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United States federal authorities are investigating a possible connection between St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the seizure of a luxury aircraft allegedly linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to official statements and international media reports, as part of a wider probe into suspected violations of US sanctions against Venezuela. The aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX, was seized by US authorities during an ongoing federal investigation. The seizure was confirmed in a press release issued by the United States Department of Justice, which said the aircraft was taken in connection with alleged violations of US export control and sanctions…

Former Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has strongly condemned any attempt to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, warning that such an action would constitute a serious breach of international law. Gonsalves made the remarks on Monday during an Opposition Media Conference broadcast live on Facebook Live, where he addressed regional and international political developments. Speaking forcefully, the former prime minister said that the seizure or forced removal of a sitting head of state would violate established principles of sovereignty and non-intervention enshrined in international law. He stressed that disputes involving governments must be resolved through diplomacy, dialogue, and lawful international mechanisms,…

U.S. prosecutors have alleged that politicians across parts of the Caribbean were tied to a vast cocaine trafficking network that moved drugs from South America toward the United States, according to a newly unsealed superseding indictment filed in federal court in New York. The filing, released by the U.S. Department of Justice, describes what authorities say was a transnational narcotics operation built on corruption, protection payments, and political influence. The indictment names multiple alleged conspirators and includes accusations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who U.S. authorities say is now in U.S. custody. According to prosecutors, cocaine traffickers relied on political…

Distinguished attorney Stanley Kendrick John, KC, popularly known as “Stalky,” is set to be sworn in as the eighth Governor General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The official swearing-in ceremony will be held at Government House, according to an announcement from the Agency for Public Information dated January 4, 2026. John, a highly respected legal mind, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in law, earning national and regional recognition for his service to the legal profession. He has been awarded the prestigious title of King’s Counsel (KC), an honour reserved for senior advocates…

Five people charged in connection with an illegal firearm and ammunition are due to return to court on Monday after one of the accused pleaded guilty while the remaining four denied the charges. When the matter was called at the Serious Offences Court on Wednesday, Old Year’s Day, Tevin Snagg entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from an incident on December 30, 2025, at Canouan. Snagg admitted that he had in his possession one round of .22 ammunition and one .22 revolver without a licence, contrary to the Firearms Act. The other accused — Michael Simmons, Ashura Davis, Shantel…

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has reportedly been captured by United States forces and is expected to stand trial in the United States, according to statements from U.S. officials following a dramatic overnight escalation in the long-running standoff between Washington and Caracas. Explosions were reported across parts of Caracas as U.S. forces carried out what officials described as coordinated strikes on military and strategic targets. Shortly afterward, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Maduro had been taken into custody and flown out of Venezuela as part of the operation. U.S. lawmakers said the capture is linked to long-standing American indictments accusing…

A man from Diamond is now facing a murder charge after his nephew was fatally stabbed during what sources describe as a family dispute that escalated over a meal decision. The accused, 59-year-old Emmanuel Matthews, was brought before the Serious Offences Court on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, where he was informed of the allegation that on Dec. 29, 2025, he caused the death of Brandon Child of Villa. Chief Magistrate Colin John read the indictable charge to Matthews, who was not eligible for bail at this point in the proceedings. He was ordered to remain in custody and is expected…

An Ottley Hall man charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping of two people in Arnos Vale has been remanded to prison while he awaits a bail review scheduled for January 8, 2025. Kyle Providence was brought before the Serious Offences Court on Wednesday, Old Year’s Day, where he faced four indictable charges including kidnapping, robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm. He was not required to enter a plea. Prosecutor Sergeant Shamrock Pierre objected to bail, telling the court that the allegations are serious and that the investigation is still at an early stage. He said that a firearm…

Governor General Her Excellency Dame Susan Dougan will officially relinquish her duties on January 5, 2026. The announcement was carried on NBC Radio on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a transition that will eventually see a new Head of State appointed. Dame Susan’s appointment on August 1, 2019 was historic — she became the first woman to serve as Governor General, breaking a centuries-old line of male predecessors. Her tenure, defined by calm leadership and a continued focus on social development, stretched across years marked by national growth, a pandemic, and evolving discussions about the future of the constitutional role…

The construction of a new Parliament building is not on the Government’s immediate agenda, as Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday says the national focus remains firmly on healthcare infrastructure. Speaking on radio recently, Dr. Friday said that given the country’s financial limitations, now is not the time to pursue a parliamentary complex. Instead, he pointed to the need to channel resources toward completing the Acute Referral Hospital at Arnos Vale, a major healthcare project expected to play a critical role in improving medical services across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “We have to invest in what directly affects the well-being…