On July 5, 2026, police arrested and charged Devorn Baptiste, a 35-year-old resident of Georgetown, with possession of an illegal firearm and possession of ammunition. According to investigations, Baptiste allegedly had in his possession one 9mm semi-automatic pistol, make and serial number unknown, without a licence issued under the Firearms Act. He was also charged […]
Shertz “Problem Child” James has once again proven his dominance over the Vincy Mas season, officially capturing the 2026 Road March title. According to official results released by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), James’ hit song “Party Time” dominated the streets, amassing a total of 53 points to comfortably secure the top spot. This latest […]
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is officially commemorating the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate, marking a major milestone in the economic history of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). On July 7, 1976, regional governments fixed the value of the EC dollar to the United States dollar at a rate […]
Richmond Hill United Football Club (RHU) has officially announced a landmark strategic initiative, “Vision 2028: Road to Professional Status,” designed to transition the club into a fully professional entity by the start of the 2028 domestic football season. The ambitious programme aims to redefine the landscape of football in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by […]
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has officially recognized the decades of dedicated service provided by retired public officers during a celebratory retirement cocktail held at Sandals Resort. The event, which took place as part of the ongoing Public Service Week activities, was hosted by the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU). The ceremony […]
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services has issued a comprehensive 72-hour outlook warning residents of a dual threat: incoming tropical waves and a significant surge of Saharan dust-haze. A series of tropical waves are currently moving across the region, bringing cloudy skies, gusty winds, and moderate-to-heavy showers and thunderstorms. These conditions are expected […]
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda informs the public of a formal communication received from the European Union (EU) regarding the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. In a letter dated 25 June 2026, signed by Commissioner Magnus Brunner and addressed to Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne, the European Commission formally requested that […]
As global oil prices continue to fluctuate, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is taking aggressive steps to modernize its infrastructure, significantly reducing electricity consumption at key government facilities through advanced LED retrofitting and solar energy initiatives. The Financial Complex in Kingstown is currently undergoing a massive energy efficiency transformation led by the One St Vincent […]
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services has issued a formal Small-Craft Advisory as a tropical wave prepares to cross the islands. The advisory is scheduled to be in effect from 12:00 noon Wednesday, July 8, until 12:00 noon Thursday, July 9, 2026. Forecasters expect the tropical wave to impact the region starting Wednesday […]
In a sharp parliamentary intervention, the Deputy Prime Minister accused the previous administration of failing the nation by underspending more than $1 billion on capital programs between 2019 and 2023. Interrupting the debate on the OPEC Fund Disaster Risk Management Loan, the Deputy Prime Minister characterized the opposition’s claims of fiscal success as “terribly misleading” […]
Opposition Senators in the House of Assembly have thrown their weight behind the $20 million US OPEC Fund loan, emphasizing that the facility is a product of the previous administration’s long-term planning. While expressing support for the Loan Authorization Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Program Act 2026, both Senator James and Senator Peters used the […]
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Transformation, Israel Bruce, delivered a pointed defense of the Loan Authorization Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Program Act 2026, characterizing the agreement as a victory for fiscal prudence and a rejection of the “malicious” rhetoric used by the opposition in the past. Addressing the House, Minister Bruce noted that […]