On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Godwin Friday met with the five fishermen who survived nine days adrift at sea after a devastating fire destroyed their Trinidad and Tobago-registered fishing vessel. He welcomed the survivors at The Cobblestone Inn and commended their extraordinary resilience.
The House of Assembly on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, advanced legislation aimed at strengthening financial protection for daily-paid and non-pensionable public officers while also pausing its proceedings to honor the life and legacy of Caribbean cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers.
The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive and competitive cruise tourism industry through extensive consultations with key stakeholders on the proposed partnership between the Government and Global Ports Holding.
Five men were rescued and transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital after reportedly spending nine days and nine nights adrift in a dingy following a fire aboard a fishing vessel.
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Creative Industries, through the Department of Culture, is inviting Vincentians and visitors alike to participate in the 2026 National Emancipation Month of Celebrations.