Author: Mark Doyle

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has given some insights into the confidential agreement that his government signed on Monday with Sandal Resorts International for the construction of a Beaches resort at Mt Wynne. Gonsalves said the agreement has confidential clauses, which say all past and future correspondence and negotiations are to be treated by both parties as strictly confidential. However, one party may make such information known to its managerial level employees or independent contractors, bankers, accountants, legal representatives or such other persons as must be previously approved by the other party, Gonsalves said at the signing ceremony in Buccament Bay…

A 21-year-old minibus conductor of Sion Hill will be sentenced on Nov. 17 for stealing a cell phone belonging to the Unity Labour Party’s East Kingstown office. Adonis Williams pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a charge that on May 16, 2025, he stole a blue Samsung Galaxy A15 cellular phone, valued at EC$799, the property of the ULP’s East Kingstown office. He pleaded guilty before Senior Magistrate Tammika Mc Kenzie at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court. The matter was adjourned to Nov. 17 for facts and sentencing. Williams was granted EC$2,950 bail with one surety and ordered to report to the…

Prosecutor Shamrock Pierre has asked the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court to find popular DJ Too Cool Chris guilty of wounding for shooting a man in Kingstown on July 4, 2024. Pierre argued that the DJ, whose real name is Christopher Jones, took advantage of the virtual complainant (VC), Kevin Patterson, when he shot him three times, claiming that he was defending himself. Presenting his closing argument before Senior Magistrate Tammika McKenzie, Pierre noted that a person convicted of wounding can be jailed for 14 years, adding that this shows the seriousness of the offence. “A part of the defence case is…

In a puzzling display of political ambiguity, Godwin Friday, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in St. Vincent, has effectively sidestepped potentially explosive allegations of government corruption brought forward by his own party’s North Leeward candidate, Dr. Shallow. During a Monday morning interview on Hot 97, Friday appeared reluctant to engage with Shallow’s claims, stating cryptically, “This is a matter that Doctor Shallow has introduced, and I will let him determine when is the right time.” The vague response has raised eyebrows and questions about the NDP’s internal communication and strategic approach to the upcoming electoral contest. Shallow last…

Candidate for South Central Windward, Israel Bruce, delivered a compelling presentation outlining the key choices facing voters in this election; Bruce addressed the youths at a village meeting in Lauders on Wednesday 29th, October 2025, Senator Bruce said: “I want to say to you to the young people of South Central Windward, and by extension all those who are listening on social media. This election is about jobs. After Dr Friday has made his Cabinet appointments, my first question will be, when do we kick-in our promise to the people of South Central Windward for more jobs? Under the ULP administration,…

All right. Well, take care yourself. I guess that’s what you’re best, presence old master? A tremor in the Force. The last time felt it was in the presence of my old master. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it,…

All right. Well, take care yourself. I guess that’s what you’re best, presence old master? A tremor in the Force. The last time felt it was in the presence of my old master. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it,…

All right. Well, take care yourself. I guess that’s what you’re best, presence old master? A tremor in the Force. The last time felt it was in the presence of my old master. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it,…

All right. Well, take care yourself. I guess that’s what you’re best, presence old master? A tremor in the Force. The last time felt it was in the presence of my old master. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it,…

All right. Well, take care yourself. I guess that’s what you’re best, presence old master? A tremor in the Force. The last time felt it was in the presence of my old master. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Now she is my only link to finding their secret base. A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it,…