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A date for the commencement of the preliminary inquiry into the death of Quindon Bacchus will be set in October.

This was revealed on Tuesday when the matter was called at the Cove and John Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Faboyo Azore. At Tuesday’s heading, the Magistrate set October 5 for disclosure of statements and fixture of a date for commencement of the Preliminary Inquiry (PI).

Bacchus, 23, of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was fatally shot to the body several times during a Police sting operation.

Police Lance Corporal Kristoff De Nobrega has since been charged for his death.De Nobrega, who allegedly shot and killed Bacchus, alongside Lance Corporal Thurston Simon and Sergeant Dameion McLennon were charged in relation to his death. Twenty-two-year-old De Nobrega of Downer Canal, Liliendaal, was slapped with a murder charge.The policemen appeared virtually before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to their respectable charges.

The two others, 24-year-old Simon of Bareroot, East Coast Demerara, and 35-year-old McLennon of B Field Sophia were charged with attempting to obstruct the course of justice. Simon was slapped with a second charge for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. They were all remanded to prison.

Bacchus, a father of one, was shot several times about his body following an encounter with Police ranks. It was reported that on June 10, ranks were conducting an intelligence-led operation in the Haslington New Scheme area of the ECD after receiving some information earlier in the day.

The ranks went to Bacchus’s home, where he was seen with a firearm in his possession. He had reportedly intended to sell it. The plainclothes rank, who was armed, made arrangements to purchase the firearm from Bacchus.

In the process of handing over the firearm to the rank, an alarm was raised. A chase ensued and shots were fired, hitting the now deceased man about his body. Police said Bacchus was picked up in a conscious state and escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was seen and examined, but subsequently died. The incident was investigated by the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) which had recommended that the three officers be charged.

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Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves said the demand created by Rainforest seafoods will make the Fishing Industry an absolute money earner in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Minister Gonsalves made the statement while delivering remarks at the recent opening of Rainforest Seafoods at Calliaqua.

He said with the opening of the seafood processing plant, more individuals who take up small scale fishing are expected to benefit.

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He said there is now a demand for fish in St. Vincent and the Grenadines like never before, noting that the fish production locally is expected to double.

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Vincentian divers will have a new safety net when the Government procures a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chamber which allows for divers who experience decompression sickness or “Bends” to be treated locally.

According to a release from the Agency for Public Information API, Minister of Finance Hon Camillo Gonsalves said; “he received from the Chief Medical Officer the final specifications for a containerized hyperbaric chamber, with the Cabinet’s approval.

Minister Gonsalves said with the specifications now in hand he can promise the conch fishers of St. Vincent and the Grenadines that they would be able to dive more safely.

For a number of years, divers who experienced decompression sickness or “Bends” were treated regionally as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy was not available in country, and in some cases, this resulted in deaths of fishermen.

The acquisition of this machine is in line with the Government’s objective to promote safety and to improve the overall welfare of the local fisher folk.

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The grounds of Sandalwood Estate were beautifully transformed on Sunday, July 3, as Nudes Estate was hosted at the St Michael location.

With elegantly-draped cocktail tables throughout the venue, there were several food and beverage options available to patrons with a variety of booths lining the perimeter of the venue. While some chose to sit poolside, others took full advantage of the white-couched lounge area while taking in the evening’s action. Hookahs and a variety of signature cocktails were also available.

Several patrons choose to stand at the cocktail tables which dotted the venue, enjoying drinks, laughs and wuk-ups with friends. Both male and female patrons came dressed to impress, with some fully embracing the nude concept as a variety of natural tones and nude-hued outfits were observed.

The deejay line-up added to the event’s ambience with a slew of popular DJs who kept the vibes flowing. It was clear from the crowd’s reaction that their selection of tracks got the general stamp of approval. The evening’s DJs included Sheldon Papp and Chasey, Level Vibes and Menace and Surf Rat, among others

The evening’s live entertainment featured some of the island’s most popular artistes. Leadpipe and Saddis hit the stage first and were very well received as they unleashed a number of tracks from their musical catalogue.

The arrival of Mole was met with screams from female patrons and as he delivered a slew of his bashment hits, those in the crowd limbered up and returned his energy.

Lil Rick took the energy of the evening up a couple of notches. His arrival prompted the crowd to inch even closer to the stage and he fed off the energy of his audience who followed his every instruction. The highlight of the evening came when he dived off the stage right onto the derriere of a female patron during his performance DJ Cheem’s Ba Ba Ben Remix.

As usual, his on and off-stage antics commanded the crowd’s full attention and they were reluctant to allow him to leave as his departure signalled an end to the evening’s live entertainment segment.

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