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A WhatsApp group allegedly being used to sexually exploit children has reportedly surfaced in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, prompting serious concern about the safety of minors online. The group, reportedly named “The Christmas Spirit,” is said to be targeting children between the ages of 11 and 12. Information obtained indicates that, as of December 16, the group had 211 members and was controlled by seven administrators. All phone numbers associated with the group were registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Screenshots and conversations from the chat, seen by local media, reportedly contain sexually explicit language that appears to…

Rise Hairouna, Inc., a registered nonprofit organization in the United States, remains steadfast in its mission to advance the safety, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable individuals—particularly women and children—throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Over the years, our organization has implemented impactful initiatives that reflect our long-standing commitment to service, advocacy, and community resilience. We are proud to highlight several recent milestones: Rebuilding After Hurricane Beryl – Canouan With the generous support of a major donor, Rise Hairouna successfully completed the full reconstruction of a home and business for a resident of Canouan following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl.…

The case against a 17-year-old minor of Old Montrose, who was charged in connection with damage to property, has been withdrawn in the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court. The teen was arrested and charged by police on December 15, 2025, following investigations into an incident that reportedly occurred one day earlier, on December 14, in the Old Montrose community. According to police, the minor was accused of unlawfully and maliciously damaging property belonging to a 65-year-old labourer, also of Old Montrose. The damaged items were identified as one aluminium-and-glass colonial sliding window valued at EC$407.25 and one 936×80 pine door valued at…

Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has been assigned a police officer as a driver but will not receive a formal security detail, according to Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister Major St Clair Leacock. The decision follows comments made by Leacock during a radio appearance last Monday, December 8, 2025, when he indicated that the matter of security arrangements for the Opposition Leader would be reviewed and resolved by the end of the week. Speaking on BOOM 106.9 FM’s morning programme hosted by Dwight “Bing” Joseph, Leacock said the review had been completed and that Dr. Gonsalves would…

Following the Unity Labour Party’s heavy defeat in the recent general election, questions are growing about the political future of former Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and whether he intends to remain active in frontline politics. Dr. Gonsalves, who led the country for nearly twenty-five years, is now the only remaining Member of Parliament for the ULP after the New Democratic Party secured fourteen of the fifteen seats in Parliament. While his party was swept from power nationally, Gonsalves retained his long-held seat in North Central Windward. The scale of the loss has shifted public attention beyond the election results…

The High Commission of St Vincent and the Grenadines in London is facing growing criticism from Vincentians in the United Kingdom, following persistent reports of poor service delivery, lack of communication, and what many describe as a culture of unprofessionalism that has gone unchecked for years. Cliplet News has conducted its own investigation after receiving multiple complaints from Vincentians who rely on the London mission for essential consular services, including passport renewals, documentation, and general enquiries. The findings point to deep-rooted administrative failures that raise serious questions about leadership, oversight, and the continued suitability of current staff at the mission.…

More than three years after 18-year-old Cjea Weekes died following a police encounter in Calliaqua, the official record says no crime was committed. An inquest has ended. A verdict of death by misadventure has been returned. The Director of Public Prosecutions has indicated that criminal liability does not arise. And yet, for many Vincentians, the case still does not feel settled. The question persists: how did a healthy teenager end up paralysed and dead days after interacting with police, with no one held criminally responsible? A night that changed everything In early February 2022, Weekes was riding a motorcycle when…

A man in his early forties from the Georgetown area is receiving medical treatment after sustaining gunshot wounds during an incident on the Windward side of St. Vincent in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to preliminary information, the victim was shot in the abdomen and one of his hands sometime between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m. He was initially taken to the Georgetown Hospital, where he received emergency care, before being transferred to the Milton Cato Memorial Teaching Hospital in Kingstown for further treatment. Medical sources indicate that the man’s injuries are serious but non-life-threatening at this time. He…

The promotion system within the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is increasingly coming under scrutiny, as questions persist about fairness, transparency, and the long-term impact on morale and operational effectiveness. For years, it has been an open but largely unaddressed concern that some police officers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines serve for 20, 25, and in some instances close to 30 years, yet retire at—or near—the rank of constable. These are officers who have spent the majority of their adult lives on active duty, responding to crime, managing public order, and working long hours during emergencies,…

Cliplet News has commenced steps toward legal action in St. Vincent and the Grenadines following a series of public statements made by Vakeesha John which the organisation says misrepresent its published work and undermine its professional reputation. The matter concerns the article titled “Diplomats Should Not Be Begging for Work ”, published by Cliplet News as a commentary and analysis examining diplomatic conduct and public communication. The article raised a principle for discussion—namely, that diplomats should avoid public remarks that may reasonably be interpreted as pleas for appointment or retention. At no point did the article state, assert, or quote…