Author: M. Doyle

Pilot suspended as GCAA probes landing at construction site and risky take-off A pilot working with Air Services Limited, who mistakenly landed a Cessna 208 Grand Caravan Aircraft at a school construction site in Lumidpau, Region 9 and took off from the location nearly hitting a fence, has been suspended by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority pending a full investigation. The pilot’s name has not been revealed. The investigation into the incident which occurred on the 6th November, is expected to be completed within a week. In a statement, the GCAA said the aircraft bearing the registration 8R-THR, has also…

interCaribbean Airways Launches New Nonstop Service Between San Juan and St. Kitts interCaribbean Airways is pleased to announce nonstop flights between San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and St. Kitts (SKB), commencing December 18, 2025. The service operates in each direction, two times weekly with a 1-hour and 10-minute flight time, providing enhanced access between Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. “This route marks another important step in our mission to connect the people and cultures of the Caribbean,” said Trevor Sadler, CEO of interCaribbean Airways. “By establishing nonstop service between San Juan and St. Kitts, we’re creating a vital link between…

France’s foreign minister criticized “military operations” in the Caribbean at a G7 meeting on Tuesday, as the deployment of a US aircraft carrier strike group escalated an arms buildup in the region. Speaking to reporters at the start of a Group of Seven gathering in Canada, top French diplomat Jean-Noel Barrot said it was crucial to avoid “instability caused by potential escalations,” after Venezuela warned the US deployments could trigger a full-blown conflict. “We have observed, with concern, military operations in the Caribbean region because they disregard international law,” Barrot said, without citing specific US actions. But the comments at…

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Center, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, will be hosting Psychiatric Out-Patient Clinics in Bequia, Union Island, and Canouan. Take this opportunity to access free mental health services close to home: Mental Health Consultations Follow-up Care for Psychiatric patients Counseling Consultation with a Social Worker Bequia – October 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Union Island – November 5, 2025 | 10:15 AM – 3:30 PM Canouan – November 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Multiple schools across SVG are grappling with severe environmental health risks that threaten student and teacher safety, the Teachers’ Union revealed today. Oswald Robinson, President of the SVG Teachers’ Union, has raised alarming concerns about the deteriorating conditions in several secondary schools across the nation. The most pressing issues have been identified at Bethel High School in Campden Park and the Lowmans Leeward Anglican School. “These are not minor inconveniences,” Robinson emphasized. “We’re talking about serious health hazards that directly impact the learning environment and the well-being of our students and educators.” The Teachers’ Union is demanding immediate intervention from…

Residents of Byera and surrounding areas are invited to a community consultation on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the Byera Health Centre. This consultation will provide an update on the facility’s redevelopment under the OECS Regional Health Project (ORHP-SVG), funded by the World Bank. St. Vincent and the Grenadines has received US $10.5 million from the World Bank to support the OECS Regional Health Project, implemented by the Economic Planning Division, with support from the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment. The project, comprising four key components, aims to strengthen health facilities, enhance public health surveillance,…

On October 7, 2025, police arrested and charged Raphique Delpeche, a 25-year-old Labourer of Victoria Village, with the offences of Assault and Damage to Property. According to the investigations, the accused assaulted a 40-year-old Resident of the same address by squeezing her neck and striking her head with her hands causing actual bodily harm. She was also charged with damaging one (1) Samsung Galaxy A15 Cellular Phone valued €76.00 Euro, by causing it to fall to the ground – the property of a 40-year-old Resident of Victoria Village. The offences were committed in Victoria Village on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.…

Dr. Godwin Friday, Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament for the Northern Grenadines, could face a significant legal challenge to his electoral nomination just 17 days before the upcoming general elections. Ten constituents from Bequia have submitted a formal objection to the Supervisor of Elections, challenging Dr. Friday’s eligibility to stand as a representative. The core of their argument centers on his Canadian citizenship, which they claim disqualifies him under Section 26 of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Constitutional Order, 1979. The complainants allege that Dr. Friday’s own parliamentary statements confirm his Canadian citizenship, which they argue…

Saboto Caesar Announces 300-Room Resort for South Central Windward Minister of Agriculture and South Central Windward MP Saboto Caesar has announced a major tourism investment in his constituency, revealing that an investor recently made a 10% deposit on land earmarked for a 300-room resort near South Windward. The announcement was made during a Unity Labour Party (ULP) rally in Biabou, where Caesar framed the development as a strategic win for employment and tourism growth. “This investor chose South Central Windward because of its proximity to Argyle International Airport,” Caesar told supporters. “He said, ‘When I leave the airport, I can…

ULP candidate Dr. Grace Walters has robustly defended her EC$144,000 government contract, pushing back against criticism from the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP). Dr. Walters directly addressed allegations of political favoritism, emphasizing her professional qualifications and commitment to healthcare improvement. “I am Grace to you, but to Daniel Cummings, I am Dr. Grace Walters,” she declared, positioning herself as a symbol of professional excellence and women’s empowerment. The contract, specifically tied to the development of the Arnos Vale Acute Care Referral Hospital, involves supporting planning, operational transition, and quality assurance protocols for a critical healthcare infrastructure project. Walters emphasized that…