Police Commissioner Colin John has expressed gratitude to the public for assisting in ensuring that murder-accused Veron Primus was returned to Police custody yesterday. The Police had announced yesterday that Primus had escaped from Her Majesty’s Prison while awaiting trial on a murder charge, but later informed that he was back in custody. Police Commissioner… Continue Reading →
The newly appointed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, CCJ, Vincentian Justice Adrian Saunders, said he is confident of his capacity to perform effectively in his new role. Justice Saunders is currently in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a special ceremonial sitting of the CCJ, slated for tomorrow. Justice Saunders said there has… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is scheduled to leave the state today to attend the Regional Summit on Climate Change, which takes place in Martinique tomorrow. The summit will be chaired by François Hollande, the President of France, and will bring together states and territories of the Caribbean, including the French Outermost Regions. It aims… Continue Reading →
Two members of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Reparations Committee, attended an International Reparations Summit in New York, last week. The two, Chairman Senator Jomo Thomas and Deputy Chairman Curtis M. King were part of the Caricom Reparations Commission’s delegation that attended the historic event which was organized by the Institute of the Black World… Continue Reading →
Government Senator, Jomo Thomas, has praised the Government for its Policies and Programs which he said are impacting positively on the lives of persons in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. His comments came during the debate of the 2015 national budget in parliament on Monday. Senator Thomas said policies reflect the Government’s its profound interest… Continue Reading →
Government Senator, Jomo Thomas, said recent disasters, including the devastating floods of December 24th last year, highlights the need for greater public awareness on issues relating to Climate Change. He made the point while contributing to last week’s debate on the 2014 Supplementary Estimates in the House of Assembly. Senator Thomas said the increase in… Continue Reading →
Residents of Marriaqua and surrounding areas will be enlightened on various issues relating to reparations, during a discussion set to take place next week. The Reparations Education Discussion is being organized by the National Reparations Committee, in collaboration with the Interior Zone Community Organisation(IZCO) of Marriaqua, headed by Nigel Morgan. The session will hear presentations… Continue Reading →