Police on Friday November 29th, 2019 arrested and charged Tyson Spencer in connection with the shooting incident at Heritage Square on Friday November 22nd, 2019.Spenser, 30, from Green Hill was charged with one (1) count of Attempted Murder and two (2) counts of Wounding with Intent.The accused was brought before the Serious Offences Court on Monday December 2nd, 2019, charged that on November 22nd, at Heritage Square, armed with a gun, he attempted to murder Kurlan Jackson, of Campden Park.He was further charged that on the same date and place, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Wayne Peters, of Kingstown Hill,…
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On Monday December 2, 2019, Commissioner of Police Mr. Colin John addressed a large gathering of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) on some pertinent issues that have affected the integrity of the organization. The meeting was held at the Old Montrose Police Station Lecture Hall and was attended by members of the police high command, gazetted officer’s corps and rank and file members. The meeting commenced with an invocation by Pastor Adolphus Isaacs, Chaplain of the RSVGPF. Pastor Isaacs exhorted from the Book of Ephesians 6: 10- 14 and 2nd Corinthians 10:4 and prayed for members…
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Price and Distribution of Goods Act (Cap 161), approval was granted for changes to be made to the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as of Sunday December 1st, 2019, as detailed below: A 20lb gas will now sell for $31.85 in Area 1, $32.85 in Area 2, $33.85 Area 3 and $36.85 in Area 4, a decrease of $1.28, since August 2019. The 25lb cylinder will now sell for $38.56 in Area 1, $39.56 in Area 2, $40.56 Area 3 and $43.56 in Area 4, a decrease of $1.60, since August…
The Public Health Department is requesting that all persons desirous of slaughtering food animals for human consumption for the Christmas Season, to contact the Environmental Health Officer for their district, or the Public Health Department by December16th, 2019, for the information on the requirements for slaughtering. It must be noted that the dressing of carcass should be done under hygienic conditions i.e. (in a manner approved by the department). Meat must not be exposed to direct elements of the weather (sun and rain) and should also be protected against contaminants (dust, flies etc). Please be advised that pursuant of the Public Health…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Referees Association held its Congress on Monday 02nd December, 2019 at the SVG Football Federation Conference Room. The meeting was chaired by president David Lewis, who opted not to stand for re-election. He gave an overview of the past two (2) years with him as the helm and wished the incoming individuals success. The Congress elections were supervised by General Secretary Devron E Poyer and witnessed by 2nd Vice President Wayne Grant. SVG Referees Association elected members are President Elron Lewis Vice President Shesford John Treasurer Mahalia Thomas Secretary Maxiam…
Commissioner of police Colin John is asking the public not lose confidence in the police force, the commissioner made the plea at a news conference held on Monday . “The organisation, we can do without those kind of ‘allegations ’…” this is according to Royal SVG Police Force top cop Colin John as he addressed concerns put forward by members of the media fresh on the heels of officers of the local constubalry being charged for rape and other offenses. “They are just allegations but nevertheless it can erode or it can adversely affect the image of the organisation [sic],”…
The Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture is pleased to announce the winners of its first ‘Vincy Tourism Day’ Competition as follows: Tourism Secondary School of the Year 2019 – Intermediate High School Tourism Primary Schools of the Year 2019 – Bequia Anglican Primary School and Barrouallie Government School Tourism Department/Ministry of the Year 2019 – Ministry of Education/Department of Libraries, Archives and Documentation Services. The competition was judged on the 22nd, November, 2019 aimed at bridging tourism and education through creative and innovative means. Schools and government entities were given the opportunity to showcase and decorate a space or…
The Special Branch Department within the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is more equipped to perform its duties and responsibilities in helping to safeguard the citizens and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The department has received an injection of equipment valued USD $2500 to boost its efficiency and overall effectiveness. Mr. Chris C. Tseng of the Embassy of the Republic of China on Taiwan handed over the pieces of equipment to Commissioner of Police, Mr. Colin John at the Police Conference Room on Thursday November 28, 2019. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Colin John thanked…
Police have arrested and charged three (3) serving police officers; two (2) with the offence of rape and the other, with the offences of burglary and Criminal Trespasses. The charges were laid against the officers on Thursday November 28, 2019 and on Friday November 29, 2019, respectively. One of the officers appeared before the Family Court on yesterday’s date (28.11.19) and was not called upon to plead because the offence is an indictable one. He was granted bail with one surety. The other two (2) police officers will appear before the Family Court and the Serious Offences Court later today…
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is seeking to secure a strong and sustainable economy for every single citizen. One of the major strategies we will utilize towards this goal is private sector development. Private sector development will draw upon private investment, which is a proven engine of economic growth and poverty reduction. Tremendous benefits can be derived from private sector development. These include: increased national income, sustainable employment, stable economic growth, competitive markets, higher standard of living, infrastructural development, consumer cost savings and wealth creation and distribution. The Unity Labour Party (ULP) regime however appears not to understand this basic…