Chief Executive Officer of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority Carl James said they have received support from Global Support Development to assess the ports in the Grenadines following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. James told the Agency for Public Information on Monday that they lost most of the navigation aids in the southern grenadines and the reinstallation of these navigation aids have started today. He said the Union Island Port is in good condition and the Canouan wharf was not badly damaged. But he said some of the armour packings have eroded and that they have made arrangements to…
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Minister of Urban Development Hon. Benarva Browne has commended the vision of the Government in constructing a modern port in Kingstown. Minister Browne noted that the new port will improve the country’s handling capability. She added that this level of development will put the country in a better position in the future. Minister Browne noted that the new port, which is currently under construction, has sustained minor damage but nothing structural. This, she said, shows the resilience of the facility. Browne said the modern port is over 60% completed and would be 100% completed by mid 2025. Browne noted that the…
Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Monday, July 22, 2024 – Republic Bank (EC) Limited is proud to announce the launch of the second annual Youth Link Apprenticeship Programme, an initiative aimed at empowering the youth in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. The launch was streamed from their Head Office location in St. Lucia to Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and St. Maarten.As the Youth Link Programme embarks on its second year in the East Caribbean, Republic Bank is excited to support each participant as they begin their journey into the professional world. The Bank…
July 24, 2024 – Kingstown: The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has escalated its campaign against illegal firearms, marking a significant stride in bolstering public safety. At a press conference on July 17, 2024, Commissioner of Police (Ag) Mr. Envill Williams detailed the outcomes of the recently concluded National Firearm Amnesty, underscoring the Force’s commitment to ridding the streets of illicit weapons. In a series of intelligence-driven operations, the RSVGPF has seized three illegal firearms and thirty-five rounds of ammunition over the past five days. These operations underscore the Force’s dedication to identifying and prosecuting those…
Kingstown, July 24, 2024 – The Police Band Summer Program has officially launched, drawing over 100 eager youths from across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Under the banner “Harnessing Young Minds During Summer Time,” this year’s initiative is set to offer an enriching blend of musical education and developmental activities to children aged 9 to 15. Inspector Vaughn Miller, Band Master of the Police Band, inaugurated the event with a stirring address. He underscored the pivotal role of music in fostering discipline, teamwork, and creativity. Inspector Miller urged participants to fully embrace the program, which he hopes will spark a…
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of its mosquito control programme, officers within the Insect Vector Control Unit will conduct fogging operations on the following days and places, beginning at 5.30pm. Monday 29th July, 2024 – Fairbane Pasture, Belair & Cane Hall Tuesday 30th July, 2024 – Enhams, Rivulet, Glamorgan and Brighton Wednesday 31st July, 2024 – Langley Park, Chapmans & Dickson Please take note of the following: Home and business owners in the named areas are reminded to keep their windows and doors open to allow the fog to take effect.…
Kingstown, July 24, 2024: Christopher Jones, widely recognized as “Two Kool Chris,” a 56-year-old disc jockey and radio announcer from Richmond Hill, appeared in Kingstown Magistrate Court on July 24, 2024, to face charges of wounding. Jones is accused of shooting a 32-year-old fisherman from Largo Height during an incident on July 4, 2024, at Bay Street, Kingstown. The alleged shooting resulted in injuries to the fisherman’s hip, left hand, and right leg. In court, Jones pleaded not guilty to the charges, maintaining his innocence. His bail conditions continue as the legal process unfolds. The matter has been adjourned to…
Kingstown, July 24, 2024 – The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is conducting an intensive investigation following a tragic shooting incident in the McKies Hill/Level Gardens area that left one man dead and a woman seriously injured. The incident unfolded at approximately 5:30 PM on July 23, 2024. Romario Bynoe, a 28-year-old resident of Argyle, known by the alias “Stormy,” was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the McKies Hill/Level Gardens vicinity. While awaiting assistance, Bynoe was approached by an unknown assailant who opened fire, shooting him multiple times. Bynoe was pronounced dead at the…
BAKU, Azerbaijan — In a significant stride towards international recognition and support, the Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) escalated its campaign against what it deems the illegal annexation of Bonaire by the Netherlands. At a pivotal conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, from July 17-18, 2024, BHRO leaders James Finies and Davika Bissessar joined forces with global advocates to discuss colonialism and self-determination. This event is a precursor to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), slated to be held in Baku in November 2024, promising a high-profile platform for BHRO’s cause. The Baku Initiative Group (BIG), founded on July 6, 2023,…
By Kimani Wiseman The effects of climate change is crystal clear in St. Vincent and the Grenadines hence the reason why climate finance and climate justice is urgently needed. Climate finance refers to monies given by the richest countries to help lower income countries both to reduce their emissions and to adapt to the effects of the climate crisis. Climate Justice refers to the idea that the rich countries of the world must take responsibility for climate change and the damage it causes and help poorer countries and people because they have not caused most of the problem and are…