Saint Vincent News Highlights
1. Officer shot during raid hospitalized
A Royal Police officer was critically injured by what’s being called "friendly fire" during an early morning raid. He’s currently in the ICU at Milton Cato Hospital and is expected to be transferred to Trinidad for further care
2. Tourism continues record‑breaking momentum
Tourism Minister Carlos James reports that strong growth in stay-over arrivals is continuing into Q2, following an exceptionally high influx earlier this year
3. Bank upgrades online platform
The Bank of St Vincent & the Grenadines is set to launch a revamped online banking experience on June 16th, featuring enhanced features aimed at improving customer convenience
4. Cuban medical scholarships awarded
Ten Vincentian students received scholarships to study medicine in Cuba, part of an ongoing educational partnership between the two countries
5. Government acquires Baliceaux Island
In a move to preserve historical Garifuna heritage, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves announced that Baliceaux Island has been purchased by the government, with compensation extended to the previous owner
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