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Part 3: Is Friday Worth the Chance?
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Part 3: Is Friday Worth the Chance?
This is the final  of a three-part Opinion series titled: “Gratitude, Grievance, and the Future: A Look at Election 2025” written by: Allana K. Cumberbatch LL.B (Hons.) UWI, LEC HWLS Barrister-at-Law & Solicitor.
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November 19, 2025
The series offers a balanced and thought-provoking reflection on key issues shaping the upcoming general elections- from the achievements and shortcom...
Part 2: The Vaccine Mandate
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Part 2: The Vaccine Mandate
This is part two of a three-part Opinion series titled: “Gratitude, Grievance, and the Future: A Look at Election 2025” written by: Allana K. Cumberbatch LL.B (Hons.) UWI, LEC HWLS Barrister-at-Law & Solicitor.
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November 19, 2025
The series offers a balanced and thought-provoking reflection on key issues shaping the upcoming general elections- from the achievements and shortcom...
Part 1: Have They Earned Another Term?
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Part 1: Have They Earned Another Term?
This is part one of a three-part Opinion series titled: “Gratitude, Grievance, and the Future: A Look at Election 2025” written by: Allana K. Cumberbatch LL.B (Hons.) UWI, LEC HWLS Barrister-at-Law & Solicitor.
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November 19, 2025
Recently, while sitting in the Miami International Airport, someone asked me a simple question: "When was the first time you flew?" It took me back to...
Now is not the time to experiment – Douglas
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Now is not the time to experiment – Douglas
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November 18, 2025
Member of the Dominica Labour Party (DLP), Ian Douglas, son of former Prime Minister Rosie Douglas deceased, has urged the electorate in St Vincent an...
Momentum with NDP says Nigel Stephenson
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Momentum with NDP says Nigel Stephenson
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November 18, 2025
With general elections scheduled to take place in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday November 27, 2025 the opposition New Democratic Party rema...
ULP launches 2025 manifesto – A contract with the people
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ULP launches 2025 manifesto – A contract with the people
The Unity Labour Party (ULP), launched its 2025 general elections manifesto on Sunday night, November 16, 2025, at a massive rally at the Irvin Warrican Playing Field at Colonaire. “In this document lies our plans, lies your hopes, lies the dreams an...
November 18, 2025
US$100m plan signed to redevelop Palm Island Resort and Anchorage
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US$100m plan signed to redevelop Palm Island Resort and Anchorage
A complete redevelopment of the Palm Island Resort and Spa, and the Anchorage Yacht Club on Union Island is expected to inject some US$100 million into the Grenadines over the next 20 to 30 months. On Monday, November 17, 2024 at Cabinet Room, Prime ...
November 18, 2025
Vinlec rewards winners in National Science and Technology Fair
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Vinlec rewards winners in National Science and Technology Fair
Participants from primary and secondary schools from across St Vincent and the grenadines (SVG) received their accolades at the closing and prize-giving ceremony of the VINLEC National Science and Technology Fair on Friday November 14, 2025 at the Me...
November 18, 2025
Police Sergeant earns BSc in Human Resource Management
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Police Sergeant earns BSc in Human Resource Management
Police Sergeant, Delroy Peters, has graduated from the University of the West Indies, Global Campus with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management (HRM). Sgt. 572 Peters is currently attached to the Process Office), and the Royal St Vincent an...
November 18, 2025
Homeless man remanded for stealing, renting cart owned by police officer
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Homeless man remanded for stealing, renting cart owned by police officer
A homeless man will be sentenced next Monday, November 24, 2025 for stealing a $500 cart belonging to a police officer, and renting it to someone else. Kasfield Sam, 38, appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court before Senior Magistrate, Tammika M...
November 18, 2025
Riley teen stabbed to death in Kingstown
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Riley teen stabbed to death in Kingstown
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November 14, 2025
JOSEAN SAMUEL, the cousin of a teenaged boy who was killed in Kingstown this week, says despite her family member being taken from her in such a violent manner, she still believes in rehabilitation, but also thinks that the person responsible must pa...
Kentreal Kydd, Paralympic swimmer continues to make waves
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Kentreal Kydd, Paralympic swimmer continues to make waves
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November 14, 2025
BEING THE ONLY Paralympic swimmer at the 33rd Annual Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Swimming Championships, 19-year-old Kentreal Kydd, made several personal bests in the races in which he competed. The championships took place at...
PM family in T&T housing bacchanal
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PM family in T&T housing bacchanal
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November 14, 2025
PRIME MINISTER, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has responded to revelations out of Trinidad and Tobago regarding ownership by members of his family of upscale houses there under a government project which was intended for lower and middle income Trinidadians, b...
PM pays tribute to Dr Providence
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PM pays tribute to Dr Providence
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November 14, 2025
PRIME MINISTER Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has paid tribute to former medical director Dr. Timothy Providence, telling radio listeners on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 that the obstetrician- gynaecologist once saved the life of his wife, Eloise Gonsalves. Dr....
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Now is not the time to experiment – Douglas
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Now is not the time to experiment – Douglas
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November 18, 2025
Member of the Dominica Labour Party (DLP), Ian Douglas, son of former Prime Minister Rosie Douglas deceased, has urged the electorate in St Vincent an...
Momentum with NDP says Nigel Stephenson
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Momentum with NDP says Nigel Stephenson
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November 18, 2025
With general elections scheduled to take place in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday November 27, 2025 the opposition New Democratic Party rema...
SVG seeking Visa Accommodation with the US
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SVG seeking Visa Accommodation with the US
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November 14, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT Of St Vincent and the Grenadines is seeking to have visa- free accommodation for short periods of time, in a similar arrangement that i...
Sports
Vincy Heat rebounds to beat St Lucia
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Vincy Heat rebounds to beat St Lucia
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November 18, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines’ senior men’s team- Vincy Heat defeated St Lucia 3-1 last Saturday night, November 15, 2025 at the Cibao Stadium in Sant...
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Five swimmers in record breaking form
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November 14, 2025
FIVE VINCENTIAN swimmers left their mark on the 33rd hosting of the OECS Swimming Championships last weekend, as they combined to set 16 new records. ...
From the Courts
Visitor on drug charges fined and ordered removed
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Visitor on drug charges fined and ordered removed
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November 14, 2025
A CARRIACOU MAN, who came to St Vincent reportedly to see his girlfriend, was ordered to pay $2,500 immediately after he pleaded guilty to illegal dru...
Man awaits sentencing on cannabis charges
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Man awaits sentencing on cannabis charges
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November 14, 2025
KAFELE ANDREWS appeared at the Serious Offences Court before Chief Magistrate, Colin John, on November 10, 2025 where he pleaded guilty that on Novemb...
Duo charged with multiple offenses
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Duo charged with multiple offenses
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November 7, 2025
Two young men who have been charged for allegedly attacks against a police officer and use of indecent language pled not guilty when they appeared sep...
Man remanded for beating his baby’s mother
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Man remanded for beating his baby’s mother
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November 4, 2025
A young man who beat his baby’s mother in her face with a stick, and struck her brother while he was defending her, was remanded pending sentencing. J...