America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines An attorney is calling for an overhaul in how the legal system handles licensed firearm holders, claiming under current procedures they are treated as criminals and risk bias in judging only because they possess a firearm
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines SVG will benefit from a regional initiative to help governments deliver climate-resilient infrastructure projects: the Caribbean Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skills Exchange RIISE Facility is funded by Canada and hosted by UNOPS
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The SVG Coast Guard officially launched its 2026 Youth Development Programme at its Base in Calliaqua; the theme of this year's edition is “Shaping Our Youths for Life’s High Seas”
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines A new scout troop was officially enrolled in Georgetown, the historic home of scouting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where the scouting movement first began in the nation; the ceremony was attended by scouts, leaders’ parents and community supporters
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines On 17 May, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia IDAHOBIT, Equal Rights, Access and Opportunities SVG Inc. ERAO SVG, launched National Call for Reparations for LGBT Vincentians
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Labour Congress announces its activities for Labour Day Sunday 26 April under the theme “Safe Minds, Strong Workers, Better Workplaces", highlighting the critical importance of mind well-being and occupational health and safety
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Caribbean countries will not be forced to accept third-country refugees or deportees from the US, Minister of National Security confirmed following discussions from the recent RSS meetings regarding the US relocation of third-country nationals
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Former Prime Minister Gonsalves has raised alarm on the current socio-economic climate in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, saying it is grappling with severe financial hardship, rising costs, and a failing social safety net
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Former MP expressed concern for the potential discontinuation or pausing of vital water security projects by the new administration, citing Volcano Emergency Project focused on sourcing groundwater in North Windward - Tourama and north of the Dry River
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Ju-C Primary Schools Performing Arts Festival PRISPAF 2026 was officially launched; the celebration of youth creativity and cultural expression involves primary school pupils across St. Vincent and the Grenadines
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The renovation of Belmont Observatory, begun in 2024, has been completed and the volcano observation facility has been handed over to the National Emergency Management Organisation NEMO
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Scientists, government and farmers are collaborating in a scientific study on dasheen, a tropical root vegetable, that will be a unicum in the OECS; St. Vincent is one of the region’s leading producers and tests aim to de-risk investment optimizing output
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Over 97 farmers and other stakeholder representatives operating in the Richmond area in Agricultural Region 1, participated in a stakeholder consultation on irrigation infrastructure development