Since my integrity and professionalism is being attacked by a man who is masking under the name of a non existent person, I have decided to "burn the midnight oil" and do some extensive research on the Standing Orders and St Vincent Constitution, and respectfully crave your indulgence to publish this letter. read more...

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I write to express the concerns of many, many Vincentians. Whereas the public acceptance of the moral authority and integrity of the judiciary contribution to the maintenance of the rule of law and promotion of good governance. And whereas it is essential that judges, individually and collectively... read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St VIncent -- The governing Unity Labour Party (ULP) in the tiny Caribbean country of St Vincent and the Grenadines, led by Ralph Gonsalves, marshaled its supporters and they turned out in their thousands to a massive rally in the North Windward area of Rabacca, where a bridge was constructed... read more...

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I read with great interest a letter published on the October 6 of your issue under the caption: "Mischief side-show on St Vincent Constitution" written by one named as Benson Straugh. I have made inquiries and no one in St Vincent and Grenadines knows this Straugh, and with such detailed information about... read more...

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The St Vincent and the Grenadines proposed 2009 Constitution indicates the intent to “promote justice” and “to provide legal aid to indigent accused persons…” It appears though that promoting justice is merely giving legal aid to indigent persons "subjected to capital punishment." read more...

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Let me take time to respond to the fallacies in Dr Jerrol Thompson’s letter entitled, “Constituttional reform in St.Vincent a necessity”. First and foremost, Mr Thompson must state who he truly is and his true reason for penning this nonsense. He is the Minister of Telecommunication, Science, Technology and... read more...

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I think the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines would be better suited to answer you, Mr Crozier, I am only the messenger of the people. If the concerns I raised you are hearing them for the first time then I do not know where on the planet you live. At the end of the day it is not about me, it is about the people. read more...

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Mr Oscar Ramjeet, the Guyanese-born husband of Mrs Mourine De Freitas-Ramjeet, former official in the opposition NDP when it was in government, have both been engaged in a mischief-making side-show against the new Constitution from their self-imposed exile. Mr Ramjeet is a former Solicitor General. read more...

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In regards to the letter of Tuesday, September 29, 2009 written by Mourine De Freitas Ramjeet, I would like her to read the speech given to the UN body by Camilo M Gonsalves. I am absolutely sure it would take your mindset out of a state of perpetual colonial dormancy, and realise that poor nations... read more...

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The letters written to Caribbean Net News by Mrs De Freitas-Ramjeet are of great interest to us in the Diaspora. We are happy that someone like her is willing to take up the fight to free our minds of this confusion our nation is encountering at this time when people think that their fundamental rights and... read more...

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I read with interest the speech made by Vincentian Ambassador Camelo Gonsalves, the brilliant son of St Vincent’s Prime Minister, Ralph Gonsalves. Very good and impressive he was, however, if someone can tell us where is Mr Wise and what is the situation with the Millennium Bank registered in St Vincent. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Maintaining the stability of the EC currency is one of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s main achievements as the Bank celebrates its 26th anniversary on 1 October. Governor of the ECCB, Sir K Dwight Venner says the fact that the ECCB has been kept together for 26 years and... read more...

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The issue of having our own home grown president as Head of State is one of over fifty significant innovations in the new Constitution which culminate in a deepening of democracy, people’s rights and freedoms and the redistributing the enshrined excess powers of heads of governments. read more...

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On the issue of constitutional reform in St Vincent and the Grenadines, if one listens closely to the anti-monarchists argument; Vincentians are basically told that to find their national identity they must become a republic. Most Vincentians are proud of their national identity; some, however, are apologists. read more...

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I have been hearing from the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines about the removal of the Queen as head of state. I am worried about the haste in which this is being pushed forward to the people. It is as if it is actually forced down the throats of our people. Why the hurry? read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines -- The Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, has welcomed remarks attributed to Lord Phillips head of the newly-created Supreme Court, which replaces the Judicial Committee. The Financial Times has quoted Lord Phillips as stating... read more...

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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The foremost non-profit trade and investment promotion organization in Taiwan, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has been entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan to organize and lead a trade mission to Trinidad and Tobago, St Vincent and St Lucia. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent -- The headquarters of the parliamentary New Democratic Party's (NDP) Democratic House in St Vincent was filled to capacity as hundreds of party supporters turned out on Tuesday evening to the launch of the party's 'Vote No' campaign in the November 25 referendum. read more...

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I am elated to see Sir James back on the campaign trail and particularly grateful for his experience, skills and knowledge on the constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As father of the party and a veteran politician who toiled in the political vineyard for so many years, sometimes alone, who is more fitting... read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- A Consular Officer from the United States Embassy in Barbados will visit St Vincent on September 23-25, 2009. The Consular Officer will be providing American Citizen Services and taking applications for US passports, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. Visa cases will not be discussed. read more...

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On November 25th my fellow Vincentians will vote on a referendum for Constitutional reform. In principle, I support the idea of moving from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Constitutional Republic; however, with the current political climate in Vincyland, i.e. one of tumultuous polarization. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA -- In front of a record crowd at the Digicel Caribbean Cup in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday, Jamaica beat back a spirited St Vincent & the Grenadines to walk away with the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York for the fifth consecutive year. The thrilling final match was scoreless at full time. read more...

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KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica and St Vincent and the Grenadines are all set to battle it out on Sunday in the finals of the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York soccer championship in Brooklyn, New York. Digicel, sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York, will be on hand on Sunday. read more...

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BROOKLYN, USA -- St Vincent & the Grenadines and Jamaica outplayed their competitors in the semi finals of the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York on Sunday and advanced to next Sunday’s finals, which take place at the Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, New York. Digicel was on hand at the match on Sunday. read more...

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In my opinion, the revision of the Constitution should be voted on after the general election with an agreement put in place now by both Government, opposition (or the four parties) and a concerned citizen group made of people from different walks of life including the churches and service clubs. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines -- A call has been made by Prime Minster of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves for the Caribbean to support Antigua and Barbuda as it experiences a phenomenal decline in its economy. Dr Gonsalves made this plea to the region. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines --The importance of seizing opportunities despite the current global economic crisis, is one of the important recommendations that the OECS Credit Unions will be following. This announcement was made at a briefing by Ingrid O’Marde of the Antigua Credit Union. read more...

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BELFAST, Ireland -- Sir Louis Straker, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade for St Vincent and the Grenadines, presented a total of EC$32,000 to 75 needy primary and secondary school students, drawn from constituencies throughout the State. The funds were made available through the efforts of... read more...

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland -- Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Ship “HMS Bounty”, which featured in Pirates of the Caribbean II: Dead Man's Chest, filmed in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and The Bahamas, docked with 40 other boats, as part of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines -- President of the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions, CCCU, Yvonne Ridguard has called on Credit Unions in the Caribbean to be undaunted by the global recession that plagues the economy. Ridguard is the first female President of the CCCU. read more...

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BROOKLYN, USA -- Grenada and St Vincent & the Grenadines grabbed the second semi final spot in the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York on Sunday, to join St Lucia and Jamaica in what is sure to be an exciting semi-final at the Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, New York, next Sunday, August 30. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent -- 'Standing firm in uncertain times'. That’s the theme under which the 7th Annual Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, (OECS) Credit Unions Summit will be held. The event will run from 20 August until 22 August 2009 in host country St Vincent and the Grenadines. read more...

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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- The region’s integration process will be given a boost when the new inter island ferry service is launched. This new service owned and operated by BEDY Oceanlines is expected to be officially launched on October 1 and make its maiden voyage on October 20, 2009. read more...

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At times, when the summer sunsets are ripened with golden, orange and fiery red hues, my mind wonders about things that make me go “hmmm”. There are several issues in SVG that make me go “hmmm”. Where have we heard these quotes: 1. We got the plan for agriculture 2. I will defend myself resolutely. read more...

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Tourism, food security, poverty alleviation and maintaining foreign investment inflows are all important reasons to ensure that the underwater wealth of The Grenadine Islands is preserved for generations to come. The sustainable development of this unique island chain is being... read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent -- Police Commissioner Keith Miller on Monday displayed to members of the local media an A15 M-4 Automatic assault rifle, which he said was found in an “abandoned building.” The Commissioner explained that the rifle is capable of firing in both semi or fully automatic modes. read more...

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NEW YORK, USA -- The Garifuna Coalition has announced the successful conclusion of the Garifuna Reunion in St Vincent and the Grenadines "Yurumein". The Garifuna Reunion was part of the Vincy Homecoming 2009 spearheaded by the Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit/Office of the Prime Minister. read more...

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines -- After traveling the globe extensively for the past eight years the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has beem forced by fatigue to take a rest. The Taiwan Ambassador to SV & G, Leo Lee, was to present Gonsalves with a cheque... read more...

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NEW YORK, USA -- The Garifuna Coalition USA has announced The Garifuna Reunion in St Vincent and the Grenadines on July 18-23, 2009. St Vincent and the Grenadines is the homeland of the Garifuna people, who defended it against the colonizers in two so-called Carib Wars of 1772-73 and 1795-96. read more...

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PM Gonsalves announced, “Now its time for Vincentians in some direct way and some entities which operate in St Vincent and the Grenadines to help us,” and contribute to the Argyle International Airport Fund. What? What! You gotta be kidding! After all, wasn’t it this PM who said they had the money? read more...

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