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Andrews: Neighbours want my lot of land
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June 10, 2005
Squatters at Diamond are worried that more tragedy could befall the settlement if the authorities do not step in soon and address a number of problems...
WHEN DARKNESS FALLS
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June 10, 2005
When darkness falls, residents at Diamond try to satisfy their need for light with improvised lamps, candles, flambeaus and even with generators. One ...
THE FUGITIVE
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June 10, 2005
Three murder charges have been slapped on Grenadian Sheldon "Dutch" Bain, a fugitive whose name stirred feelings of uneasiness in the country during t...
• Sister Pat takes final passage through SVG
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June 3, 2005
In the wake of Sister Patricia Ann Douglas' tragic death, Bishop Robert Rivas has appealed to her sisters not to hold themselves responsible for her d...
Mayreau lass wears Miss SVG crown
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June 3, 2005
by Sheron Garraway Casynella Abygail Ollivierre, at a loss for words, was moved to tears when she was announced Miss SVG 2005 Saturday. The nineteen-y...
GOD’s NO ULP OR NDP!
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May 27, 2005
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has dispelled claims he went to Trinidad to "work obeah". Addressing members of the Mt. Carmel Spiritual Baptist Ar...
CRASH TAKES SIS. PAT
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May 27, 2005
Sister Pat has died. This tragic news was relayed back to St. Vincent late last Friday evening and for those closest to her, time stopped. Sister Pat ...
O.T’S SAFE SNATCHED
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May 20, 2005
Thieves broke into the premises of Finishing and Furnishing Ltd. in Kingstown owned by Omroy “O.T” Mayers, and made off with an entire vault. The ...
VILLAGE IN SHOCK
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May 20, 2005
"Sick!" That is how Vincentians are describing the seventh murder for the year. The murder of 77-year-old Dorsie Neptune sent shockwaves across St.Vin...
WEBSTER:  WASN’T ME
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May 13, 2005
Webster Woodley returns to court next Tuesday May 17 to face three murder charges. The 30-year-old Villa resident has been hit with a total of seven c...
LYNCH HANGING ON
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May 6, 2005
The nation still awaits the ruling by Chief Magistrate Simone Churaman in the E.G. Lynch trial. The ruling on this matter in which the talk show host ...
YOUTH DIES IN CRASH
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April 29, 2005
Jason Punnett, a 19-year-old Automotive Technician became this country's second road fatality when his Mitsubishi Pajero overturned at Gibson Corner o...
Mother Priam laid to rest
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April 22, 2005
"Mother Priam has struck gold in the eyes of God." That sentiment was echoed from the Rev. Selina Joseph as she delivered the sermon for her mother, t...
Sancho is ‘Pick 5’
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April 22, 2005
Vincentian Sancho Lyttle (above left) filed in at number five in last Saturday's Draft. Sancho praised Vincentian basketball coach Wayne Williams (ins...
BISHOP BOWS OUT
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April 22, 2005
While Catholics in St. Vincent and the Grenadines welcomed the naming of a new Pope, the local Anglican community will soon be losing their beloved Bi...
PM SAYS NO WAY!
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April 22, 2005
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has distanced himself from statements made by Vincentian Magistrate Carlyle Dougan QC who last week aroused a wave o...
BIG STEP FOR LYTTLE
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April 15, 2005
Another Vincentian basketballer is basking in the spotlight. With memories of Sophia Young's exploits still fresh, Sancho Lyttle is bidding for a Wome...
CLARE VALLEY MOURNS
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April 15, 2005
Emotions in the South Leeward village of Clare Valley are mixed. There is a feeling of happiness that Vanrick Allick, a 31-year-old fisherman had surv...
LYNCH IN TROUBLE
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April 8, 2005
Triumphant call: Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace (left), Dr. Linton Lewis (centre), and Elwardo Lynch in a solidarity pact at Calliaqua last Saturday...
SOPHIA TRIUMPHS
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April 8, 2005
Vincentians watched with pride and satisfaction last Tuesday night as Sophia Christopher Young raised the national flag to another level. This time it...
Cyclist hurt in accident
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April 1, 2005
Nigel John, a 33-year-old mason/carpenter from the North central Windward Town of Georgetown is shocked over the sudden course of events with him last...
GLENDAIRY ON FIRE
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April 1, 2005
A contingent of Vincentian Police Officers is expected to spend at least one month on neighbouring island Barbados. And according to Vincentian Prime ...
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March 24, 2005
An ecstatic Tourism Minister, Rene' Baptiste has described as historic the arrival of the Caribbean Sun. She said the moment made her feel that she wo...
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March 24, 2005
Stories by Sheron Garraway The Sun has set, and it just might become "a whole new altitude" for air access to this country. Now, persons travelling in...
Nine for Miss SVG
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March 24, 2005
We were the first organ to showcase these girls’ images in our edition last week, and this week are pleased to give you a better glimpse as promised...
• SVG CELEBRATES WITH CHILDREN OF CHATOYER
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March 18, 2005
A small group of persons turned up at the obelisk at Dorsetshire Hill on National Heroes’ Day to pay tribute to our first National Hero Paramount Ch...
GUINNESS NO WAY
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March 18, 2005
Earl “Ole George” Daniel remains adamant that his novel idea of walking in excess of six days without sleep will be recognised by the Guinness Wor...
• STRIFE IN NORTH LEEWARD WORRIES POLICE
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March 11, 2005
Charges are expected to be laid by today on Lenroy Edwards a 22-year-old Petit Bordel farmer. Up to Wednesday he was a patient at the Milton Cato Memo...
GUN PLAY
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March 11, 2005
Phillip Williams (above), was charged for the murder of Haljah Robertson last Tuesday. Inset right Williams showing the wound he received during the a...