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Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect for SVG
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Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect for SVG
webmaster 
August 27, 2019
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are immin...
Businesses to remain closed tomorrow due to passage of storm
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Businesses to remain closed tomorrow due to passage of storm
Bria 
August 26, 2019
This country will remain shut down tomorrow as Tropical Storm Dorian makes its passage across the northern part of the island. Prime Minister Dr Ralph...
All business and non-essential services to be closed at 4pm
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All business and non-essential services to be closed at 4pm
Bria 
August 26, 2019
All businesses and non-essential services will be closed as of 4pm today in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). So says Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsa...
Tropical Storm Watch upgraded to Tropical Storm Warning for SVG 
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Tropical Storm Watch upgraded to Tropical Storm Warning for SVG 
webmaster 
August 25, 2019
The Tropical Storm Watch has now been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for St Vincent and the Grenadines. A Tropical Storm Warning means that trop...
Belair man shot and killed
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Belair man shot and killed
webmaster 
August 20, 2019
A resident of Belair was shot and killed Monday night, bringing the number of people to be killed by gunshot wounds in the last four days to three. Re...
No Half Holiday for State Funeral, Gov’t Employees to get time off
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No Half Holiday for State Funeral, Gov’t Employees to get time off
clare 
August 18, 2019
All employees of Central Government and statutory corporations who wish to attend the State Funeral of Sir Vincent Beache will be given the necessary ...
Two men killed in less than 24 hours
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Two men killed in less than 24 hours
Bria 
August 17, 2019
Two men have been killed in less than 24 hours here in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Nyanga "Nansy" Sam, a Paul's Avenue resident was shot and killed...
Sir Vincent to be given all requisite honours at a State Funeral – PM
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Sir Vincent to be given all requisite honours at a State Funeral – PM
webmaster 
August 6, 2019
Born in the 20th century, Sir Vincent Ian Beache is one of the towering figures in our history and one of the most distinguished personalities, not on...
Veteran Politician Sir Vincent Beache passes at 87
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Veteran Politician Sir Vincent Beache passes at 87
webmaster 
August 5, 2019
Sir Vincent Ian Beache, one of this country’s longest serving politicians, died early Monday morning at his home at Spring Estate. He passed after a p...
SVG’s First Female Head of State Sworn In
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SVG’s First Female Head of State Sworn In
webmaster 
August 1, 2019
Her Excellency Susan Dougan née Ryan is now the first female Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), after an official installation c...
SVG’s anti-gay laws challenged
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SVG’s anti-gay laws challenged
Bria 
July 27, 2019
Two gay men have filed court proceedings to challenge St Vincent and the Grenadines’ “buggery” and “gross indecency” laws, which criminalise homosexua...
Career Educator appointed SVG’s first Ambassador to Taiwan
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Career Educator appointed SVG’s first Ambassador to Taiwan
webmaster 
July 12, 2019
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Andrea Bowman as St Vincent and the Grenadines’ first ambassador to the Republic of China on Taiwan. Minister ...
Christopher to defend her Queen of Calypso title tonight
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Christopher to defend her Queen of Calypso title tonight
webmaster 
June 23, 2019
The 2019 Queen of Calypso competition takes place tonight, Sunday June 23, at the Russell’s Auditorium at Stoney Ground. Last year’s winner, Joanna “N...
 The NDP takes “great pride” in SVG’s Security Council Seat
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 The NDP takes “great pride” in SVG’s Security Council Seat
webmaster 
June 9, 2019
The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) says it is proud that St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has secured a seat as a non-permanent member of th...
National Holiday to celebrate SVG’s election to UN Security Council
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National Holiday to celebrate SVG’s election to UN Security Council
webmaster 
June 7, 2019
Tuesday is likely to be declared a national holiday in celebration of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ (SVG) appointment as a non-permanent member of th...
Boeing 747 lands at the Argyle International Airport (+video)
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Boeing 747 lands at the Argyle International Airport (+video)
webmaster 
May 26, 2019
A Boeing 747-400 airplane landed at the Argyle International Airport on Friday afternoon, the largest passenger airline ever to have landed on St Vinc...
Driver’s response to traffic ticket may land him in more hot water
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Driver’s response to traffic ticket may land him in more hot water
clare 
May 9, 2019
A Prospect man's response to being issued a ticket for a minor traffic violation, may just have landed him in more hot water than he bargained for. At...
Vincentian picked by New England Patriots in first round of NFL draft (+video)  
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Vincentian picked by New England Patriots in first round of NFL draft (+video)  
webmaster 
April 26, 2019
For the first time in history, a Vincentian has been drafted into the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. N’Keal Harry, an Arizona St...
Man shot dead by police on Canouan
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Man shot dead by police on Canouan
webmaster 
April 14, 2019
A man, believed to be mentally ill, was shot dead by police on Sunday morning on the Grenadine island of Canouan. The Police Public Relations and Comp...
Man who hid his HIV-positive status from lovers deported to SVG
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Man who hid his HIV-positive status from lovers deported to SVG
webmaster 
February 10, 2019
A man whom Canadian authorities jailed and deported after he knowingly passed on HIV to lovers is now back in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Ste...
Union reps skip meeting with PM when told to surrender cell phones
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Union reps skip meeting with PM when told to surrender cell phones
webmaster 
January 12, 2019
Representatives of local public sector unions chose not to attend a meeting today at the Prime Minister’s Office when they were told that they had to ...
Sixteen-year-old Bequia resident missing
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Sixteen-year-old Bequia resident missing
webmaster 
January 7, 2019
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is soliciting the assistance of the general public in locating Sarana Aberdeen, a 16-yea...
Colin John appointed Commissioner among promotion of 103 police officers
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Colin John appointed Commissioner among promotion of 103 police officers
webmaster 
January 1, 2019
A 30-year veteran of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has been appointed Commissioner of Police. Colin O. John, who had been acti...
Seven named in Queen’s New Year Honours List; Cyrus to be knighted
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Seven named in Queen’s New Year Honours List; Cyrus to be knighted
webmaster 
December 29, 2018
Vincentian surgeon, Dr Arthur Cecil Cyrus has been awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (KCM...
Snake found at Belair is harmless and protected by law
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Snake found at Belair is harmless and protected by law
webmaster 
December 15, 2018
The snake found in the Belair area earlier this week is of the species ‘Corallus cookii’, also known as the St Vincent Treeboa or Congo snake. Directo...
Ex-cop jailed for 30 years for sex with a 12-year-old girl (+Videos)
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Ex-cop jailed for 30 years for sex with a 12-year-old girl (+Videos)
webmaster 
December 7, 2018
[UPDATED December 11, 2018] According to the former policeman who will spend 30 years behind bars for the six times he violated a 12-year-old girl, he...
Man shot dead at Diamond
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Man shot dead at Diamond
webmaster 
December 6, 2018
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place in Diamond this evening. Sheldon "Busta" Bynoe was shot and killed sometime after 6 p.m. Th...
Judge in petitions case recuses herself because of administrative error
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Judge in petitions case recuses herself because of administrative error
webmaster 
December 4, 2018
Justice Esco Henry has recused herself from hearing the 2015 general elections petitions trial. Henry’s recusal took place this morning and is apparen...
Election petitions trial postponed, new lead counsel for the Respondents to be appointed
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Election petitions trial postponed, new lead counsel for the Respondents to be appointed
webmaster 
November 30, 2018
A new date has been set for the commencement of the 2015 general elections petitions trial and the Respondents ordered to get a new lead counsel. Toda...
Teachers of Lowmans Leeward Anglican School advised to withdraw their services
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Teachers of Lowmans Leeward Anglican School advised to withdraw their services
webmaster 
November 27, 2018
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU) has advised teachers of the Lowmans Anglican School to withdraw their services, with immedia...
Driver walks away from 100 ft plunge over embankment
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Driver walks away from 100 ft plunge over embankment
webmaster 
November 22, 2018
A technician from Old Montrose is counting his blessings after a vehicle he was driving broke through the guard rail in the Sally Spring area of Richm...
Charred body of a man found at Stubbs
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Charred body of a man found at Stubbs
webmaster 
November 18, 2018
Police are treating as this country's 32nd homicide for 2018, the discovery this morning of a charred body at Stubbs. The body of 60-year-old Veral Ja...
Rockies resident being sought by police
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Rockies resident being sought by police
webmaster 
November 15, 2018
Lionel “Gublier” George is being sought by police in connection with investigations into a report of murder in which he is a person of interest. The 2...
Police seeking 22-year-old in connection with murder of shopkeeper
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Police seeking 22-year-old in connection with murder of shopkeeper
webmaster 
November 14, 2018
Police are seeking the assistance of the public in the apprehension of Jerroy “Jay-Jay” Phillips who is wanted in connection with a murder that took p...
Duty free concessions and anti-crime sports program among Independence announcements
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Duty free concessions and anti-crime sports program among Independence announcements
webmaster 
October 27, 2018
Ten announcements, including the dates for the beginning of duty-free concessions on barrels, the appointment of graduate teachers and the implementat...
SVG to provide flood relief to Trinidad and Tobago
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SVG to provide flood relief to Trinidad and Tobago
webmaster 
October 27, 2018
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will show support to Trinidad and Tobago, which was recently affected by torrential rain and floods, by donating t...
Homicide count rises to 28
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Homicide count rises to 28
webmaster 
October 27, 2018
The homicide count for 2018 has risen to 28, following reports of two homicides that occurred yesterday. According to Police reports, Rodesha Bailey, ...
Drug bust in Overland (+Video)
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Drug bust in Overland (+Video)
webmaster 
October 26, 2018
A quantity of cannabis was seized by police yesterday at a beach in Overland. SEARCHLIGHT was told by the Coastguard that occupants of a vessel observ...
Man Killed in Byera
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Man Killed in Byera
webmaster 
October 26, 2018
Police are investigating the death of 56-year-old, Gregory Morris. Reports are that Morris was killed in Byera sometime this afternoon.
Ratho Mill road closed following collapse of part of Jack’s wall
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Ratho Mill road closed following collapse of part of Jack’s wall
webmaster 
October 22, 2018
The portion of the Windward Highway, in the vicinity of Jack’s wall at Ratho Mill has been closed. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEM...
One man dead, three injured in midnight gun attack
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One man dead, three injured in midnight gun attack
webmaster 
October 14, 2018
Four men were shot in Paul's Avenue, Kingstown around midnight Saturday, with one succumbing to his injuries. Dead is Len Stowe who goes by the alias ...
Body of a woman pulled from the water at Questelles beach
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Body of a woman pulled from the water at Questelles beach
webmaster 
October 10, 2018
A Campden Park resident was pronounced dead at the Questelles beach this morning. The woman, said to be in her 70s, was observed to be floating face d...
Names of Finalists in Public Speaking Competition
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Names of Finalists in Public Speaking Competition
webmaster 
October 3, 2018
Six students have been selected to participate in the finals of the Lions Club South / FLOW sponsored National Secondary Schools Public Speaking Compe...
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Soca Monarch preliminaries at Victoria Park on Friday
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Soca Monarch preliminaries at Victoria Park on Friday
Christina 
June 13, 2025
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) invites managers, producers, artistes and members of the public to the 2025 Soca Monarch Preliminaries. The...
Chevonne Stewart is ULP’s new candidate for Southern Grenadines
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Chevonne Stewart is ULP’s new candidate for Southern Grenadines
Webmaster 
June 13, 2025
Chevonne Stewart was formally introduced last Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the person the Unity Labour Party (ULP) intends to be its candidate for the Sou...
Park to be upgraded for comfort, ease  and aesthetics
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Park to be upgraded for comfort, ease and aesthetics
Webmaster 
June 13, 2025
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) is taking significant steps to ensure that Victoria Park, the main carnival venue, is accessible to everyon...
Calypso tent action heats up in SVG
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Calypso tent action heats up in SVG
Webmaster 
June 13, 2025
Local calypsonians are gearing up to bring their best game as the preliminary judging round has officially begun. This year is a big year for the frat...
SVG leads Caribbean Tourism growth from US Market
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SVG leads Caribbean Tourism growth from US Market
Webmaster 
June 13, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has emerged as the top-performing Caribbean destination for growth in tourism arrivals from the United States (US)...

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