Shallow expecting World Cup to generate ‘over US$400 million’
President of Cricket West Indies, Kishore Shallow is projecting that the 2024 ICC T20 Men World Cup will see “over US$400 million” being spent across the United States and the…
iWitness News
Ten young sailors from the Calliaqua Police Youth Club participated in an intensive “Introduction to Sailing” course over the weekend as part of the ongoing St. Vincent and the Grenadines…
A man who was bonded last year for trespassing on farmlands has been fined for committing the same offence against the same farmer. Therefore, the Colonarie Magistrate’s Court activated Imran…
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) has appointed retired Vincentian jurist Justice Brian Cottle to act as a High Court judge. Justice Cottle retired as a High Court judge on…
Court & Crime
A Layou woman who stabbed her same-sex lover over a sex video has been given a month to pay a fine of EC$500 if she is to avoid a three-month…
A 31-year-old man who is serving a 45-year sentence for murder was on Wednesday sentenced to a further 28 years in prison for conspiracy to murder. After serving the 45-year…
Lawyer says case shows lack of communication among institutions about mental health patients
A man from another Caribbean country travelled to St. Vincent and the Grenadines this week as police in Kingstown investigated a case in which someone on the internet, claiming to…
Politics
Taiwan will continue working with other democratic nations to “form a democratic community, and share our experiences across a range of fields”, its president, Lai Ching-te said in his inauguration…
By Peter I. Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Finance Minister, Camillo Gonsalves, is calling on his fellow governors of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank…
Residents of Palmiste, Layou, visitors to the Layou Petroglyph Park, farmers in the mountains of the Central Leeward town and general road users can expect to travel more comfortably later…
MP for South Leeward, Nigel “Nature” Stephenson has suggested that the government cover the drains along a narrow stretch of the main road in Lower Questelles. However, Prime Minister Ralph…
Business
Communications and entertainment provider Flow has announced the launch of its summer promotion, “DIS IS WI”. The promotion, which runs from now until Aug. 31, celebrates the company’s commitment to…
Opposition urges parliamentary vigilance to ensure that money is spent as intended
By Kenton X. Chance Washington, DC: The outlook for St. Vincent and the Grenadines is “favourable” but the economy is facing challenges from an ageing population and climate change, the International…
The island aims to increase capacity, explore new export markets ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — A three-year project has been launched to help Grenada enhance its industry traceability and surveillance systems,…
Lifestyle
On Tour Calypso Tent is coming with “a new energy; different focus” for Vincymas 2024, tent leader Elvis “Abijah” Abbey says. “We have started early and we did auditions to…
North Leeward is taking the lead in launching its rural carnival 2024. The North Leeward Sports and Cultural Organisation (NLSCO) will kick start it carnival activities on Monday — Whit…
A Vincentian historian says it is questionable that St. Vincent and the Grenadines has yet to research the impact of carnival on its economy, as has been done in other…
A Vincentian historian who is also a music producer says carnival prizes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are too low and calls for a revamp of the festival, saying…
Sports
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Motorsport Association (SVGMA) says its inaugural drag racing competition in April was not without challenges but showcased “the talent and skill which exists in a…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Rugby Union (SVGRU) is gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled journey as they brace themselves for the Rugby Americas North Rugby 15s Championship. Their inaugural match…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has lifted visa requirements for cricketing countries except Afghanistan ahead of next month’s T20 Cricket World Cup, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has announced. Gonsalves…
CDC promises ‘unprecedented fusion of sporting excellence, … cultural celebration’ for Vincymas launch