Author: Ernesto Cooke

Sandals Resort has announced that it will work with major North American carriers in order to enhance the availability of airlift capacity to St. Vincent. According to Mr. Terence Des Vignes, the Regional Project Director of Sandals International, several airlines such as Delta and JetBlue are included in the carrier list. “We have a company… Continue reading Sandals working with Delta, JetBlue to increase St Vincent’s airlift capacity 

Mr. Terence Des Vignes, Regional Project Director of Sandals International, said on Friday, during a tour of the site by the island’s Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, that housing would be provided for staff from faraway communities across the island. Des Vignes stated that a meeting would be held this weekend to finalize the details surrounding… Continue reading Sandals will construct housing units for staff at new resort in SVG

As Sandals aims for the 2024 first quarter opening of its newest Beaches Resort on St. Vincent, the Regional Project Director of Sandals International, Mr. Terence Des Vignes, said on Friday that the aim is to have most of the areas completed by February 15th for the Prime Minister’s event at the end of February.… Continue reading Sandals to hold job fair as St Vincent Resort nears completion

POLICE PROBE FATAL SHOOTING IN MALA VILLAGE The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that has resulted in the death of Jamal Finch, alias “Cribit”, a 41-year-old labourer of Sion Hill, which occurred on Friday, September 08, 2023, at about 11:55 p.m. in Mala Village. Preliminary information revealed that the deceased was… Continue reading Friday night’s killing in Mala Village brings SVG’s murder toll to 37

SVG Citizenship Act 2023 On Thursday, the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2023 was approved by the Parliament of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The legislation was effectively enacted with universal endorsement from all factions inside the House of Assembly. The bill, as presented by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, signifies a significant modification to the Citizenship Law.… Continue reading Citizenship Amendment Bill 2023 passed by St Vincent’s Parliament

In the past five years, the government of St. Vincent has generated minimal revenue from property sales on the Grenadine Island of Canouan. On Wednesday, while speaking on state radio, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves disclosed this while speaking about his recent conversation with protesters and the acting manager for developers in the north of Canouan.… Continue reading Govt revenue from land sales in Canouan plummets to near ZERO

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves said he traveled to the grenadine island of Canouan and got straight to the source of the problem. There has been persistent opposition to developers in the north of the island erecting a gateway on what inhabitants say is a public route. Gonsalves stated that he spoke with those… Continue reading Former NDP government’s arrangement favored developers: PM

A total of more than one hundred kids residing in the North Leeward constituency were provided with educational materials in preparation for the upcoming academic year of 2023/2024. During the last weekend, Hon. Carlos James, the Member of Parliament for the North Leeward area, organized the allocation of school bags and necessary supplies to children… Continue reading Over 100 North Leeward students benefit from annual back-to-school drive

Contestant No. 8, Tara Richardson, proudly sponsored by JCI St. Vincent, kicks off Dental Awareness Week at the Barrouallie Government School for grades 1 and 2.In an endearing initiative, contestant number eight, Tara Richardson, proudly sponsored by JCI St. Vincent, will launch a dental awareness week for elementary school students. With the overarching motif “Smile… Continue reading Miss JCI SVG launches dental care week at Barrouallie govt school

In light of a newly disclosed report from the liquidator of The Classic Car Fund (TCCF), an additional investor who has been victimized by fraudulent activities has joined the European criminal complaints. Filippo Pignatti, an investment manager, has been accused of orchestrating investor losses by diverting funds, concealing investment vehicles, and providing misleading information regarding… Continue reading More investors file criminal complaints against SVG’s Classic Car Fund

The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Ralph Gonsalves, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, will be attending the Summit of the Group of 77 (G-77) plus China, which is scheduled to take place in Havana. On X, the Cuban Foreign Ministry made a tweet stating that the event will… Continue reading Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves To Attend G-77 Summit in Cuba

Vaughn Toney, the CEO of Friends of Crown Heights and ambassador-at-large for St. Vincent, has died. For almost 30 years, Vaughan Toney has merged public service with child-care advocacy, early childhood education, and community action. At the time of his death he was President/CEO of The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers Inc. (FOCH), one of… Continue reading Vaughn Toney, St Vincent’s Roving Ambassador, has died