Senior advisor and former SVG Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has detailed his extensive efforts in global and regional advocacy, emphasising the transition of the reparations movement to a “higher phase” and the need for a coordinated international response to the Caribbean’s economic challenges. Speaking recently upon his return from St. Lucia, Gonsalves outlined a multi-layered […]
Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves has called for urgent national action on disaster preparedness, warning that the current hurricane season and looming climatic shifts could push St. Vincent and the Grenadines into a state of “calamity” if the government continues its path of “ineptitude.” Speaking on a Star FM broadcast, Gonsalves emphasized that the country must […]
Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves has issued a dire warning regarding the future of the St Vincent’s landmark “Education Revolution,” claiming the current administration is presiding over its slow destruction through a policy of neglect and economic austerity. Speaking on a local broadcast, Gonsalves asserted that while the program remains highly popular among the public, it […]
Senior advisor and former Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has issued a scathing critique of the current administration’s handling of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ domestic economy, warning of a looming fiscal crisis driven by mounting fuel debts and unsustainable borrowing practices. Speaking on a local broadcast, Gonsalves detailed a series of “perilous” challenges, ranging from […]
Former St Vincent Prime Minister and senior advisor Ralph Gonsalves has sounded a stark alarm regarding the future of the Eastern Caribbean, following a directive from the European Union (EU) for five regional nations to terminate their Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs by June 2028. Describing the development as the “most important issue” currently facing […]
The Eastern Caribbean is facing a major economic and diplomatic crossroads following a directive from the European Union (EU) for five regional nations to terminate their Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs by June 2028. The affected nations—Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia—received formal notification that the practice of “selling […]
It is now 3,626 days or 9 years, 11 months, 5 days. On August 4, 2016, at approximately 4:47 p.m., 23-year-old dancer Kahili ‘Q’ Ollivierre, widely known as “Q” or “QQ,” was seen for the last time. It is now 3,626 days or 9 years, 11 months, and 5 days. He was standing outside Dougan’s […]
Three decades have passed since the turquoise waters of Admiralty Bay were stained by a mystery that still haunts this island paradise. October 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the murder of Jerome “Jolly” Joseph, a 30-year-old local boat taxi driver whose death triggered an international firestorm and a trial that remains one of the […]
The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is pleased to announce the launch of the second round of applications for the Pearl Allison Lake (P.A.L.) Scholarship Fund. This second application cycle follows the selection and recognition of the Fund’s inaugural cohort of scholarship recipients, who received financial assistance to support their secondary school education in ECTEL’s Contracting States. […]
The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met in caucus to discuss wide ranging matters of critical concern to the Community. Discussions included MOUs on transit arrangements of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) proposed to individual Member States by the government of the United States of America. Heads of Government considered common concerns across […]
Caribbean women from across the region were celebrated for their leadership, innovation, and impact as 15 outstanding women representing seven Caribbean territories were honoured at the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, the signature event of the landmark 10th Annual Caribbean POSH Weekend. Held in the British Virgin Islands under the theme “The Future of the Caribbean: Connection, Collaboration & Growth,” the milestone […]
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 […]