Former North Leeward MP Roland “Patel” Matthews on Tuesday pledged his support for the next New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for North Leeward, saying that he wants to state this…
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…
By Peter Richards CASTRIES, St. Lucia (CMC) – Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has blamed a “conspiracy” for the removal of Hyginus “Gene“ Leon as president of the Barbados-based Caribbean…
The Orange Hill man who was charged with stealing a truck battery from BRAGSA — his place of employment at the time — has been bonded. The man, Edwin Baptiste…
A South Rivers man has been charged with assaulting the mother of his child, bringing to three the number of charges he has pending before the court. Zion Ashton, 23,…
A 52-year-old Langley Park man has been bonded and ordered to pay compensation for entering a property in his community and stabbing a dog in its neck. David Balcombe pleaded guilty…
By Kenton X. Chance Lawyer Cara Shillingford-Marsh on Thursday asked the Court of Appeal to uphold the judgment in the COVID-19 vaccine mandate case in St. Vincent and the Grenadines…
A 24-year-old man was on Tuesday sentenced to eight years in prison for having sex with a 10-year-old girl when he was 19 years old. Justice Rickie Burnett handed down…
The government has invited the public to comment on a proposed change to the law to make it illegal to supply, consume or possess intoxicating liquor during a funeral procession…
Friday says 15 is ‘definitely … too low’ but public discussion needed to inform new age
By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says “unsuccessful attempts” had been made to impugn the character of the former president…
Opposition spokesperson on national security, St. Clair Leacock has proposed a “boot camp” type programme to steer at-risk youth away from crime. Leacock, a vice-president of the New Democratic Party…
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,…
By Kenton X. Chance SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Antigua and Barbuda should increase its tax earning, which at 16% of revenue, is just one percentage…
By Kenton X. Chance SANTIAGO, CHILE (CMC) —The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has expressed concerns that low income countries are falling further behind in a more…
By Kenton X. Chance ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — The president of the British American Insurance Co. Ltd and Colonial Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Policy Holders Group (BACOL) has expressed cautious…
CDC promises ‘unprecedented fusion of sporting excellence, … cultural celebration’ for Vincymas launch
The Tourism Authority is planning to use the 2024 ICC World Cup Cricket trophy’s two-day tour of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to showcase the country’s tourism product. Avanell DaSIlva,…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has achieved UNAIDS certification of the dual elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, becoming the sixth Organsiation of Eastern Caribbean States member…
The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) says 2024 is shaping up to be a year of climate extremes in the Caribbean. In its latest Caribbean Climate Outlook Newsletter released Tuesday…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is “on target” to meet the June 1 deadline by which it must hand over to the International Cricket Council (ICC) the local venues for…
Famalay and Friends secured their second consecutive win in the female category of the Shevern John North Windward T10 cricket competition, while Owia Strikers dominated the male category unblemished, winning…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is spending EC$38 million on its 2024 World Cup Cricket venue preparations, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says, adding that it is not US$50 million as…
The Mayreau Junior Sailors are always keen to continue developing by competing against young sailors from other islands. This year, they teamed up with BOSVG and other sponsors to host…