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A hurricane warning remains in effect for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)A hurricane warning, in this case means that hurricane conditions are imminent.At 8 am, Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 12.0° North; longitude 60.5° West, orapproximately 90 miles (165 kilometers) south south east of SVG. Hurricane Beryl is movingtoward the west north west at 20 mph (31 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph(215 km/h). Minimum Central Pressure is 959mb or 28.32 inches. Hurricane force winds extendoutward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outwardup to 125 miles (205km).…
Issued at 5:00 am, Monday July 1st, 2024 ….Major Hurricane Beryl inches closer to SVG…. A hurricane warning remains in effect for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) A hurricane warning, in this case means that hurricane conditions are expected within the watch area. At 5 am, Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 11.7° North; longitude 59.9° West, or approximately 140 miles (225 kilometers) east south east of SVG. Hurricane Beryl is moving toward the west at 20 mph (31 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h). Minimum Central Pressure is 965mb or 28.50 inches. Hurricane force…
KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT – St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC) may initiate a controlled shutdown of electricity services in response to the imminent threat posed by hurricane conditions expected to affect the country by Monday, 1st July 2024. According to the National Emergency Management Organisation, the centre of Hurricane Beryl is expected to pass near or over St. Vincent and the Grenadines during Monday morning, with storm force winds affecting the nation by late tonight. VINLEC will continue to monitor the storm, however, depending on the strength and course of the hurricane, the Company may implement a controlled shutdown…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been rocked by two brutal murders within 24 hours, bringing the country’s homicide count for 2024 to 25. EKron Edwards, a minibus driver, was fatally shot while sitting in the vehicle he used daily to earn a living. This tragedy occurred less than a day after Kimani Richards of Diamond was also gunned down by masked assailants. Grim photos from the scene depict Edwards’ body hanging from the front of his bus, a stark reminder of the violence that has gripped the nation. Authorities are actively investigating both incidents, seeking to bring those responsible…
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has issued a comprehensive statement ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl, set to impact St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday, July 1st, with expected hurricane conditions by mid-morning. Dr. Gonsalves urged families to prepare emergency supplies, including water, food, and medication. Supermarkets and gas stations are encouraged to extend their hours late Saturday and throughout Sunday to facilitate these preparations. Emergency shelters will be activated by 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 30. Citizens are advised to bring essential supplies with them. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will be fully operational from 8:00 pm on Sunday.…
In a chilling escalation of violence, the homicide count in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has reached 24 this year, following the shooting death of Kimani Richards, also known as “Manny,” in Diamond on Friday night. This marks the sixth killing in just 12 days. Richards, 46, was fatally shot at the scene near his home. According to initial reports, Richards was socializing with friends at a nearby shop when masked gunmen approached and opened fire. Richards sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries before the assailants fled the scene.
It may be a discussion that came too late for former New Democratic Party (NDP) candidates to amend the Representation of the People’s Act (RPA) to allow for teachers and other categories of public servants to be granted leave to be a candidate in General Elections. According to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves while speaking on radio this morning, the matter was being addressed at the level of the Cabinet Sub-committee on Legislation, which he chaired. “We have gone through the Representation of the People’s Amendment Bill which deals with having teachers and some categories of public servants to take…
Tropical Storm Beryl: Windward Islands Bracing for Impact Residents of the Windward Islands are urged to stay alert as Tropical Storm Beryl strengthens. Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches are expected early Saturday. Current Status of Tropical Storm Beryl: Advisory Highlights: Forecast and Expected Impact:Beryl is moving westward at 18 mph and is anticipated to maintain a westward to west-northwestward trajectory over the next few days. The storm is expected to cross the Windward Islands late Sunday night into Monday. Residents should prepare for possible hurricane conditions by Sunday night. Rainfall and Flooding:Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to bring 3 to…
Veronique John, a woman from St Vincent, is on trial in the UK for the brutal killings of her two children in Stoke-on-Trent. According to the prosecution, John stabbed her son Ethan over 20 times and inflicted fatal injuries on her daughter Elizabeth before attempting to kill her partner, Nathan John. After the attacks, she called 999 to report the incident, expressing a desire for the death penalty, saying, “I did it because I love my children – to protect the children.” The court heard that John, who had recently been arrested for assaulting her husband, was in a state…