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SVG confirms 24 new Covid-19 cases, four persons hospitalized
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SVG confirms 24 new Covid-19 cases, four persons hospitalized
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January 11, 2021
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday confirmed 24 new COVID-19  cases, one of which was imported. The imported case is a non-national who arrived f...
SVG records 19 new Covid-19 cases
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SVG records 19 new Covid-19 cases
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January 10, 2021
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on Saturday confirmed 19 new COVID-19  cases of which 18 are nationals without a recent travel history, a release ...
Minister of Government tests positive for Covid-19
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Minister of Government tests positive for Covid-19
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January 8, 2021
Minister of Social Development Dr Orando Brewster has tested positive for Covid-19. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves made this disclosure on Friday, ...
Protocols for mass gatherings, public transportation and entry of travelers revised
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Protocols for mass gatherings, public transportation and entry of travelers revised
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January 8, 2021
The Protocols for mass gatherings and public transportation vehicles have been revised, effective today, Friday, January 8. Indoor gatherings have bee...
SVG records 55 new Covid-19 cases of which 52 are local
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SVG records 55 new Covid-19 cases of which 52 are local
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January 8, 2021
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday, January 7 confirmed 55 new COVID-19  cases of which three are imported and 52 are nationals without a recen...
Deputy COP tests positive for Covid-19, police high command ordered to quarantine
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Deputy COP tests positive for Covid-19, police high command ordered to quarantine
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January 7, 2021
Several members of the high command of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) have been placed in COVID-19 quarantine. The high...
Top Health officials, including Minister, PS and CMO in Covid-19 quarantine
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Top Health officials, including Minister, PS and CMO in Covid-19 quarantine
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January 6, 2021
Five members of staff of the Ministry of Health, including three senior officials are now undergoing five days quarantine after having been exposed to...
Sixteen new Covid-19 cases confirmed – eleven local, five imported
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Sixteen new Covid-19 cases confirmed – eleven local, five imported
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January 6, 2021
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on Wednesday confirmed 16 new COVID-19 cases. Five of the cases were recorded in non-national adult travelers whil...
SVG records 9 new Covid-19 cases of which 5 are local
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SVG records 9 new Covid-19 cases of which 5 are local
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January 5, 2021
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday confirmed nine  new COVID-19 cases of which four were imported and five recorded among nationals without a rec...
Another new Covid-19 case under investigation – NEMO
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Another new Covid-19 case under investigation – NEMO
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January 3, 2021
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) on Sunday confirmed one new Covid-19 case. “The adult national, detected during increased testin...
Travellers from Barbados now considered “high risk”
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Travellers from Barbados now considered “high risk”
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January 3, 2021
Effective Monday, January 4, 2021, travellers from Barbados will be categorized as arriving from a  high risk country, and must quarantine in an appro...
Wider screening of public for Covid-19 to continue next week, re-opening of schools postponed
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Wider screening of public for Covid-19 to continue next week, re-opening of schools postponed
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January 3, 2021
Schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines will remain closed for an additional week, beyond the scheduled reopening date of January 4, 2021. The decisi...
Be prepared to remain at high alert for the long haul – Professor Robertson
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Be prepared to remain at high alert for the long haul – Professor Robertson
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January 2, 2021
Residents of St Vincent may be required to remain at high alert for the long haul in case the effusive eruptions at La Soufriere, which may continue f...
One new Covid-19 case from the UK, no additional cases related to local cluster – NEMO
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One new Covid-19 case from the UK, no additional cases related to local cluster – NEMO
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January 2, 2021
While contact tracing, retesting and quarantining continues, no additional COVID-19 cases related to the recent cluster of local spread were detected ...
Two new COVID-19 cases recorded — one local and one from the UK
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Two new COVID-19 cases recorded — one local and one from the UK
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December 31, 2020
Two new COVID-19 cases, one local and another imported, have been confirmed today in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The new local case is related to t...
Amplified music banned with immediate effect
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Amplified music banned with immediate effect
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December 31, 2020
Amplified music in public places has been banned with immediate effect in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Police issued a released dated today, Decembe...
Scientific Team from UWI Seismic Research Centre arrives in SVG
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Scientific Team from UWI Seismic Research Centre arrives in SVG
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December 31, 2020
A three-person team from The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) arrived in St Vincent Thursday morning to provide scientific support for the ongoin...
Five related Covid-19 cases with unknown source identified in SVG
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Five related Covid-19 cases with unknown source identified in SVG
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December 31, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday confirmed six new Covid-19 cases, five of which are related and for which the source of infection is unknow...
Effusive eruptions taking place at La Soufriere, residents put on high alert
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Effusive eruptions taking place at La Soufriere, residents put on high alert
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December 30, 2020
An effusive eruption is taking place at La Soufriere and residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have been placed on high alert. Volcanologis...
Two Covid-19 cases with no travel history reported in SVG
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Two Covid-19 cases with no travel history reported in SVG
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December 29, 2020
Two new Covid-19 positive cases with no history of travel were confirmed in St Vincent and the Grenadines over the last 24 hours. The Health Services ...
Covid-19 patient admitted to Argyle isolation facility with shortness of breath
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Covid-19 patient admitted to Argyle isolation facility with shortness of breath
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December 27, 2020
One adult returning national who was reported as Covid-19 positive on December 13  has been admitted to the Argyle Isolation Facility. A release from ...
10 days hotel quarantine now required for arrivals from high risk countries
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10 days hotel quarantine now required for arrivals from high risk countries
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December 23, 2020
Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday December 23, travellers to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) from countries considered to be high risk for Covid-19 in...
Traveller from SVG tests positive for Covid-19 in Grenada
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Traveller from SVG tests positive for Covid-19 in Grenada
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December 21, 2020
A woman who travelled from St Vincent and the Grenadines to Grenada has tested positive for COVID-19. A release from the Health Services Sub-committee...
Four new Covid-19 cases from USA, UK and BVI
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Four new Covid-19 cases from USA, UK and BVI
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December 20, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday confirmed four new COVID-19 cases. A release from the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) said “...
Man on Pennsylvania’s most wanted list captured in SVG
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Man on Pennsylvania’s most wanted list captured in SVG
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December 13, 2020
A man who has been wanted in Pennsylvania in the United States (US) since 2006 and is on that state’s 10 most wanted list, was apprehended in St Vince...
Woman who housed escaped prisoners and had sex with one, jailed for one year
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Woman who housed escaped prisoners and had sex with one, jailed for one year
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December 11, 2020
A 29-year-old woman, who admitted to having sex with escaped prisoner Veron Primus while he was on the run, has been sentenced to one year in prison f...
SVG now has 13 active COVID-19 cases, all imported from high risk countries
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SVG now has 13 active COVID-19 cases, all imported from high risk countries
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December 11, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday recorded three new COVID-19 cases, bringing the number of new cases for the week to seven. Two of the new ca...
Prisoners recaptured – Commissioner thanks public, police officers
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Prisoners recaptured – Commissioner thanks public, police officers
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December 10, 2020
Commissioner of Police Colin John has acknowledged the role of citizens in the recapture of escaped prisoners Veron Primus and Olric “Chucky” Hanson. ...
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Prisoners recaptured – Commissioner thanks public, police officers
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December 10, 2020
Commissioner of Police Colin John has acknowledged the role of citizens in the recapture of escaped prisoners Veron Primus and Olric “Chucky” Hanson. ...
Police launch manhunt for two “dangerous” escaped prisoners
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Police launch manhunt for two “dangerous” escaped prisoners
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December 9, 2020
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has launched a manhunt for two escaped prisoners who were discovered missing from Her Majesty's ...
SVG records three new Covid-19 cases in arrivals from the US and Canada
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SVG records three new Covid-19 cases in arrivals from the US and Canada
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December 9, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, December 8 recorded three new COVID-19 cases. A release from the National Emergency Management Organization ...
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SVG records three new Covid-19 cases from the US and Canada
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December 9, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on Tuesday, December 8 recorded three new COVID-19 cases. A release from the National Emergency Management Organis...
Young man shot dead at Largo Height
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Young man shot dead at Largo Height
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December 6, 2020
A shooting incident tonight at Largo Height has resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man. Dead is Malachi Cyrus who was shot at about 9 o’clock toni...
LIAT forced to suspend services to SVG and Barbados
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LIAT forced to suspend services to SVG and Barbados
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December 5, 2020
LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, said on Saturday that it has been forced to suspend services to two of its previously announced destinations, while it aw...
Three shot by hooded gunman outside nightclub
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Three shot by hooded gunman outside nightclub
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December 5, 2020
On Saturday December 5, around 5 a.m., a lone gunman walked into the parking lot of the Envy Nightclub in Arnos Vale and shot three persons. Reports a...
Two new Covid-19 cases – One from the US, the other from the UK 
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Two new Covid-19 cases – One from the US, the other from the UK 
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December 4, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday, December 3 recorded two new COVID-19 cases the National Emergency Management Organization has advised. One ...
Vincentian returning from the US tests positive for Covid-19 on Day 5
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Vincentian returning from the US tests positive for Covid-19 on Day 5
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November 26, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday, November 26 recorded one new COVID-19 case. "The  new case is a returning national who arrived with a negat...
Fishermen robbed at sea by Spanish-speaking men with AK-47 rifles
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Fishermen robbed at sea by Spanish-speaking men with AK-47 rifles
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November 15, 2020
by Lyf Compton Members of the local fishing community are running scared after two Vincentian fishermen were robbed at sea by 10 Spanish-speaking men ...
Vincentian returning from the BVI tests positive for Covid-19
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Vincentian returning from the BVI tests positive for Covid-19
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November 12, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday received confirmation of one new COVID-19 case. “The traveler is a returning national who arrived with a ne...
Gonsalves sworn in as PM of SVG for historic 5th term
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Gonsalves sworn in as PM of SVG for historic 5th term
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November 7, 2020
Political leader of the Unity Labour Party (ULP) Dr Ralph Gonsalves has been sworn in as Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for an ...
After recount, James is declared winner of North Leeward seat by one vote
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After recount, James is declared winner of North Leeward seat by one vote
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November 7, 2020
Unity Labour Party (ULP) candidate, Carlos James’ lead in the North Leeward polls was reduced from seven to one, following a recount that lasted over ...
Persons in quarantine to vote at specially allocated time – CMO
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Persons in quarantine to vote at specially allocated time – CMO
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October 25, 2020
Persons in quarantine will be designated a specific time to vote on Election Day which ensures that there will be no mixing between regular voters and...
SVG records five new Covid-19 cases from the USA and Canada
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SVG records five new Covid-19 cases from the USA and Canada
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October 23, 2020
St Vincent and the Grenadines recorded five new COVID-19 cases between  Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22, 2020. All five cases are  travel...
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been given a high grade for the strides made in education during its term in office, but is concer...
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
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Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Four contestants who will be competing in the Miss SVG show later this year, made an appearance at the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition on ...
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as  Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
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SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Vincentian lawyer, Mikhail Charles, has been appointed Honorary Legal Advisor for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at its High Commission in the Un...
Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
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Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc, (CED) has announced its upcoming Business Pitch Competition, where five dynamic entrepreneurs will compete ...
Island Journeys: Rebuilding home and hope after Hurricane Beryl, Uriel Thomas’ Story
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Island Journeys: Rebuilding home and hope after Hurricane Beryl, Uriel Thomas’ Story
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
When Hurricane Beryl tore into Union Island in 2024, it didn’t just flatten homes it upended lives, reshaped communities, and served as another harsh ...

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