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Kai Marks Dasent competing at the Youth World Championships, 2026.

15-y-o Vincy sailor makes debut at World Championships

Vincentian sailor Kai Marks-Dasent has competed in his first World Championship, making him one of the youngest sailors competing in the 15–18 age category. He finished 74th in the Under-17…

Are our diplomatic relations with Taiwan worthwhile?

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By *Jomo Thomas “A country does not have permanent friends, only permanent interests.” Lord Palmerston (1784 – 1865).  On March 17, 2026, St. Clair Leacock, our nation’s deputy prime minister…

Police recover 3 guns after weekend shootings

Police at the scene of the shooting incident in Middle Street, Kingstown, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (Photo: AShford Peters/CIBS)

Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor “Buju” Bailey says police have recovered three firearms linked to a series of recent shootings, as part of what he describes as a more visible, intelligence‑driven crackdown on gun…

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Politics

SVG in ‘very serious’ talks with Taiwan about national debt

Prime Minister Godwin Friday says his government is in “very serious” and ongoing talks with Taiwan over ways to ease St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ crushing public debt, with Taipei signalling a “genuine willingness” to help…

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Lifestyle

New York mission builds momentum for Vincymas 2027

Minister of Sports, Culture and the Creative Industries, Kaschaka Cupid, has concluded a visit to New York as part of a delegation promoting Vincymas 2027 under the theme “Road to…

Flash flood watch in effect for SVG

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services has issued a flash-flood watch for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, effective until 2 p.m. Saturday. A strong tropical wave approaching the…

Culture Minister promotes Vincymas 2027 in New York

Minister of Sports, Culture and the Creative Industries Kaschaka Cupid will travel to New York this week as part of a delegation from the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) to promote…

Sports

Netball Association launches game changers programme

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association launched its Game Changers Netball Grassroots Development Programme on Saturday at the Fancy Hardcourt. The launch attracted male and female athletes aged…

Falcons win thrilling CPL opener at Arnos Vale

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won a final-ball thriller to open the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) over Jamaica Kingsmen at Arnos Vale Sports Complex Friday night. The Falcons…

SVG sailors show progress at CAC Games

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association says it is celebrating an impressive performance by young sailors Scarlett Hadley and Kai Marks Dasent, who represented the country in the…