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POST-MORTEM EXAMINATION COMPLETED FOLLOWING DISCOVERY OF MISSING MAN

July 10, 2026 – Kingstown: The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force wishes to provide an official update concerning Selwyn Joseph, also known as “Millie,” a 61-year-old resident of Hamilton, Bequia, who had previously been reported missing.

Mr. Joseph was reported missing after leaving the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 25, 2026, while receiving medical attention. A missing-person bulletin was subsequently issued, seeking the assistance of the public in locating him.

At approximately 11:10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, police received a report that a body had been discovered in a bushy area below Fort Charlotte, Edinboro.

Police officers responded to the location, and the body was later positively identified by a close relative as that of Mr. Joseph.

A post-mortem examination was conducted on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and determined that Mr. Joseph died as a result of a right ischemic stroke. No evidence was found to indicate that his death resulted from foul play.

The RSVGPF extends condolences to the relatives and friends of Mr. Joseph.

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POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION IN THE DEATH OF LIDA LEWIS
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is providing an update on the investigation into the death of Lida Lewis, an 84-year-old farmer of Peruvian Vale.
Ms. Lewis was discovered motionless in the Peruvian Vale area on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after police responded to a report requesting assistance.
A post-mortem examination conducted on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, determined that Ms. Lewis died as a result of strangulation.
The Major Crime Unit is continuing its investigation and is appealing directly to members of the public who may possess information that could assist in establishing the circumstances surrounding her death.
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who saw or heard anything unusual in the Peruvian Vale area before Ms. Lewis was discovered, or who has information concerning any activity or movement that may be relevant to the investigation.
Someone may have noticed something that appeared ordinary at the time. Someone may have heard something and dismissed it as unimportant. That information, however small it may seem, could assist investigators when considered alongside the evidence and other information already received.
Members of the public are urged not to assume that someone else has already reported what they know. Every family affected by a serious crime deserves answers, and the cooperation of the public remains vital to the work of investigators.
Persons are encouraged to provide information based on what they personally saw, heard or know. To protect the integrity of the investigation, relevant information should be communicated directly to the police rather than circulated through unverified claims or public speculation.
Anyone who may be able to assist is asked to contact:
Major Crime Unit: 456-1810
Police Control: 457-1211
Emergency: 999 or 911
or the nearest police station.
Information received will be treated confidentially, and appropriate measures are available to protect persons who provide information where the circumstances require.
The RSVGPF extends sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of Ms. Lewis and remains committed to pursuing this and all other active investigations with diligence and impartiality.

Director of Mental Health Services, Dr. Alisa Alves, thanked the Rotary Clubs for supporting the project, describing it as a renewed commitment to ensuring dignity for everyone who enters the Occupational Therapy Unit in search of care, restoration, and hope.

Senior Nursing Officer for Mental Health Services, Kayashma Charles, said the refurbished Unit represents another important milestone in the continued advancement of mental health services in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Charles said the upgraded facility will strengthen efforts to support patients' recovery and rehabilitation while equipping them with the skills needed to successfully reintegrate into society.