1975 cricket champions offered Vincentian citizenship The Parliament of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has passed a bill granting honorary citizenship to the surviving members of the 1975 West Indies cricket team, in recognition of their historic World Cup victory and enduring legacy in Caribbean sport. The legislation, approved last Monday, creates a unique […]
Thousands face crisis over Caribbean passports A growing number of UAE residents who acquired second citizenships through Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes now face uncertain futures. These individuals, many from India, South Asia, and the Middle East, spent between $115,000 and $330,000 on passports from countries like Dominica, Saint Lucia, and Saint Kitts and […]
Migrant boat with 11 bodies found on Canouan Island Authorities in St Vincent and the Grenadines have confirmed the discovery of 11 bodies in a drifted vessel found beached on the island of Canouan, sparking renewed concerns about dangerous migrant routes across the Atlantic. The 45-foot-long boat was discovered in Little Bay on Monday. Local […]
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, […]
