A lower level trough is affecting the region with periods of light rain, moderate to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorm activity. A cyclonic swirl is evident on satellite imagery, centered across the Northern Windward Islands around St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica and Guadeloupe…(see image at 12:15 pm compliments RAMMB). Instability and shower activity is likely to spread across parts of mainland St.Vincent. Hence, the FLOOD-WATCH remains in effect for ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES until 6:00 pm today and may be upgraded to a Warning if conditions warrant/or extended due to mid-upper level conditions. Residents and motorists in areas prone to…
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Effective 6:00 pm Friday 9th November, 2018 Weather Advisory upgraded to a Flood-watch. Unstable conditions associated with the passage of a tropical wave and a favorable upper level environment has been generating pockets of moderate to heavy showers across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) during the last 24 hours. Some stations across mainland St. Vincent have already recorded rainfall accumulations of up to 3 inches (75mm) during the last 12 to 24 hours, and there is the possibility of a further 75 mm (3 inches) with isolated higher amounts, as activity persists into tomorrow. Reports have indicated some rivers…
A tropical wave is crossing our area bringing scattered showers across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to continue during Friday with occasional upper level support enhancing shower activity/thunderstorms. A lower level trough (seen as tropical wave on analysis at 18z) should be approaching the region Saturday into Sunday adding to instability with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorm activity. Moderate to heavy shower activity is expected as upper level conditions could support a south easterly wind flow with moisture converging across the islands. Residents and motorists should continue to exercise caution near rivers, streams and low lying areas during…
Police are investigating a report of Burglary that occurred at Fountain, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on the 29.10.2018. Preliminary investigations revealed that some unknown person(s) entered the dwelling house of a 46 year old Self-employed of Fountain, and stole one (1) black and grey Acer Laptop value $432.28USD, one (1) black bag containing a number of toys value $1,500.00ECC, one (1) brown and black suitcase with children’s clothing value $2000.00ECC, twelve (12) boxers value $180.00ECC, forty-two (42) T-Shirts value $1,050.00ECC and twelve (12) vests value $180.00ECC; the property of the complainant. Investigations are ongoing.
Police are investigating a report of Criminal Trespass and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm. According to preliminary investigations, (i) an unknown man entered the premises of a 41-year-old Banker of Paul Over with intent to commit the offense of wounding the virtual complainant; (ii) and allegedly discharged a firearm at the complainant about 1:15 pm on the 05.11.2018 at Paul Over.
Ajuba, Robertson Surveying Future Legends, Kishore Shallow Coulls Hill Rangers and the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force advanced to the semi-finals of the VINLEC North Leeward Twenty/20 Cricket Championship following quarter-finals victories last weekend at Cumberland Playing Field. Ajuba claimed their spot with an 8-wicket victory over Upsetters. The scores: Upsetters 111 for 8 off 20-overs; Maxwell Edwards 22, Desroy Samuel 18, Dyson Williams 14; Cosmond Walters 3 for 22, Ajuba 113 for 2 off 9-overs, Hyron Shallow 82, Chrisroy John 19. Robertson Surveying Future Legends sealed a 5-wicket win over Carlos James Troumaca Starlight. The scores:…
Results from last weekend’s matches of the Premier Division of the National Club Football Championships. At the Victoria Park, North Leeward Predators defeated Largo Height, 5-2. Keshorn Durham netted four of Predators’ goals and Cravin Browne the other. Cordel Theobalds scored both goals for Largo Height. BESCO Pastures and Sion Hill played to a 2-2 draw. For BESCO Pastures, Jomo Toppin and Chavel Cunningham, were the goal scorers, with Zeddy Millington registering both of for Sion Hill. At the Chili Playing Field in Georgetown, System three beat SV United, 3-2. Jante James, Balwyn De bique, and Deshorn Lavia netted for…
Senior Magistrate Rickie Burnett earlier this week dismissed a case of alleged corruption brought against government-employed bailiff Donald Soleyn after a key prosecution witness failed to attend court to give evidence. Soleyn, who works within the magisterial court system, was arrested and charged last November with corruption, misappropriation of funds and possession of criminal property. He was charged that between December 31st, 2015 and January 1st, 2017, at Bequia, while employed in the Public Service and being charged with the performance of any duty by virtue of such employment, he corruptly solicited, received, or obtained property, to wit, EC$300.00 in…
The capacity of three of this country’s schools to provide meals for their children has been enhanced thanks to the receipt of a quantity of equipment handed over to the schools last Monday, October 22nd, 2018. The Buccament, Diamond and Brighton Government Schools were all recipients of the equipment under the sustainable schools’ project as part of the zero hunger challenge initiative. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Saboto Caesar in his remarks expressed elation at such a significant undertaking. He pointed out that the handing over ceremony is as a result of years of hard work, dedication and perseverance. The Agriculture…
Police arrested and charged Evol Richardson, 62 years old Businesswoman of Glen with the offense of Handling Stolen Goods. According to Investigations, between 7:15am on the 09.10.2018 and 9:00am on the 18.10.2018, in Kingstown, Richardson allegedly received for her own benefit one (1) 750ml bottle of Sheffield value $28.00ECC, one (1) bottle of sparkling wine value $35.00ECC, one (1) bottle of Black Label Whiskey value $126.00, one (1) bottle of Ciroc Berry wine value $138.00ECC and one (1) bottle of Bollinger Champagne value $150.76 ECC