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

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

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

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

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

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

A High Surf Advisory has been issued, with breaking waves forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone; dangerous rip-currents will create unsafe conditions for small-craft operators, particularly on northern and eastern coastlines

Ms Isola Giddings has been elected for a second consecutive term as President of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Hotel & Tourism Association at its Biennial General Meeting elected a new Board of Directors

16 days of activism against gender based violence are to be held in SVG, running to 10 December, under the theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”

PM Gonsalves outlined the strategic importance of St. Vincent’s modernized port facility, critical to economic growth and sustainability; in a radio interview he provided transparent insights into the port’s financing structure that minimizes risk

Human papillomavirus HPV screening program has been officially launched: joining the global movement to eliminate cervical cancer marks a milestone for women’s health in the country

PM Ralph Gonsalves voiced concern over rising tensions between the US and Venezuela; addressing the UN delegates he warned that the situation threatens peace and stability across the Caribbean and Latin America and called for restraint on all sides