‘Substitute woman’ comment lands man, 78, in legal trouble
‘When you see me with woman, you shut your mouth,’ the 78-y-0 defendant said
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Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves is embracing his age as he prepares to lead his Unity Labour Party in its bid to secure an unprecedented sixth consecutive five-year term in office. …
A 44-year-old mechanic who has repeatedly appeared in court charged with assaulting his girlfriend has been remanded in prison for two days, pending hearing of the latest assault charge. Magistrate Kaywana…
SVG’s Blue Marlins Swim Club was one of 23 teams participating in the 4th Rodney Heights Aquatic (RHAC) Invitational swim meet at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in St. Lucia…
Court & Crime
Another High Court judge has highlighted the need for forensic psychiatric facilities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Justice Richard Floyd made the point as he noted that mentally ill…
Police have arrested and charged an Ottley Hall businessman who allegedly had in his possession an unlicensed firearm and ammunition as well as various currencies amounting to EC$14,787.70. The businessman,…
A Langley Park man was sent for two weeks’ evaluation at the Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre after attacking a villager with a cutlass. Timothy Charles, 57, appeared before Magistrate Kaywana…
A second court in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has reserved seating specifically for the media. When the Serious Offences Court re-opened on Monday after a three-month break, a media…
Politics
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has defended his Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) decision to keep on permanent display at Frenches Gate, Kingstown, the billboards promoting him and his party, which have…
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says he hopes to live to be 110 years old but the next general election would be the last he would contest as leader of the…
Amidst the debate about increasing the age of consent, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says he sees a stronger case for moving it from 15 to 16, where it was in…
An opposition lawmaker has called for a change in the law to allow for mandatory paternity tests of men “associated” with an under-aged girl who becomes pregnant. Daniel Cummings, MP…
Business
By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Former Montserrat premier Reuben Meade, Monday said he found it “rather interesting” that subordinate body within the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) had…
Coreas Hazells Inc. had announced the separation of Coreas Auto into a separate legal entity, officially named Coreas Auto Supplies Ltd. “This move is to enhance operational efficiency and allows…
Communications and entertainment provider Flow has donated devices to several schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in what it said is its continued commitment to fostering educational excellence. Through…
New and additional flights, first fruits of ‘Sandals effect’ on SVG tourism, Executive Chairman says
Lifestyle
Minister says St. Vincent could have learnt from Dominica’s geothermal energy experience
By Kenton X. Chance ABU DHABI (CMC) — CARICOM countries on Tuesday said small island developing states (SIDS) “appropriate” renewable energy technologies remain a challenge even as these countries accelerate…
By Kenton X. Chance ABU DHABI (CMC) — Barbados Energy and Business Minister, Lisa Cummins, Tuesday urged small island developing states (SIDS), including those in the Caribbean, to lead globally and…
Vincentian students are invited to apply for a scholarship offered by Isle of Man & St. Vincent and the Grenadines Education Programme (ISEP), for the academic year 2024, commencing in…
Sports
Three young sailors from St. Vincent and the Grenadines are preparing to represent their club, Vincy Sailing, and their country at the upcoming O’pen Skiff North American Championships in Augusta,…
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Swimming Federation (SVGSF) national swim team have extended its medal-winning streak to 10) consecutive Carifta games over the last 12 years. There were no…
The St. Vincent Motorsport Association has announced that its inaugural drag racing competition will take place on April 27 and 28 at the Arnos Vale tarmac. This event will feature…
The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) says it will meet with sports bodies and experts in sports as it seeks to develop its “National Athlete Programme”. Earlier this month, the…