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Prostate Cancer: It’s hard to put a finger on it!
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Prostate Cancer: It’s hard to put a finger on it!
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September 22, 2023
by Drs Kevin Browne and Patho Mandlal September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that Afro-Caribbean men have a higher risk of getting...
A TIME OF RESPAIR
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A TIME OF RESPAIR
BEYOND COVID, ECONOMIC DISLOCATION, CLIMATE EMERGENCY, AND GLOBAL TURMOIL: FRESH HOPE FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
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September 1, 2023
BY DR. THE HON. RALPH E. GONSALVES, PRIME MINISTER OF ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES [Address Delivered at the Permanent Council of the Organisation o...
Book Review of Windward Family
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Book Review of Windward Family
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August 29, 2023
by Camille Saunders Musser The author, Alexis Keir launched his book Windward Family at the Youlou Art Centre last April. At the time of the launch, h...
Unite for Peace in the World and Taiwan’s Inclusion in the UN
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Unite for Peace in the World and Taiwan’s Inclusion in the UN
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August 29, 2023
by Jaushieh Joseph Wu Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a reminder of how autocracies care little...
Royal Treatment at SVBLA Customer Appreciation Day
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Royal Treatment at SVBLA Customer Appreciation Day
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August 11, 2023
St Vincent Building and Loan Association (SVBLA) continues to adapt to the changing needs of its customers, giving members the opportunity to thrive f...
Edinburgh Napier’s Business School earns prestigious AACSB International Business Accreditation
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Edinburgh Napier’s Business School earns prestigious AACSB International Business Accreditation
Clare 
July 31, 2023
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has reached a significant milestone after its Business School achieved the highly respected business accreditation f...
TOUCH and the Jerome Francique connection
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TOUCH and the Jerome Francique connection
Clare 
June 28, 2023
by Cleve Scott This article celebrates Jerome Francique who helped to shape the sound of the musical band TOUCH from 1988 to 1990. The tonal quality o...
What would you say was the major achievement by TOUCH?
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What would you say was the major achievement by TOUCH?
Clare 
June 21, 2023
by Cleve Scott The musical band TOUCH was founded in 1984 by Bryan “Paper” Alexander.  In 2001, the band agreed to commence the process of collecting ...
My vision is to see a public service where employees feel appreciated by all stakeholders – Minister
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My vision is to see a public service where employees feel appreciated by all stakeholders – Minister
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May 26, 2023
Message by Hon. Frederick Stephenson on the 1st Anniversary of the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). May 24 marks the first anniversary of the Empl...
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The specific objectives of the Employee Assistance programme
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May 26, 2023
Identify the critical issues affecting employees performance and productivity in the Public Service. To help the Public Service create an atmosphere t...
History of the  Employee Assistance Programme [EAP]
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History of the Employee Assistance Programme [EAP]
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May 26, 2023
Public Servants in St Vincent and the Grenadines, like many around the Caribbean region, are faced with challenges, some of which are job related and ...
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Public servants are urged to access our services, when necessary – Andrea Hazell
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May 26, 2023
Message from Head of EAP Unit Andrea Hazell The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines recognises and supports the need to provide an enabling wo...
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Unit  Celebrates 1 Year
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The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Unit Celebrates 1 Year
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May 26, 2023
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a Unit within the Ministry of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports was launched on May 24, 2022 and of...
Counselling services are available free of cost
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Counselling services are available free of cost
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May 26, 2023
THE Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a Unit within the Ministry of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports was launched on May 24, 2022 and of...
Jazz@Sunset  delight – A review
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Jazz@Sunset delight – A review
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May 12, 2023
A review by Maralyn Ballantyne Weeks before Sunday, 7th May when posters were flying around everywhere, bombarding social media, announcing that a sho...
Sustainable health development in the post-pandemic era
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Sustainable health development in the post-pandemic era
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May 9, 2023
by Dr. Hsueh Jui-yuan Minister of Health and Welfare Republic of China (Taiwan) As the world enters the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situ...
Climate change poses threat to Caribbean food security
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Climate change poses threat to Caribbean food security
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April 18, 2023
by Chalsey Gill Anthony, Communications Assistant, Caribbean Community Climate Change (CCCCC On an ordinary day, you get in, start your vehicle, turn ...
Water crisis, everyone’s problem
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Water crisis, everyone’s problem
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April 6, 2023
by Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean There is no doubt that water is ...
Small: National School Bands Music Showcase ‘out of this world’
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Small: National School Bands Music Showcase ‘out of this world’
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March 28, 2023
Coordinator of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Co-operative Credit Union(SVGTCCU) National Secondary School Bands showcase, Rodney Small, h...
The legacy of Hugo Chavez
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The legacy of Hugo Chavez
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March 10, 2023
by Renwick Rose Thousands of Venezuelans on Sunday, March 5 engaged in activities to mark the 10th anniversary of their revered leader Hugo Chavez, th...
National Heroes Debate – the Case for Dr. John Parmenas Eustace
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National Heroes Debate – the Case for Dr. John Parmenas Eustace
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March 7, 2023
by R. T. Luke V. Browne lukebrowne@yahoo.com Introduction I believe that the award of National Hero should be conferred on Dr. J. P. Eustace (1905-198...
Celebrating Chief Chatoyer’s Black Carib Heritage in our ‘Trinbago’ family
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Celebrating Chief Chatoyer’s Black Carib Heritage in our ‘Trinbago’ family
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February 21, 2023
by Dr. Hatshepsut Nolene Kisa-Davidson (T&T). I now understand why she ran in hot pursuit after a thief in Morvant, who was brazen enough to be caught...
Bequia Music Fest delivers a fantastic week of  live entertainment
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Bequia Music Fest delivers a fantastic week of live entertainment
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February 7, 2023
Attendees of the Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest 2023 are begging for the return of the Big Band Solid out of Grenada next year, following an outstanding ...
What’s in a name? On language, history and place names in St Vincent and the Grenadines
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What’s in a name? On language, history and place names in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Clare 
January 5, 2023
by Paula Prescod Place names or toponyms, as they are formally called, are like signposts that tell us a great deal about a nation’s past. They are a ...
Year in Review: Struggles, triumphs and historical celebrations in 2022
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Year in Review: Struggles, triumphs and historical celebrations in 2022
Christina 
December 25, 2022
Vincentians overcame many challenges in 2022, against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery in the wake of the eruption of La Soufriere. ...
Rare, critically endangered gecko making dramatic recovery in Caribbean
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Rare, critically endangered gecko making dramatic recovery in Caribbean
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December 6, 2022
by Maxwell Radwin THE UNION Island gecko (Gonatodes daudini), known for its jewel-like markings, has seen its population grow from around 10,000 in 20...
The climate change crisis can be an opportunity
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The climate change crisis can be an opportunity
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November 11, 2022
By Carlos Felipe Jaramillo Vice President, Latin America and Caribbean, at the World Bank The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference [COP27] is...
Vincentian man promoted to officer rank in the Royal Navy
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Vincentian man promoted to officer rank in the Royal Navy
Clare 
November 6, 2022
It was a historic day on Sunday, October 30, 2022 when Vincentian Adaiah Providence-Culzac completed phase 1A of his Initial Officer Training at the B...
Changing the trajectory of children’s literacy levels in the 21st century in SVG
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Changing the trajectory of children’s literacy levels in the 21st century in SVG
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November 4, 2022
by Yvette Gittens, Early Childhood Practitioner and Literacy Specialist It is said that literacy plays a vital role in transforming students. It is on...
Top 12 Most Significant Moments in the History of St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Top 12 Most Significant Moments in the History of St Vincent and the Grenadines
Clare 
October 22, 2022
A country's legacy is built on the struggles and triumphs of its people and here in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), we have overcome insurmountab...
St Vincent and the Grenadines entered the age of flight 95 years ago – The journey from 1927
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St Vincent and the Grenadines entered the age of flight 95 years ago – The journey from 1927
Clare 
October 9, 2022
by Garrey Michael Dennie & Clare Keizer Ninety-five years ago St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) entered the Age of Flight. In a truly momentous occa...
Who struggles with Maths?
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Who struggles with Maths?
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October 4, 2022
by Lynden Punnett Dip.SpLD (Dyslexia) The Ministry of Education is concerned by the disappointing results in Mathematics in the latest CSEC examinatio...
Tribute to Bobby Clarke, Barbadian Patriot
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Tribute to Bobby Clarke, Barbadian Patriot
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September 27, 2022
By Renwick Rose Though we are all aware that the ravages of time will eventually bring our time on earth to a close, yet we cannot help but express pr...
Taiwan makes case for participation in  International Civil Aviation Organisation
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Taiwan makes case for participation in International Civil Aviation Organisation
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September 23, 2022
by Wang Kwo-tsai, Minister of Transportation and Communications, Taiwan The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) develops common regulatio...
Pallavi Browne will assist secondary school students experiencing literacy challenges
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Pallavi Browne will assist secondary school students experiencing literacy challenges
Clare 
August 24, 2022
For great strides to be made in the nation’s economy, Vincentians need to be equipped with the fundamental literacy and reading skills to capitalize o...
Rockel Coombs will show her community how to strengthen its bonds through sports
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Rockel Coombs will show her community how to strengthen its bonds through sports
Clare 
August 24, 2022
For five days,  Rockel Coombs, Miss Intransit Export  will demonstrate to residents of Vermont how to have fun and strengthen the ties of community th...
Shannan John is looking to end the cycle of violence in her community
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Shannan John is looking to end the cycle of violence in her community
Clare 
August 24, 2022
Shannan John, Miss CEDCO  is looking to break the stigma and end the cycle of violence in her community of Vermont. To do this, the Miss SVG contestan...
Shadyn McLean will help businesses in her community enhance their digital presence
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Shadyn McLean will help businesses in her community enhance their digital presence
Clare 
August 24, 2022
Shadyn McLean, Miss Davyn  in the Miss SVG 2022 pageant is on a mission to provide a singular space for entrepreneurs in her community to advertise to...
Arielle Ollivierre will help improve communication with the hearing and speech impaired
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Arielle Ollivierre will help improve communication with the hearing and speech impaired
Clare 
August 24, 2022
Arielle Ollivierre, Miss SVBL  has hopes of raising awareness in her community as it relates to better ways of accommodating persons with disabilities...
Shanyah Peters seeks to change unhealthy practices and behaviours in her community (+ video)
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Shanyah Peters seeks to change unhealthy practices and behaviours in her community (+ video)
Clare 
August 24, 2022
Shanyah Peters, Miss FLOW  in the Miss SVG 2022 pageant has hopes of helping her community create and maintain a healthy lifestyle and environment. He...
Jada Ross will perform ‘1000 Acts of Kindness’ in one week
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Jada Ross will perform ‘1000 Acts of Kindness’ in one week
Clare 
August 24, 2022
Jada Ross, Miss Lotto  has committed herself to the ambitious task of performing “1000 Acts of Kindness” in one week. This venture is the one Ross, a ...
Tanique Swift hopes to energize the elderly in her community
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Tanique Swift hopes to energize the elderly in her community
Clare 
August 24, 2022
Tanique Swift, Miss Massy Stores Ltd  is hoping to bring back life, energy and vigour to  the elderly in her community through her community service p...
Breadfruit believed to be part of the solution to global hunger crisis
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Breadfruit believed to be part of the solution to global hunger crisis
Clare 
August 20, 2022
While researchers predict that climate change will have an adverse effect on most staple crops, including rice, corn and soybeans, a new Northwestern ...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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