Extreme weather associated to climate change has resulted in million of dollars in loss and damage in St. Vincent and the Grenadines over the past few years. (Photo: Kenton X. Chance/IPS)

Saving for a ‘rainy day’ takes on new meaning in the Caribbean

By Kenton X. Chance KINGSTOWN (IPS) — In the tiny eastern Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, proverbs relating to the weather are very common. Everyone knows that…

11 Mar 2019 5:43AM

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Kishroy “Orchard” John get a tight embrace from this woman when he walked out of the High Court on Friday, having received a suspended sentence for manslaughter.

Suspended sentence for youth who killed man over gay taunt

9 Mar 2019 1:45PM

Kenetta Jame, left, and Mark Williams on their way to prison on Friday. (iWN photo)

Jail for man who used friend’s stolen cash to hire lawyer

9 Mar 2019 1:31PM

The accused woman, Eunice Dower, centre, outside the High Court with Detective James left, and her lawyer, Grant Connell, on Friday. (iWN photo)

Nigerian-Vincy on credit card charges granted bail

9 Mar 2019 1:20PM

The ballot used in the 2015 general election, right, which are contrasted here with those used in 1994. The 2015 ballot does not have a space for the presiding officer's signature. (Photo: NDP)

PETITIONS TRIAL: Law doesn’t demand space for official mark – lawyer

9 Mar 2019 1:13PM

Skinny Fabulous centre, performs alongside Machel Montano, left, and Bunji Garlin. (Photo: Ebuzztt)

History as Skinny’s song wins Trinidad Road March

Vincentian soca sensation Skinny Fabulous has noted the significance of the road March victory in Trinidad and Tobago of a song that he wrote and performed alongside two artistes from…

8 Mar 2019 6:34AM

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