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Self-proclaimed prophet Jason Providence is reportedly facing possible legal action after making controversial statements on Facebook about a woman and her minor daughter. The controversy erupted after Providence published a lengthy Facebook post in which he referred to the child as a “spiritual lunatic” while attempting to defend himself against allegations being circulated online about his ministry. In the same post, Providence made several claims about the child’s personal condition and the mother’s private affairs, including allegations that the woman spent more than US$10,000 travelling overseas in search of spiritual help for the mother and child. He also claimed the…

Prophet Jason Providence, who identifies himself as a prophet, is once again at the centre of public attention following controversy surrounding his public prophecies, alongside separate allegations that he has been charging members of the public significant fees for private spiritual consultations across the Caribbean. In a recent Facebook broadcast, Providence issued a warning message directed at the British Virgin Islands, stating that “water that you see behind me… will come upon the land,” and that “lands that you so cherish will be shaken,” linking the alleged events to what he described as rising witchcraft activity in the territory. He…

Five months into the New Democratic Party (NDP) administration, frustration is emerging from within its own support base, with vocal supporter Arion Smart, who is also a former political leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), publicly criticising the government for what he describes as poor prioritisation and a failure to adequately reform the public service. Smart is accusing the administration of placing too much emphasis on constitutional amendments relating to Commonwealth citizenship, while overlooking what he considers a more pressing issue — the continued presence of senior civil servants he claims are aligned with the former Unity Labour Party…

Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves says he has scored a political victory after the government withdrew two controversial pieces of legislation that had sparked heated debate in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The bills — the Constitution Amendment Bill and the Representation of the People Amendment Bill — were pulled by the administration of Prime Minister Godwin Friday following growing public and political criticism. The proposed laws had sought to amend parts of the Constitution and electoral rules, including provisions that critics said would have applied changes retroactively to October 27, 1979. Gonsalves strongly opposed the bills, accusing the government of…

Former Consul General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the United States, Rondy “Luta” McIntosh, is moving to seek legal redress over public allegations arising from claims that computer systems at the country’s New York consulate were “completely wiped” at the end of his tenure. The development comes amid an intensifying dispute between McIntosh and Foreign Affairs Minister Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble, who told Parliament that the incoming Consul General reported finding no accessible data on consular systems upon assuming office earlier this year. McIntosh, however, has issued a detailed rebuttal, describing the allegation as “completely false” and insisting that…

Armed Police Officers from the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force on Tuesday raided the home of Former public servant Shermaine Joseph-Barnwell and her husband, Marshall Barnwell, both of whom previously worked in the public service, in what police said was a search for illegal firearms and ammunition. The operation, carried out while the family — including young children — was at home, has raised questions about police conduct and the handling of search warrants. Joseph-Barnwell said she had been outside earlier in the day exercising and livestreaming before later sitting in her vehicle with her daughter. While…

A developing investigation into the complete erasure of computer systems at St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Consulate in New York is expected to bring former Consul General Rondy “Luta” McIntosh into focus, as authorities seek answers to what officials have described as a deeply troubling breach of institutional continuity. The issue, first disclosed in Parliament earlier this week, has quickly escalated from a concerning administrative setback into a matter of potential accountability, with Foreign Affairs Minister Fitzgerald Bramble confirming that McIntosh will be questioned as part of the ongoing probe. While the Minister has not personally contacted the former diplomat,…

A proposed constitutional amendment is sparking intense political debate, with the parliamentary opposition warning it could open the door for wealthy foreign nationals to gain political control of the country. The controversy centers on a bill that seeks to retroactively amend the Constitution by removing all 55 Commonwealth nations from the definition of a “foreign power.” According to opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves, this change could create a legal pathway for individuals who acquire citizenship through Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes to run for public office — including seats in parliament. At a highly publicized press conference, opposition figures outlined what…

After another electoral defeat, Luke Browne is once again at the centre of national political discussion — not from the campaign trail, but from the courtroom. Browne, who lost his bid for the East Kingstown seat in the November 2025 general election, is now one of the petitioners challenging the eligibility of Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday and Foreign Affairs Minister Fitzgerald Bramble. The case now before the High Court has ignited debate over whether dual citizenship disqualifies elected officials under Section 26 of the Constitution. But beyond the legal arguments lies a growing political narrative: if the court rules…

The National Council of St Vincent and the Grenadines Associations UK has officially welcomed His Excellency J.M. Brereton Horne as the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, marking the occasion with a diplomatic reception in London on March 7, 2026. The reception, held at the High Commission, also honoured The Honourable Dwight Fitz-Gerald Bramble and brought together members of the Vincentian diaspora, community leaders, and distinguished guests in a strong show of unity and national pride. High Commissioner Horne steps into the role with a distinguished legal career spanning more than 25 years as a barrister in England and…