behalf of our people. When we examine the number of constituency representatives who have failed the voters of this blessed land, it is difficult not to conclude that we have witnessed a system failure in our political administrative process. One of the ways that we propose to change it, is through the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The NDP holds the view that, if we approach national development from a constituency point of view, we are more likely…
Dear Crystal, Am 18 year old that has a secret… I am pregnant. From since I’ve known myself, I grew up in church, my family has always been very involved in the church. They don’t even know I have a boyfriend, they think I am perfect ( a goody two shoes). Sometimes when they think, I’m going to youth meeting or with a friend, I was actually meeting up with my boyfriend. He is a good person, 20 years old with a decent job but not in the church and I know my family especially my father will not approve…
(CNN) You may love smoking weed, but it does not love your heart, according to the American Heart Association’s new scientific statement on marijuana. “The American Heart Association recommends that people not smoke or vape any substance, including cannabis products, because of the potential harm to the heart, lungs and blood vessels,” said Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, the deputy chief science and medical officer for the American Heart Association, in a statement. The new scientific statement, published Wednesday in the AHA journal Circulation, examined existing research on the connection between cannabis and the heart. The statement found using weed has…
Police have arrested and charged Marlon Wilkinson, 46 years Naval Officer of South Rivers with assault and obstruction. According to investigations, the accused allegedly assaulted a Sergeant of Police in the due execution of his duty by pushing him on his chest with his hands. He was additionally charged with obstructing the aforementioned Police Officer by pulling away Diana Young from him, he being a police officer acting in the due execution of his duty. The incident occurred at Richmond Hill about 5:05pm on 31.07.20. Wilkinson appeared before the Serious offences Court to answer the charges and pleaded not guilty.…
In relation to the shooting death of the late Marcus Corridon, 49 years Mechanic formerly of Belair that occurred on 19.08.2019 at Belair. The family of the deceased is soliciting the assistance from the general public in obtaining any information. A $5000.00 reward is being offered for pertinent information that will aid with the investigation and lead to the apprehension and prosecution of the offender(s) in this matter. Persons with information are asked to contact the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Crime at 1-784-456-1339 or the officer in charge of the South Central Division at 1-784-458-4200 or any…
The Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Association (CFPWA) wishes to express its deepest and sincere condolence to the family, relatives, well-wishers and friends of the late Jerry George. Jerry over the past few months had become a member of the CFPWA family as he embarked on a mission to assist the Federation with their quest to foster a better working relationship between the Commissioners of Police and the Welfare Associations throughout the region. He was invited and graciously agreed to be the host of the CFPWA’s Facebook Live discussions on Sunday’s. He even went further to provide topics for future…
The Blood Bank of the Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre has recently started the process of blood collection onsite. To commemorate this new service, on Friday 7th August, 2020, the Laboratory Department through the Hospital Administration will be hosting a blood drive to reach and sensitize the general public of the availability of this new service and to highlight the importance of blood donation. As such, we wish to formally invite you to this grand occasion. Thank you for helping us to make a difference with the delivery of health services in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.