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NOBA CALLS OUT VANMEN IN WILDCAT STRIKE
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August 25, 2006
If an agreement between the National Omni Buses Association (NOBA) and Government had not been reached at yesterday's meeting, then today, Friday 25th...
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August 25, 2006
Change in personnel at the state-owned electricity company in 2003 was not the reason for the recent electricity crisis at Vinlec, Prime Minister Dr. ...
CEMENT WOES OVER
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August 25, 2006
An increase in the availability of cement from today should provide some relief in the construction sector, which has for months suffered from a short...
Buckle up, or pay up!
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August 18, 2006
The long anticipated and applauded amendment to the Motor Vehicle and Road traffic Act which mandates among other things the wearing of seatbelts and ...
Kineke plans to pick up the pace
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August 11, 2006
Fresh from earning St. Vincent and the Grenadines its first ever medal at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, 20-years-old Kineke Alexande...
I QUIT!
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August 11, 2006
‘There was just too much stress related to the job and it began to affect my health’ The Communications Coordinator of the National AIDS Secretari...
Belle Isle Prison facility on stream
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August 11, 2006
Calls by Farm Officer at Her Majesty's Prison, Thomas Bobb, have met with a kind response from some sections of the Vincentian business community. Acc...
TEEN KILLING
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August 11, 2006
18-year-old woman facing murder charge Alisia Akers, age given as 18, is expected to return to court Wednesday September 13, for preliminary investiga...
BEQUIA  BATTLE
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August 4, 2006
The Mitchell and Gonsalves’ rivalry has resurfaced, this time Pat Mitchell ex-wife of former Prime Minister Sir James is at the forefront. On Monday...
STEP ASIDE
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August 4, 2006
Francis Williams of Sion Hill charged with the murder of the late Glenn Jackson.
Shivern returns from Miss Universe
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July 28, 2006
Returning not with a crown, but with the invaluable experience of the prestigious Miss Universe Pageant, this country’s representative 21-year-old S...
TEST OF FAITH
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July 28, 2006
Jerusha and Marilyn five years ago.
Jerusha celebrates 5 years after heart surgery
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July 28, 2006
It was a test of faith. It took 14 years for their prayers to be answered. And finally baby Jerusha was born. She had all the lovable traits of a baby...
Fire Bug in City
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July 28, 2006
A pensive Rhonda Joof, owner of the Paul's Avenue residence.
FIREBUG IN CITY
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July 28, 2006
Vendor Cynthia Ashton and her family are now without a home after fire engulfed her residence at Paul's Avenue on Saturday, July 22, at around 4 p.m. ...
Quick action saves court documents
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July 28, 2006
A prompt and efficient return to the administration of justice through the operation of the Magistrates' Courts is already underway, and the situation...
Oil Fund for OECS countries
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July 28, 2006
Continuing hostilities in the Middle East are expected to push the price of crude oil even higher this week, and with developing countries left to gra...
Accident Scene
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July 21, 2006
21.JUL.06 The Driver of this Redemption Sharpes passenger van is assisted by residents in the area. His legs were trapped under the dash board last Sa...
CUSTOMS CLEAN UP
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July 21, 2006
Anyone that has ever cleared a barrel or parcel at the customs will tell you that it’s a tedious process. After getting the necessary documents to d...
WAR FEARS
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July 21, 2006
21.JUL.06 The black smoke of war ascends to the heavens from Lebanon in this BBC photo.
Local Lebanese worried over Middle East crisis
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July 21, 2006
At press time (Wednesday 19th) Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah militants were continuing their violent clashes inside Lebanon. Air and artillery strike...
Youth drowns at holiday church outing
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July 14, 2006
At press time Wednesday, the Glynn family of Liberty Lodge was hoping that the body of one of their loved ones, David Glynn, would be found so that so...
ASSISTANT POLICE COMMISSIONER A CRIME VICTIM
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July 14, 2006
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), with responsibility for crime, Lenroy Brewster is pleased with the general outcome of the Carnival festivities...
IPA IS KING OF KAISO
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July 14, 2006
Recently crowned Calypso Monarch Grantley "Ipa" Constance is dispelling any notions from critics that the title does not belong to him. Having been in...
Youth held on piracy charge
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July 7, 2006
A teenager of Vermont who allegedly plies his trade on the streets of Kingstown as a music pirate became the first person in St.Vincent and the Grenad...
TIED UP
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July 7, 2006
Young outlook: Youngsters at Junior Calypso and Soca Competition last Tuesday.
Lily and Nickie share Primary crown
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July 7, 2006
Latifah 'Singing Lily' Richards, and Amunik 'Singing Nickie' Martin shared the Primary School Calypso crown. But the decision has not gone down well i...
35 set for Soca clash
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June 30, 2006
At least two former Soca monarchs are in the line-up for the Soca Monarch semi-finals. The event is scheduled for the Chamber of Commerce Car Park thi...
STOP DEM PIRATES!
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June 30, 2006
Local music pirates are making soca artistes "flaming mad' and "Fireman Hooper" is adamant that the "Pirates must be stopped, they have to be taken of...
Brave Kidame still under medical care
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June 30, 2006
She is just 12 years old, but Kidame Kingman has been described as brave, beautiful and bright by the medical staff at the Dartmouth Children's Hospit...
CRIMINALS WARNED – BIG BROTHER’S LOOKING
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June 30, 2006
Drug traffickers and other criminal elements have been given the heads up by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves; he made it clear to them that they ar...
20 IN BATTLE FOR CALYPSO CROWN
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June 23, 2006
A number of former calypso monarchs will try to return to glory in 2006. But they will have to get through the semifinals. Among those chosen for Fant...
Marriaqua Government excels
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June 23, 2006
They have so much in common it is no secret why they are the ones that have done their alma mater proud, putting the Marriaqua Government School among...
Shaq Thomas does it for the boys
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June 23, 2006
Shaquille ThomaS is one of the heroes of the 2006 Common Entrance Exams. Thomas shared the top spot for boys with Mbeki Swift and placed joint second ...
Kalina thanks God for ‘leading the way’
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June 23, 2006
Kalina Browne is from a renowned Caribbean family. Her father is Mike Browne, previously Minister of Education, and now Minister of National Mobilisat...