Farmer dies of suspected suicide, autopsy ordered

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December 13, 2019

A post-mortem is expected to be carried out on a 69-year-old farmer of South Rivers.

It is alleged that the farmer, Winston “Janky” Jack drank a poisonous substance on Monday December 9.

He was rushed to the Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre in Georgetown where he was pronounced dead by the District Medical Officer. Police are investigating.

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Three suspects being questioned in connection with burnt bodies in Park Hill

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April 10, 2024

Three individuals have been apprehended in connection with the discovery of two burnt bodies in Park Hill on Monday. Police released information revea...

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ULP billboards at Frenches Gate burnt again

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April 10, 2024

Just days after the Unity Labour Party (ULP) hosted a mega rally, two billboards erected at Frenches gate in Kingstown were burnt by unknown persons. ...

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ULP marks 23rd anniversary in office with massive rally

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April 9, 2024

The ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) marked its 23rd anniversary in office with a grand rally at the decommissioned E.T Joshua Airport at Arnos Vale on...

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Men found tied, burnt in Park Hill

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April 9, 2024

Police are investigating the discovery of two badly burnt bodies which were found in Park Hill yesterday, Monday April 8, 2024. SEARCHLIGHT was told t...

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SVG to battle for fourth position in Under-16 Regional Netball Tourney

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April 9, 2024

St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) were pipped by Dominica 23-21 in a game of the Caribbean Netball Association’s Jean Pierre Under-16 Netball Tourna...

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Blue Fridays, a special feature in Child Abuse Prevention Month

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April 9, 2024

Minister of National Mobilisation, Social Development etc, Orando Brewster last Thursday April 4, 2024, revealed amendments for law breakers but more ...

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Three suspects being questioned in connection with burnt bodies in Park Hill

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April 10, 2024

Three individuals have been apprehended in connection with the discovery of two burnt bodies in Park Hill on Monday. Police released information revea...

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ULP billboards at Frenches Gate burnt again

Christina

April 10, 2024

Just days after the Unity Labour Party (ULP) hosted a mega rally, two billboards erected at Frenches gate in Kingstown were burnt by unknown persons. ...

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Young girls giving birth ‘Is far too frequent’ says MP Daniel Cummings

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April 9, 2024

Opposition Parliamentarian, Daniel Cummings has called on the government to “put mechanisms in place that can really address the vexing issue of sexua...

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SVG denies landing rights to chartered flights, imposes visa restrictions

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April 9, 2024

St Vincent and the Grenadines has denied permission for two airlines operating chartered flights from Nigeria, Dubai and Morocco to land in the countr...

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Court orders alternative sentence for teen caught with illegal firearm

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April 9, 2024

A teenager from Lowmans Windward was given a suspended sentence, ordered to complete community service, and join a Police Youth Club after pleading gu...