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stvincenttimes. com > st-lucians-back-death-penalty-reinstatement-after-joy-st-omer-murder

St Lucians back death penalty reinstatement after Joy St Omer murder

4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (291+ words) While the immediate headline has been a massive public push to reinstate capital punishment, the tragedy has catalyzed a much deeper, more divisive debate regarding the competence of the island's law enforcement and judicial systems. Within 24 hours of the murder,…...

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stvincenttimes. com > air-peace-first-direct-flight-from-nigeria-lands-in-barbados

Air Peace first direct flight from Nigeria lands in Barbados

4+ hour, 28+ min ago  (106+ words) Air Peace direct flight from Nigeria lands in Barbados St Vincent Times Air Peace now connects West Africa to the Caribbean with convenient monthly flights from Lagos to Barbados and Antigua. The new service allows passengers to bypass traditional layovers…...

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stvincenttimes. com > pignataro-offers-svg-govt-usd-200m-for-the-remainder-of-canouan

Govt must "get rid" of Pignataro from Canouan

9+ hour, 14+ min ago  (310+ words) Opposition leader Ralph Gonsalves tackled swirling controversies regarding national land management, specifically addressing rumors surrounding the Canouan lease and investor Andrea Pignataro, while forcefully defending his administration's sale of land at Mount Wynne to Sandals Resorts. Addressing recent speculation regarding…...

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stvincenttimes. com > tropical-wave-affecting-svg-with-heavy-showers

Tropical wave affecting SVG with heavy showers

7+ hour, 47+ min ago  (188+ words) The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services is urging the public to remain alert as a tropical wave crosses the islands, bringing increased moisture and moderate-to-heavy showers expected by Sunday evening. Forecaster Joan Mc Donald has specifically advised that…...

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stvincenttimes. com > vincentian-dies-in-fatal-stabbing-investigation-at-sunny-acres-home

Vincentian dies in fatal stabbing investigation at Sunny Acres home

9+ hour, 59+ min ago  (202+ words) The Caribbean sporting community is mourning the tragic loss of a dedicated mentor and athlete whose cross-border influence connected St. Vincent and the Grenadines with Saint Lucia. On Friday afternoon, law enforcement officials in Saint Lucia opened an investigation after…...

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stvincenttimes. com > vincentians-locked-out-of-land-ownership

Vincentians Locked Out of Land Ownership

10+ hour, 20+ min ago  (475+ words) St Vincent Times Locals Cannot Afford Land While Investors Receive It Cheaply Everyone is hearing about the entire Sandals situation, and Vincentians have their own opinions about it. One question many people keep asking is this: if a multi-island luxury…...

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stvincenttimes. com > antigua-confirms-two-imported-malaria-cases

Antigua confirms two imported Malaria cases

23+ hour, 42+ min ago  (125+ words) The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed two imported cases of malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, in Antigua and Barbuda. Maurice Merchant, Director of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, disclosed the information during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing....

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stvincenttimes. com > sir-aziz-hadeed-passes-away-in-antigua

Sir Aziz Hadeed passes away in Antigua

23+ hour, 45+ min ago  (204+ words) Sir Aziz Hadeed, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and recently knighted national figure, has died, sending shockwaves across Antigua and Barbuda's business, education, and charitable sectors. Sir Aziz was widely regarded as one of Antigua and Barbuda's most influential private-sector figures....

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stvincenttimes. com > cal-cuts-3-regional-routes-reduce-flights-to-martinique-guadeloupe

CAL cuts 3 regional routes, reduce flights to Martinique, Guadeloupe

23+ hour, 52+ min ago  (258+ words) St Vincent Times Caribbean Airlines has announced significant changes to its regional flight network, citing a focus on long-term financial stability and operational reliability. Effective June 1, 2026, the carrier will officially discontinue services on the Dominica, St. Kitts, and Ogle to…...

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stvincenttimes. com > us-pledges-over-8m-to-boost-caribbean-forensic-labs

US pledges over $8 M to boost Caribbean forensic labs

1+ day, 28+ min ago  (343+ words) United States Announces $8 Million in New Support for Caribbean Forensic Capabilities The United States announced more than $8 million in new support for Caribbean forensic laboratories at the second Caribbean Regional Forensic Leadership Summit in Saint Lucia from May 2022. The funding…...

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