PM warns Vincentians about active Atlantic hurricane season 2024

As the hurricane season began on June 1, residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are being advised to get ready for an above-average storm season. During a press conference on Monday, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves reminded the public that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average. The National Emergency … Read more

St Vincent Establishes Diplomatic Relations with Pakistan

On June 3rd 2024, with an aim to enhance global collaboration, the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines established diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan through the signing of a joint communiqué. Ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations; Her Excellency Inga Rhonda King, and Ambassador of the … Read more

Tropical Wave to Bring Showers to Islands as Weekend Progresses

Fair to occasionally conditions will persist within the next 24 hours as The Atlantic high pressure system dominates the weather conditions.  As Saturday progresses a tropical wave should begin to affect the islands, triggering showers into Sunday. Residents and motorists should remain alert. Moderate to fresh (20-35km/h) easterly to east south easterly trades will cross … Read more

Ponting Advises Teams to Lower Expectations for T20 World Cup 2024

Ponting expects smaller totals at World Cup Having been “spoiled” by a glut of record-breaking 200-plus totals in the IPL 2024, teams and batters will need to “lower expectations” in the T20 World Cup 2024. This advice comes from former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who feels that pitches in the West Indies – co-hosting the 20-team World Cup … Read more

US Tracking Russian Warships Heading to Caribbean For Drills

US officials say Russian warships headed to Caribbean for drills The US has been tracking Russian warships and aircraft that are expected to arrive in the Caribbean for a military exercise in the coming weeks, in a Russian show of force as tensions rise over Western military support for Ukraine, US officials said Wednesday. The … Read more

Barbados Assumes Leadership Role as Chair of WHO’s Executive Board

Barbados Elected As Chair Of WHO’s Executive Board Barbados has been elected to Chair the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board. Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and other International Organizations in Geneva, Matthew Wilson, chaired on Barbados’ behalf on Monday, June 3, at the opening of … Read more

Caribbean Activists Raise Voices Amidst Climate Emergency

Caribbean Activists Raise Voices Amidst Climate Emergency The Caribbean region is bracing for record heat levels until October, with the peak expected in August and September. Climate scientists continue to emphasize that the recurring heatwaves in the Caribbean are symptomatic of the worsening climate crisis, despite the region contributing minimally to global emissions. Amidst this … Read more

Javid Caesar Faces Charges for Trespassing, Damage to Property 5

Security Guard Charged with Assault and Damage to Property in Chateaubelair On June 4, 2024, police arrested and charged Javid Caesar, a 42-year-old Security Guard from Rose Bank, with two offences. Caesar was charged with assaulting a 39-year-old landscaper from Chateaubelair, by striking him on his right eye with a piece of stick, causing Actual … Read more

The Hidden Impact of Covid Vaccines on Mortality Rates

Covid vaccines may have helped fuel rise in excess deaths Scientists believe Covid vaccinations contributed to the pandemic-related mortality toll. The Netherlands researchers examined data from 47 Western countries and found more than three million additional fatalities since 2020, despite immunisations and containment efforts. They called on governments to explore the causes, including vaccination effects, … Read more

SVG will resume weekly food shipment to Europe

Weekly SVG Food Shipments to Europe to Resume Since the decline of the bananas industry in the Windward Islands there is a drive and a dedicated effort to diversify the agricultrue sector. St Vincent and the Grenadines efforts to transform the agricultural landscape led by Minister Saboto Caesar has engaged several technical institutions and distributors both from a … Read more