Leader of the Opposition Arnhim Eustace in an Interview with WINNFM St Kitts, says that records held at the recently burnt section of the Public Works Compound in Arnos Vale may have been required as evidence in an upcoming court case brought by the opposition alleging election fraud. Eustace says the documents destroyed by the fire […]
Glen Beache, CEO of St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourism Authority,said that the oft-delayed Argyle International Airport project, which would represent the destination’s sixth airport and first international airport, is expected to be completed no later than March this year . Beache said that the airport is considered a “game-changer” for the island since it will now be able to […]
An estimated 1.3 million EC dollars in building materials is said to have been destroyed in the fire that gutted a building and its contents on the compound of the state-owned Public Works facility in Arnos Vale, on Thursday January 7th. Speaking on a Radio program, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said he was given […]
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has issued a warning to Vincentian at home and in the Diaspora, who may be encouraging the use of illegal tactics, in the ongoing protest action, in relation to the December 9th , 2015 General Elections. The word of warning came during a News Conference hosted by the Prime Minster […]
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Hans King Calls Eustace "2 Kool No 2"
Hans king Press Secretary to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves said that he thinks the time has come for morning shows to have producers. King speaking on the Shakeup program on WEFM Monday morning, said that his concern came about after hearing individuals castigating Judge Cottle for refusing an application by the New Democratic Party to […]
A number of events are to be held this week, to honour the memory of the students who died in the tragic accident which occurred at Rock Gutter on January 12th 2015. Seven students died in the accident, after the passenger van in which they were travelling went over an embankment and into the sea in […]
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No Adversity can stop Sheldeen Joseph
For many foreign students, getting a college degree is often a monumental financial struggle.And, for Sheldeen Joseph, 23, a Vincentian-born athletic student at Bowie State University in Maryland, the task is even more arduous. But, despite great adversity, Joseph, a basketball student, is determined to succeed. One diligent and benevolent national, James Cordice — the […]
A pregnant woman’s last desperate minutes were spent fighting for breath as her dad tightened a rope around her throat, officials said. New details emerged Thursday in the horrific slaying of mom-to-be Anndrea Caruth as her father stared blankly in a Bronx courtroom. He was ordered held without bail on murder and manslaughter charges. Accused […]
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No 18 Percent VAT Says Gonsalves
Vincentians have been debating whether or not an increase in VAT was in the works,with a number of persons speculating it would be announced in the budget of 2016. However Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has categorically denied claims that he is planning to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT), here in St. Vincent and […]
Eighteen male and female inmates of Her Majesty’s Prison, here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines were trained in Vetiver Mat and Basketry Construction Training between August-October 2015 as part of the Forest Livelihood Training Initiative, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The training aimed to offer inmates the opportunity for social and […]
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Ben Exeter Could Face Possible Jail Time
The NDP’s recent candidate in Central Leeward, Ben Exeter, could be slapped with an additional charge after charges of resisting arrest were laid against him. At a news conference on Thursday, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves read out the law as it relates to persons carrying a licensed firearm, without naming Exeter, while being part of […]
US law enforcement authorities are said to be showing interest in a number of Vincentians living in North America after local police and the ministry of Foreign Affairs brought to the US attention their Facebook comments. A number of NDP activist on Facebook have been making comments the Prime Minister said that falls within the line […]