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May 5, 2026
THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, the people of Chester Cottage, and the Bethel Gospel Assembly are among the numerous people who are sending up prayers for Bishop Hollis Charles following a fire that broke out at his home on Friday, May 1, 2026, at about 11:30 ...
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May 5, 2026
“WHAT DOYOUTHINK the narrative around this Ishowspeed Caribbean tour would be if he was white?” This question was posed by British content creator ‘travelwithzoe’ in relation to the overwhelming welcome that globally-renowned Darren ‘IShowSpeed’Watki...
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May 5, 2026
TEACHERS in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have been asked to acknowledge that they have a responsibility when it comes to shaping young people, and bad experiences in the classroom can last a lifetime. The request came last week Thursday, April...
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May 5, 2026
THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded that a transition to renewable energy could significantly lower energy costs for households and firms across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), and build resilience against volatile oil prices. “A...
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IMF against reduction in VAT
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April 30, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the government that there is no room, at this point, to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT). As a matter...
Sports
New Tennis coaches ready to teach beginners
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April 30, 2026
New International Tennis Federation Development Officer for the Caribbean Evan Heyliger, has given the 13 Vincentian coaches who were part of a three-...
New Football Match Commissioners certified
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April 30, 2026
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) now has at its disposal a set of certified match commissioners. A two- day training sess...
From the Courts
Imitation firearm and bullets cost man $5,800
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April 24, 2026
AN IMITATION FIREARM which was loaded with three rounds of live .9-millimeter bullets has landed Kashif Gabriel with a combined fine of EC$5,800. On T...
Under-aged boys charged with knife possession
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April 17, 2026
Two 15-year-old secondary school students were taken before the Serious Offences Court on Thursday, April 16, charged with possession of offensive 202...
Union Island Man on four gun charges, remanded
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April 14, 2026
A UNION ISLAND MAN who is facing four gun related charges, including shooting another man in his left leg with a firearm, was remanded into custody. Z...