Vincentian Delegation Appeals to Toronto Diaspora for Investment St. Vincent and the Grenadines officials met with members of the Vincentian diaspora in Toronto this past weekend, urging them to invest in their homeland and help shape its future. Under the theme “Home is Where the Heart Is,” the event featured presentations from Orando Brewster, Minister […]
Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will benefit from a new regional energy initiative approved by the World Bank, aimed at accelerating the development of clean, resilient, and affordable energy systems. The Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility was developed in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and other Eastern […]
St Vincent & Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has strongly criticized the construction of a lavish official residence for the Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), which is set to cost EC$22 million. The project was revealed to Gonsalves by Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves, who shared the information in his role as a […]
Caribbean leaders are set to tackle an unexpected issue during their upcoming summit in Barbados from February 19-21: the looming deportation of thousands of Caribbean nationals from the US. Originally, the agenda for the meeting, which includes discussions on climate change, security, Haiti, and regional trade issues, did not include deportations. However, officials now say […]
Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle is a Miami-based powerhouse whose remarkable accomplishments across various fields have earned her recognition as one of the top 20 women entrepreneurs to watch in 2025. Born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. James-Lyttle defied the odds to become the first Black female engineering graduate from the United States Coast Guard […]
Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle is a Miami-based powerhouse whose remarkable accomplishments across various fields have earned her recognition as one of the top 20 women entrepreneurs to watch in 2025. Born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. James-Lyttle defied the odds to become the first Black female engineering graduate from the United States Coast Guard […]
In a significant shift for St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the government is now backing Rastafarian cannabis farmers, who are promoting the plant’s medicinal benefits after years of operating in secrecy. Golba Hill, a scenic area on the island, is home to rows of premium marijuana plants, which gleam under the Caribbean sun. Here, […]
By Lincoln DePradine For a dozen years, Richard A. Byron-Cox had been writing, rewriting, editing and researching the lives of Africans who were enslaved on plantations in the Caribbean. The work, finally completed, was published as “The Story of Paulene Bramble. Book One: Spring’s Blossoms and Young Thorns”. The 487-page softcover book, comprising 17 chapters, […]
The prime ministers of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis are advocating for Taiwan’s inclusion in international discussions. During their remarks at the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and Dr. Terrance Drew highlighted that Taiwan’s lack of representation contradicts the UN’s core principles. Gonsalves emphasized the […]
Just a hundred miles west of Barbados, the private island of Mustique, nestled within the Caribbean archipelago of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, stands as a pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity. Mustique’s villa collection is renowned for its imaginative and cutting-edge designs, each offering a bespoke experience complete with a dedicated team of chefs, butlers, […]
