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The national dish of SVG is roasted breadfruit and fried jackfish. However, if the national dish were to be chosen based on what we popularly consume, what would it be?
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October 18, 2013
Niasha Williams (online): Kentucky Fried Chicken. Julie Providence Roberts (online): Pelau, for sure. Kahlik GruveMaster Cato (online): Pelau or Roast...
The Ministry of Education and the Lions Club South have reached an impasse over the topics for the 2013 Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition. If it were up to you to come up with ONE of the topics, what would it be?
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The Ministry of Education and the Lions Club South have reached an impasse over the topics for the 2013 Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition. If it were up to you to come up with ONE of the topics, what would it be?
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October 11, 2013
Fri Oct 11, 2013 Cutey Butcher: I would ask them something on the economy - the state of the economy. As a businessman is like the worst time I ever f...
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Gamal “Skinny Fabulous” Doyle, Delroy “Fireman” Hooper, Kenneth “Vibrating Scakes” Alleyne, Kevin Lyttle and Juliana Nero were recently named cultural and sporting ambassadors of SVG. What do you think of the choices and who else do you think is deserving
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October 4, 2013
Fri Oct 04, 2013 Hunda R Payne (online): Marlon “Mattafix” Roudette is carrying the name of SVG to the extreme and still he is not getting as much...
Should homosexuality between consenting adults, in the privacy of their homes, be legalized in SVG?
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Should homosexuality between consenting adults, in the privacy of their homes, be legalized in SVG?
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September 27, 2013
Fri Sep 27, 2013 Jenny Duncan - No please. I don’t think that is right, especially in St Vincent, because I have three boys and that’s not right a...
Should marijuana be legalized just for medical use,  or should possession of the herb be decriminalized altogether? Or do you think that possession of  marijuana should remain illegal in all circumstances?
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Should marijuana be legalized just for medical use, or should possession of the herb be decriminalized altogether? Or do you think that possession of marijuana should remain illegal in all circumstances?
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September 20, 2013
Fri Sep 20, 2013 Andre Browne: I think they should keep it as it is. And if they are going to have it legalized… for medical purposes, I still think...
What do you think can be done to curb the high level of violent crime, especially against women, in SVG?
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What do you think can be done to curb the high level of violent crime, especially against women, in SVG?
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September 13, 2013
Randy Clarke - Artist/businessman The way to curb violent crime is by creating something, some alternative things for people to do that will actually ...
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What advice do you have for persons who have graduated from school and haven’t yet found a job?
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August 30, 2013
Fri Aug 30, 2013 Michelle Millington - Take advantage of the entrepreneur opportunities that are there. Sometimes, we, as young people, need to seek a...
Question: How prepared are you in the event that a hurricane hits St Vincent and the Grenadines?
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Question: How prepared are you in the event that a hurricane hits St Vincent and the Grenadines?
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August 16, 2013
Fri Aug 16, 2013 Shemeil Isaacs In the event of a hurricane, I am prepared. I have all my important documents stored in a safe package. I’ve cut all...
What do you think can be done to improve the safety of business places in St Vincent and the Grenadines?
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What do you think can be done to improve the safety of business places in St Vincent and the Grenadines?
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August 9, 2013
Fri Aug 09, 2013 Sabrina Sassine Personally, I think that prevention is key in the first place. We need to have workers present and attentive at all t...
What do you think of the West Indies’ performances at the 20/20 cricket matches here in SVG?
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What do you think of the West Indies’ performances at the 20/20 cricket matches here in SVG?
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August 2, 2013
Fri Aug 02, 2013 BRIDGETTE JOHN I think the West Indies was very lackadaisical in the fielding and they deserved to lose. They need to get quick and b...
What are you doing for your summer vacation?
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What are you doing for your summer vacation?
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July 26, 2013
Fri Jul 26, 2013 Sara Marshall “I'm planning to have a lot of fun with my family members, spend a lot of time with my dad and mom, enjoy my time mos...
What do you think should be done to persons who litter or dump illegally?
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What do you think should be done to persons who litter or dump illegally?
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July 19, 2013
Fri July 19, 2013 BERNARD GRANT I think people who dump garbage illegally should be punished and I think the Government should do more by putting more...
How was Vincy Mas 2013 for you?
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How was Vincy Mas 2013 for you?
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July 12, 2013
Fri Jul 12, 2013 ANN-LYN MOORE Vincy Mas this year was great. I had mad fun. I enjoyed Soca Monarch and the Mardi Gras. I played with Blondie Bird and...
What show are  you most looking  forward to attending for Carnival? Why?
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What show are you most looking forward to attending for Carnival? Why?
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June 21, 2013
Fri June 21, 2013 Kenson Cashville Wet fete. Is the best party now; is the biggest and the baddest party for the Carnival.
How is the Carnival  season shaping up so far?
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How is the Carnival season shaping up so far?
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June 7, 2013
Fri June 7, 2013 Everard Adams: I feeling the vibe of the Carnival through the rural carnivals them. I think the Soca artistes are trying their best t...
In LIGHT of the CURRENT high  cost of electricity, what do you think you can do to lower your bill, or do you think you are doing enough?
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In LIGHT of the CURRENT high cost of electricity, what do you think you can do to lower your bill, or do you think you are doing enough?
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May 31, 2013
Fri May 31 2013 GLORIA GILL: No matter what you do, my bill is always the same. The transformers are off, and I use the fan once in a while, and I pay...
Q: Who do you think should be St Vincent and the Grenadines’ next national hero(es) and why?
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Q: Who do you think should be St Vincent and the Grenadines’ next national hero(es) and why?
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April 23, 2013
Tue Apr 23, 2013 Janelle DaBreo: I think the presentation put forward by our Prime Minister was pretty comprehensive, but at the end of his presentati...
What do you want most for 2013?
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What do you want most for 2013?
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January 4, 2013
Fri Jan 04, 2013 Gaylene Peters “Joy and happiness for all Vincentians” is what she wishes for.
What do you think is the solution to problem of vending along the Grenville Street sidewalk?
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What do you think is the solution to problem of vending along the Grenville Street sidewalk?
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August 17, 2012
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 Geneva: “The solution to the whole problem is if them want us to move, is not to just come and throw we out just like that. Find s...
How has  the  carnival  season been for you so far?
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How has the carnival season been for you so far?
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July 6, 2012
Fri, Jul 6. 2012 Janinie Sandy - I am not really feeling the vibes, but it’s how you enjoy yourself… So far, the carnival season has been good for...
How are things shaping up for Vincy Mas 2012?
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How are things shaping up for Vincy Mas 2012?
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June 29, 2012
Fri, Jun 29. 2012 KESMEIL MELVILLE - Staff Nurse Favourite to win Ragga Soca: Fya Empress Favourite to win Junior Carnival: Blondie Bird and Friends o...
Do you think Leader of the Opposition Arnhim Eustace did the right thing in revoking the  senatorial appointment of Anesia Baptiste and why?
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Do you think Leader of the Opposition Arnhim Eustace did the right thing in revoking the senatorial appointment of Anesia Baptiste and why?
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April 27, 2012
Fri, Apr 27. 2012 Cathy-Ann Ashton - In my opinion he did the right thing because to me Anesia is too power hungry. I was listening to she on the radi...
Has it been difficult as a young person to live a Christian life?
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Has it been difficult as a young person to live a Christian life?
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March 27, 2012
Tue, Mar 27. 2012 Kenroy Richardson - When I became a Christian all of my friends were unsaved and I was encouraged to get new Christian friends to be...
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Should multiple sexual partners know about each other?
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March 23, 2012
Members of the public were asked this question. "If a person is "dating around” and has multiple sexual partners, should the people that he or she i...
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Members of the general public were asked a series of questions on the issue of male skinny jeans. Here are their responses.
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March 9, 2012
Jason Moussa: I do not wear skinny jeans. The closest I wear are slim corduroys. There is a limit to what is defined as skinny jeans. If you have to r...
What do you think of CWSA rate hike?
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What do you think of CWSA rate hike?
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January 20, 2012
Cheryl Thomas: I don’t agree with the increase. Everything is so high already. Even when they cut off your water, you end up paying nearly $100 to r...
Question: What are your views on the newly implemented bus fares?
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Question: What are your views on the newly implemented bus fares?
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July 22, 2011
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 Luke Dawson - Contractor “Gas rates gone up, so I think they are entitled to that, but some places I don’t think they should hav...
Question: How has Christmas been so far for you? What are your plans for the rest of the season?
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Question: How has Christmas been so far for you? What are your plans for the rest of the season?
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December 23, 2010
23.DEC.10 Garth Ryan - Entertainer “Christmas this year is pretty much settled; just mellow. I am not really feeling Christmas. My plan for the seas...
Question: How has Christmas been so far for you and what are your plans for the rest of the season?
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Question: How has Christmas been so far for you and what are your plans for the rest of the season?
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December 23, 2010
23.DEC.10 NEIL FALBY: Neil Falby is a visiting Vincentian living in New York. This is his first trip home in 16 years. “It’s not as how it used to...
What are your thoughts on the recent reports of robberies and what do you think the authorities can do to address the problem?
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What are your thoughts on the recent reports of robberies and what do you think the authorities can do to address the problem?
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September 14, 2010
Tue, Sept 14, 2010 Lauren Medford - Student “Business owners need to secure their buildings and for persons who have to walk the streets, they need ...
What are some of the goals that you have set for yourself during the upcoming school year?
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What are some of the goals that you have set for yourself during the upcoming school year?
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September 7, 2010
Tue, Sept 7, 2010 Jay Samuel - Form 3, Thomas Saunders Secondary “For this term, I hope to perform better in class and intend on working as hard as ...
Which campaign group do you  think will win the referendum vote?
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Which campaign group do you think will win the referendum vote?
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November 20, 2009
Erica Ashton: I say No vote done win already and I going vote no. This new constitution is confusing me and I don’t understand anything.
Q: What are your predictions for the remaining carnival events?
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Q: What are your predictions for the remaining carnival events?
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July 3, 2009
03.JULY.09 Roy Edwards Miss Carival: Miss SVG Soca Monarch: Skinny Fabulous Calypso Monarch: De Man Age Road March: Problem Child Band of the Year: Si...
What is your hope for 2009?
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What is your hope for 2009?
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January 2, 2009
02.JAN.09 Godwin Friday - Member of Parliament for the Northern Grenadines For St Vincent and the Grenadines I hope that we are able to ride out the e...
What do you think about  Senator Barack Obama winning the US Presidential election?
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What do you think about Senator Barack Obama winning the US Presidential election?
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November 7, 2008
07.NOV.08 Kathy Peters- Probation Officer I am so elated because it is historic. It is the first time ever! Black people will feel a deeper sense of d...
Would you approve of a fare hike for mini buses?
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Would you approve of a fare hike for mini buses?
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July 31, 2008
31.JULY.08 “It's only fair. Because of the rising fuel prices, everyone else is raising fares; airlines etc, so what makes them (bus drivers) any di...
Do you think SVG is ready for an international airport?
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Do you think SVG is ready for an international airport?
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July 18, 2008
18.JULY.08 “I always say that the economy gone down and things get so hard in St Vincent and the Grenadines and we are not ready for an Internationa...
Did you enjoy Carnival?
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Did you enjoy Carnival?
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July 11, 2008
11.JULY.08 I had fun. I enjoyed everything, especially J’Ouvert and jump up.
Who do you think will win?
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Who do you think will win?
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July 4, 2008
04.JULY.08 Road March: Blakie Soca Monarch: Fireman Hooper Calypso Monarch: Princess Monique Band of the Year: Melbourne Artisans
What are you looking forward to the most for Carnival 2008?
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What are you looking forward to the most for Carnival 2008?
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June 27, 2008
27.JUNE.08 “I'm looking forward to J'Ouvert, Monday jump up and Carnival Tuesday. But most of all I look forward to a peaceful Carnival.”
How do you think SVG will do in the Stanford 20/20 cricket tournament
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How do you think SVG will do in the Stanford 20/20 cricket tournament
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February 8, 2008
08.FEB.08 DJ Ice Kole I think they will do well, but they won’t make it to the finals unless they make bigger scores that will be more comfortable t...
What do you think of the banning of dancehall artist Mavado?
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What do you think of the banning of dancehall artist Mavado?
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January 18, 2008
18 JAN.08 Rashika Isaac I support the ban because of the lyrics. They might encourage people to misbehave.
Do you support the industrial action taken by teachers?
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Do you support the industrial action taken by teachers?
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January 11, 2008
11.JAN.08 Nakeita Olton Students are being deprived of education when teachers are away from the classroom, but on the other hand, the teachers deserv...
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Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
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Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
Christina 
July 1, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased male (John Doe) who was found in...
PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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July 1, 2025
The education revolution introduced by the Ralph Gonsalves-led administration following the win of his Unity Labour Party (ULP), in the 2001 general e...
Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
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Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
One year ago today, on July 1, 2024, Hurricane Beryl, a category five hurricane, struck St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and nearby islands, leavin...
Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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July 1, 2025
Educators in St Vincent and the Grenadines are being urged to do away with the approach of having students just blindly follow instructions in the tea...
CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
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CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
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July 1, 2025
Minister of Education, Curtis King, said the results of this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA)examination are inspirational. He told the...

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