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Chateaubelair woman charged with abandonment of three children
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Chateaubelair woman charged with abandonment of three children
Christina 
September 26, 2023
Police have arrested and charged Shanique Lavia with three counts of child abandonment. The 31-year-old Chateaubelair woman, who is employed as a dome...
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Maria Holder  Memorial  Trust funds  Hand2Earth’s  literacy project
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Maria Holder Memorial Trust funds Hand2Earth’s literacy project
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September 26, 2023
A literacy program designed specifically for prisoner adult learners has resumed in St Vincent’s two prisons with funding from the Maria Holder Memori...
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Lions Club South public speaking preliminaries begin today
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Lions Club South public speaking preliminaries begin today
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September 26, 2023
Secondary Schools throughout the state will once again compete for a place in the finals of the Lions Club South/ Flow National Secondary School Publi...
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Belair Government School PTA awards outstanding students
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Belair Government School PTA awards outstanding students
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September 26, 2023
Nine present and former students of the Belair Government School were awarded last week for outstanding performance. The 2022/2023 Prize Giving and Aw...
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SVGTU tells problematic parents to stay off school premises
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SVGTU tells problematic parents to stay off school premises
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September 26, 2023
Parents who go onto school premises to confront members of staff have been advised to find alternative ways of resolving disputes or face the conseque...
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Another loss for Calypso and Women’s Rights
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Another loss for Calypso and Women’s Rights
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September 26, 2023
by Renwick Rose Tributes continue to pour in to the family of the late Denyse Plummer of Trinidad and Tobago, one of the most prominent female calypso...
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Burglar with 21 previous  convictions asks court for mercy
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Burglar with 21 previous convictions asks court for mercy
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September 26, 2023
A man with 21 previous convictions asked the court for “mercy” last week when he was sentenced to one year and three months in prison for burglary of ...
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Old Montrose man on  trial for allegedly shooting neighbour to death
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Old Montrose man on trial for allegedly shooting neighbour to death
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September 26, 2023
A businessman is standing trial at the High Court for allegedly causing the death of his neighbour by shooting him in the head. Devon “Chiefman” Charl...
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Two men sentenced to 13 years for string of thefts in Kingstown
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Two men sentenced to 13 years for string of thefts in Kingstown
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September 26, 2023
Two men have received concurrent prison sentences for four offences of theft, which were all committed in the span of five days, along with one other ...
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SVGTU raises concerns about poor condition of some schools
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SVGTU raises concerns about poor condition of some schools
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September 26, 2023
A new school term has started with an old issue rearing its head in some schools. The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU) has once ag...
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Produce for markets you can supply – Invest SVG
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Produce for markets you can supply – Invest SVG
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September 26, 2023
Executive Director (ED) of Invest SVG Glen Beache said on Wednesday that many businesses in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) want to produce for th...
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Park Hill Government promotes peace among students
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Park Hill Government promotes peace among students
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September 26, 2023
Children attending the Park Hill Government School have been admonished to be peaceful students and stay away from any form of violence. This message ...
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Ticket believed to be the cause of police-minibus operator scuffle
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Ticket believed to be the cause of police-minibus operator scuffle
An altercation involving a conductor, a minibus driver and police officers of the Traffic Division, which has since gone viral on social media, has resulted two charges being laid against a Glen man. Elford Stephens, a 35-year-old chauffeur, was arre...
September 26, 2023
Attempted murder investigation upgraded following death of shooting victim
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Attempted murder investigation upgraded following death of shooting victim
Investigations into a shooting incident has been upgraded after the victim succumbed to his injuries. Mark Williams, a 31-year-old vendor of New Montrose, was shot by a masked man on Friday, September 22, 2023. A release from the Royal St Vincent and...
September 26, 2023
Shopping centre opens at Glen to house PRYME grant recipients
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Shopping centre opens at Glen to house PRYME grant recipients
A $500,000 shopping centre that has been constructed at Glen has given a significant boost to six small business operators from the East St George community. The initiative, dubbed “The Shops At Glen” was officially opened yesterday and three of the ...
September 26, 2023
Sandals Resorts seeks new ‘superstars’ at job fair (+Video)
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Sandals Resorts seeks new ‘superstars’ at job fair (+Video)
Sandals Resorts is hoping to find more “superstars” like Vincentian Ranel Cato at their job fair which begins today in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Winston Anderson, Managing Director, Sandals Resorts Management Limited, speaking at a Media Launch ...
September 26, 2023
North Leeward schools dominate 2023 ‘Round de Town’ road relay
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North Leeward schools dominate 2023 ‘Round de Town’ road relay
Schools from the North Leeward area dominated the 2023 Round de Town Road Relay held on Sunday to mark the commencement of the 2023 local athletic season. The Chateaubelair Methodist, Fitz Hughes Government and the Troumaca Ontario Secondary walked a...
September 26, 2023
Gonsalves decries broken global  political economy in address to UN
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Gonsalves decries broken global political economy in address to UN
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September 26, 2023
The global political economy is broken and powerful nations have failed to come up with inclusive means to combat global challenges. Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves shared this view on Saturday, September 23, as he ...
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Church leader ordered to pay woman $10,000 for defamation
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Church leader ordered to pay woman $10,000 for defamation
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September 22, 2023
A church leader has been ordered to compensate a woman $10,000 after he was found to have defamed her during an alleged exorcism published on his church’s Facebook page. Jason Providence, head of The Life by Faith Ministries located at Arnos Vale was...
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Vincentian singing sisters wow audience at Commonwealth  Youth Awards
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Vincentian singing sisters wow audience at Commonwealth Youth Awards
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September 22, 2023
Two Vincentian sisters, one who came out of the womb singing and the other who discovered her unique voice at a young age, made their presence felt at the 50th Commonwealth Youth Awards last week in the United Kingdom. Rhobyn and Leah, age 21 and 19 ...
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Digital and Financial literacy needed for SVG to move forward says Invest SVG Chair
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Digital and Financial literacy needed for SVG to move forward says Invest SVG Chair
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September 22, 2023
Digital and financial literacy are important and St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) needs to become a digital economy in order to effectively compete regionally and internationally where business is concerned. “It is very important that we become a ...
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Maria Holder  Memorial  Trust funds  Hand2Earth’s  literacy project
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Maria Holder Memorial Trust funds Hand2Earth’s literacy project
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
A literacy program designed specifically for prisoner adult learners has resumed in St Vincent’s two prisons with funding from the Maria Holder Memori...
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Lions Club South public speaking preliminaries begin today
News
Lions Club South public speaking preliminaries begin today
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
Secondary Schools throughout the state will once again compete for a place in the finals of the Lions Club South/ Flow National Secondary School Publi...
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SVGTU tells problematic parents to stay off school premises
News
SVGTU tells problematic parents to stay off school premises
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
Parents who go onto school premises to confront members of staff have been advised to find alternative ways of resolving disputes or face the conseque...
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Another loss for Calypso and Women’s Rights
News
Another loss for Calypso and Women’s Rights
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
by Renwick Rose Tributes continue to pour in to the family of the late Denyse Plummer of Trinidad and Tobago, one of the most prominent female calypso...
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Burglar with 21 previous  convictions asks court for mercy
From the Courts, News
Burglar with 21 previous convictions asks court for mercy
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
A man with 21 previous convictions asked the court for “mercy” last week when he was sentenced to one year and three months in prison for burglary of ...
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Old Montrose man on  trial for allegedly shooting neighbour to death
From the Courts, News
Old Montrose man on trial for allegedly shooting neighbour to death
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
A businessman is standing trial at the High Court for allegedly causing the death of his neighbour by shooting him in the head. Devon “Chiefman” Charl...
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Two men sentenced to 13 years for string of thefts in Kingstown
From the Courts, News
Two men sentenced to 13 years for string of thefts in Kingstown
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
Two men have received concurrent prison sentences for four offences of theft, which were all committed in the span of five days, along with one other ...
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SVGTU raises concerns about poor condition of some schools
News
SVGTU raises concerns about poor condition of some schools
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
A new school term has started with an old issue rearing its head in some schools. The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU) has once ag...
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Produce for markets you can supply – Invest SVG
News
Produce for markets you can supply – Invest SVG
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
Executive Director (ED) of Invest SVG Glen Beache said on Wednesday that many businesses in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) want to produce for th...
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Sports
Twenty participate in ITTF Level One course
Sports
Twenty participate in ITTF Level One course
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
Twenty participants, drawn from the Division of Physical Education and Sports, along with Physical Education teacher and others from the community, we...
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North Leeward Sports and Culture Organisation elects new president
Sports
North Leeward Sports and Culture Organisation elects new president
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
The North Leeward Sports and Culture Organisation has a new President. Elron Lewis was elected on September 21 at the organisation’s Annual General Me...
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Cunningham leads off century making in TBPO softball
Sports
Cunningham leads off century making in TBPO softball
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
JABARI CUNNINGHAM lashed the first ton of the 2023 National Lotteries Authority (NLA) Top Belair Progressive Organization (TBPO) softball cricket comp...
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Currency lashes masters Cricket century
Sports
Currency lashes masters Cricket century
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
Former St Vincent and the Grenadines, Windwards and Combined Campuses and Colleges batsman- Romel Currency, showed his worth, when he led 106 for P’Ta...
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Karatekas on show at WSG Secondary this Sunday
Sports
Karatekas on show at WSG Secondary this Sunday
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
There will be no shortage of action this Sunday, September 24, when the Hairouna Karate Federation(HKF) will stage its National Championships at the W...
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Press Release
Belair Government School PTA awards outstanding students
Press Release
Belair Government School PTA awards outstanding students
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
Nine present and former students of the Belair Government School were awarded last week for outstanding performance. The 2022/2023 Prize Giving and Aw...
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Nine Mornings  planning meeting to be held next week
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Nine Mornings planning meeting to be held next week
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
A meeting with all groups, organizations and individuals involved in Community Christmas Light Up and Nine Mornings activities will be held next week....
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New General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Canouan
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New General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Canouan
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
Hemal Jain is the new general manager at the Mandarin Oriental Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Travel Weekly said previously, Jain served as...
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Best Village Competition returns to communities across SVG
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Best Village Competition returns to communities across SVG
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
Community groups across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are preparing for an active 2023 Independence October month as plans are already in place ...
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Acting Corporal of  Police graduates with first class honours
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Acting Corporal of Police graduates with first class honours
Webmaster 
September 19, 2023
Acting Corporal of Police No. 594 Corlene Samuel has joined the list of police officers who have earned university degrees over the years. Corporal Sa...
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September 22 is deadline for CXC queries and review requests
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September 22 is deadline for CXC queries and review requests
Webmaster 
September 19, 2023
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is reminding the public that the deadline for submission of queries and review requests is September 22. “On ...
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From the Courts
Chateaubelair woman charged with abandonment of three children
From the Courts
Chateaubelair woman charged with abandonment of three children
Christina 
September 26, 2023
Police have arrested and charged Shanique Lavia with three counts of child abandonment. The 31-year-old Chateaubelair woman, who is employed as a dome...
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Grocery thieves fined and ordered to pay compensation to Massy
From the Courts, News
Grocery thieves fined and ordered to pay compensation to Massy
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
Two men who stole groceries from Massy Stores on two consecutive days have been fined and ordered to pay compensation. George Williams, 63 of Kingstow...
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Teenager jailed after attempts at non-custodial sentences fail
From the Courts, News
Teenager jailed after attempts at non-custodial sentences fail
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
A 17-year-old repeat offender has been sentenced to prison despite attempts by the court to keep him out of jail. “You are walking a thin line to deat...
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