Police arrested and jointly charged Cordel Jacobs, 42 years old Labourer of Ashton, Kimron Thomas, 21 years old Labourer of Clifton and Xavier Dectoeau, 18 years old Labourer of Gordon Field, all of Union Island with Burglary, on 24.11.18. According to investigations, between 06:30 a.m. on 22.11.18 and 10:40 a.m. on 23.11.18 at Ashton, Union Island, the accused men allegedly entered the Galvanize Storage Building belonging to Sustainable Grenadines Inn and stole a quantity of items valued at EC$6,178.00. The men are expected to appear before the Magistrates Court to answer the charges.
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Charles House (YELLOW) with 344 points retained the Title in the Brighton Methodist School Annual Athletics Championships last Friday at the Brighton Playing Field. Second was Lewis House (RED) with 304 points, and Sayers House (BLUE) third with 265 points. Casia Stephens of Charles with 14 points was the Junior Girls champion, while the Junior Boys champion was Corey Bascombe of Lewis House with 15 points. The Intermediate Girls champion was Ariel Stephens of Charles House with 18 points and the Intermediate Boys champion was Jarell Mc Lean of Sayers House with 12 points. There was a tie for the…
Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne has committed 19 year old Kesean Cain of Diamonds to stand trial for the murder of 48 year old Brenda Layne of Chauncey. At a sitting of the Serious Offences Court on Monday, the Chief Magistrate found there was enough prima facie evidence presented for a case to be heard at the High Court before a judge and jury. The Chief Magistrate’s decision came by way of paper committal, where statements and other exhibit evidence were presented to the court. Layne, a security guard, was stabbed in the neck on the morning of August 20th, 2018,…
ANN has received reports that a body of an unidentified man was discovered in Stubbs early this morning. The body is said to be badly burned and the victim has two concrete block place on his body, one on the head and another on his arm. An empty gas bottle was also left on scene. The body has been identified Verol James ANN will bring updates as they become available.
Police are investigating a report of Aggravated Burglary and Rape made by a 46-year-old Self-Employed of Lowman’s Bay, against an unknown man. According to investigations, about 12:10 p.m. on 15.11.18 at Lowmans Bay, (i) the assailant who was armed with a gun, allegedly entered the dwelling house of the Complainant and stole an unknown sum of cash. (ii) For allegedly having Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with the Complainant, who at the time, did not consent to the intercourse. The matters are under investigations.
There is a new pan-side in the in the pan yard! Epic Sounds are the newest steel orchestra to have been launched by the Pan against Crime Committee (PAC); making it the fourteenth (14) steel orchestra that has been launched under the program which began in 2008. The launching and handing over ceremony took place on Friday, November 9, 2018, at the Calliaqua Hardcourt. Several dignitaries were on hand to witness the event including, Mr. Godred Pompey, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman of the Pan against Crime Committee, Parliamentary Representative for the East St. George…
On the occasion of the 43rd Anniversary of the commemoration of the 1975 historic Teachers’ strike, I extend fondest greetings to all. It gives me immense pleasure to address you as we celebrate Teachers’ Solidarity Week 2018 under the theme “The Right to an Education means the Right to a Qualified Teacher.’ As teachers, we are called to know the importance of excellent pedagogical skills; to engage our students to be creative thinkers so they can become critical thinkers; to strive to be a beacon of hope to our nation; to not settle for mediocre performance; to continue to reflect…
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…
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…