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New Visa Rules As U.S Cracks Down on 'birth tourism'

1 month ago | stvincenttimes.com

The United States Embassy in Barbados has issued a strong warning to nationals from St Vincent and other Caribbean countries, stating that the use of tourist visas to travel to the U.S. for the purpose of giving birth and securing citizenship for their children is strictly prohibited. This renewed advisory is part of a broader crackdown on birth tourism, a practice that U.S. immigration authorities view as a misuse of the B-1/B-2 visa category.
A Wild Ride: Mary’s Harrowing Journey in a Reckless Van

2 months ago | stvincenttimes.com | Kimani Wiseman

Part 2- Commuters need better services from minivansMom: Mary, it is getting late, I think you should leave now and try get a van to get to school early. Your lunch and money is on the table to pay the van. You have your homework? Mary: Yes, the homework is in my bag. Mary: Conductor, do you have space in the van? Conductor: Yes, I will make space, come in the van. Everybody small up. Mary: Conductor, where is the seat for me to sit on? Conductor: Sit in this girl lap for me please. We smalling up.
CTO SG Calls for Caribbean Unity at Virgin Islands Tourism Summit

Jan 28, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com

The Caribbean must leverage more than just its natural beauty and focus on strategic partnerships, innovation and sustai
MP against Taiwan's President visit to St Vincent before elections

Jan 17, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke

On Wednesday, 15 January, St. Vincent Opposition MP St. Clair Leacock articulated that any visit by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to St. Vincent this year would be interpreted by him as an intrusion into the political affairs of SVG, particularly given that 2025 is an election year.
St Vincent's AIA Set for $5.7 Million in Major Upgrades

Jan 17, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke

The government of St. Vincent will allocate $5.7 million towards a range of structural and operational improvements at Argyle International Airport (AIA). The enhancements encompass upgrades to ground lighting, runway improvements, enhanced metal detectors and x-ray scanners, expanded cargo handling facilities, and the implementation of a more sophisticated Air Traffic Management System to accommodate the growing volume of aircraft arriving at AIA.
Transformative Change: Resilient Infrastructure, Economic Growth in SVG

Jan 17, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke

Our Resilient Future: A People-Centred Programme for Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Sustainable Development[Excerpt from the 2025 Budget Address by Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning] Madame Speaker,We begin each year with a Budget Address that sets out our goals and details the next steps in our plan to accelerate transformative change in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
St Vincent Sees Record 25% Surge in Stayover Arrivals for 2024

Jan 17, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke

St Vincent reports record-breaking tourism for 2024SVG ANNOUNCES 25% YOY GROWTH IN STAYOVER ARRIVALS FOR 2024 The island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is emerging as the destination to watch in the Caribbean with a record-breaking growth rate in stay over arrivals for 2024, up some 25 percent from its 2023 numbers. The announcement was made on Thursday, January 15th by the country’s Minister of Tourism, Honourable Carlos James.
Gregory Georges: A Decade of Fueling Successful Leadership at WIOC

Jan 17, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke

The end of 2024 marked a significant milestone for Mr. Gregory Georges as he celebrated ten years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West Indies Oil Company Ltd. (WIOC). His journey to this pivotal role is a testament to faith, resilience, and visionary leadership, deeply rooted in his early years in Dominica.
BVI Police arrest Paul Jack for criminal activities on Virgin Gorda

Jan 17, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke

Police confirmed that Paul Jack, a national of St Vincent and the Grenadines, was apprehended following a joint police operation led by Virgin Gorda detectives on Saturday, January 4, 2025, as reported by Virgin Islands News Online.
Blue Lagoon Island Hosts FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit

Jan 17, 2025 | stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke

Blue Lagoon Island, a leading destination for authentic and sustainable Bahamian experiences, hosted cruise line executives and Caribbean partners last week during the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Cruise Summit. The visit was facilitated by the FCCA, which organized a stop in Nassau aboard MSC Divina, giving Blue Lagoon Island the opportunity to showcase its warm Bahamian hospitality and unveil recent enhancements to its world-class facilities.