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PM knocks Kingstown Town Board’s treatment of vendors
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PM knocks Kingstown Town Board’s treatment of vendors
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February 2, 2024
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has rapped the knuckles of officials at the Kingstown Town Board for threatening to remove vendors who are in defaul...
‘Dutty Men’ under the police lens
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‘Dutty Men’ under the police lens
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February 2, 2024
A plea from students of the South Rivers Methodist school has caused acting Commissioner of Police, Enville Williams to call out the ‘dutty men’ in ou...
St Mary’s Primary School cops 2023 Writing  competition trophy (+Video)
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St Mary’s Primary School cops 2023 Writing competition trophy (+Video)
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February 2, 2024
Nina Delves of the St Mary’s R.C Primary school outshone nine other Grade 6 competitors in the 2023 Writing competition to take the title and winner’s...
Woman pleads guilty to willfully ill-treating two-year-old girl
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Woman pleads guilty to willfully ill-treating two-year-old girl
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January 30, 2024
A woman pleaded guilty in court to ill-treating a two-year-old female child who was seen in a video on social media struggling to remove pieces of fab...
Former parliamentarian Conrad Sayers is laid to rest
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Former parliamentarian Conrad Sayers is laid to rest
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January 30, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel Former Member of Parliament for Central Kingstown, Conrad Sayers was laid to rest yesterday, Monday January 29, 2024 following a fun...
Police investigating  alleged abuse by officers against 10-year-old boy
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Police investigating alleged abuse by officers against 10-year-old boy
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January 30, 2024
The police say they have launched an investigation into reports of alleged misbehaviour by police officers towards a 10-year-old boy. A release states...
Our women are not fruits to be picked – ACP Bailey
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Our women are not fruits to be picked – ACP Bailey
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January 30, 2024
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of crime, Trevor ‘Buju’ Bailey has made a passionate plea for an end to sexual violence in St Vincent...
Elderly woman wants ex-husband out of her home
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Elderly woman wants ex-husband out of her home
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January 26, 2024
A retired woman in her 70s says she is fearful living in her own home with an ex-husband who broke into the home and has taken up occupancy. “I want h...
Child seen being suffocated on video placed into protective care, police investigate
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Child seen being suffocated on video placed into protective care, police investigate
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January 26, 2024
A little girl who was seen in a video being suffocated by an apparent adult has been placed into protective custody and the police have instituted an ...
PM returns  tomorrow from G77 Summit
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PM returns tomorrow from G77 Summit
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January 26, 2024
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is due to return home this weekend following his attendance at the Third South Summit of the Non-aligned Movement an...
Opposition Leader calls for more security for yachties
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Opposition Leader calls for more security for yachties
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January 26, 2024
Opposition Leader Dr Godwin Friday wants the government to “send a strong signal” to persons who commit crimes against yachties in St Vincent and the ...
At least one recalled product still on local supermarket shelves
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At least one recalled product still on local supermarket shelves
Quaker Oats issues second recall in weeks
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January 26, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel Quaker Oats has issued two recalls in the span of one month for dozens of its products that may have been contaminated with the Salm...
SVG to be served by  regional ferry service
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SVG to be served by regional ferry service
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January 26, 2024
St Vincent and the Grenadines is included in the list of destinations to which a new ferry service will move passengers during the first phase of it’s...
LIAT takes to the skies in  final flight
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LIAT takes to the skies in final flight
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January 23, 2024
LIAT (1974) Ltd, made its final flight to the Argyle International Airport (AIA) yesterday afternoon (January 22), ending its 67-year journey as ‘The ...
Man shot and business robbed Saturday by masked gunmen
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Man shot and business robbed Saturday by masked gunmen
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January 23, 2024
Ajine Joseph, son of journalist Duggie “Nose” Joseph was shot in the face on Saturday night in Arnos Vale. Joseph and a female companion were hanging ...
Judge tells businessman it’s an offense to stop worker from doing jury duty
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Judge tells businessman it’s an offense to stop worker from doing jury duty
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January 23, 2024
A judge has warned a businessman of the penalties of obstructing the court when he was summoned for allegedly threatening to fire a member of his staf...
ASP urges Layou residents to cooperate to fight crime
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ASP urges Layou residents to cooperate to fight crime
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January 23, 2024
Divisional Commander of the Southwestern Division of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), Assistant Superintendent Nigel Bu...
Vendors told pay  up due fees or go
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Vendors told pay up due fees or go
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January 19, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel Some vendors are once again at loggerheads with the management of the Kingstown Town Board following their receipt of a letter manda...
SVG  welcomes temporary High Court Judge
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SVG welcomes temporary High Court Judge
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January 19, 2024
St Vincent and the Grenadines has welcomed a new judge who will temporarily preside over criminal matters in the High Court. His Lordship, Justice Ric...
Colourful start to ‘Bishop’s’ Diamond Anniversary
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Colourful start to ‘Bishop’s’ Diamond Anniversary
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January 19, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel A colourful procession of students, staff, former students, associates, and friends of Bishop’s College, Kingstown marked the start ...
ECSC officially welcomes three Vincentian  judges
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ECSC officially welcomes three Vincentian judges
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January 16, 2024
Three Vincentian Judges were officially welcomed to sit on the benches of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC). The official welcome came from C...
We need to build confidence in the Justice system – DPP
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We need to build confidence in the Justice system – DPP
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January 16, 2024
Director of Public Prosecutions of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Sejilla Mc Dowall has spoken of the need to build public confidence in the Jus...
Local and overseas partners host Teddy Bear clinic for children
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Local and overseas partners host Teddy Bear clinic for children
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January 16, 2024
Last Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Kingstown Baptist Church, volunteers from the Central Georgia Technical College in the USA, and the Kingstown B...
Budget 2024 gets stamp of approval
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Budget 2024 gets stamp of approval
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January 12, 2024
The 2024 National Budget passed through all of its stages in the House of Assembly on Wednesday January 10, without much debate. This year’s Budget wa...
2024 Budget  out of  touch with  Vincentians – Dr Friday
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2024 Budget out of touch with Vincentians – Dr Friday
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January 12, 2024
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Dr. Godwin Friday says that many of the projects spoken about in the 2024 Budget will never be implemented due...
Increased minimum wages to take effect from March 1
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Increased minimum wages to take effect from March 1
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January 12, 2024
The minimum wage in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for full time workers has been increased to one thousand dollars (EC$1,000) as government seek...
Teenage sailor to make solo fundraising crossing to Bequia in his Laser craft
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Teenage sailor to make solo fundraising crossing to Bequia in his Laser craft
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January 12, 2024
Fresh from his placement in the top three of the Optimist Class in the December 17, 2023 Sailing Competition at Calliaqua Bay, young Kai Marks – Dasen...
Beware! Protect yourself against swine flu and other viral infections: Ministry of Health
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Beware! Protect yourself against swine flu and other viral infections: Ministry of Health
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January 12, 2024
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment (MOHWE) has issued a public health advisory to take all the necessary precautionary measures to p...
Government moving to create more permanent jobs
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Government moving to create more permanent jobs
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January 9, 2024
This year 2024, the government will be moving to create more permanent jobs in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). This was outlined by Finance Minis...
SVG T/20 World Cup match dates revealed
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SVG T/20 World Cup match dates revealed
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January 9, 2024
St Vincent and the Grenadines Twenty-twenty (T/20) World Cup match dates have been revealed. This country will host five matches according to the rele...
Four die as plane plunges into sea off Bequia
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Four die as plane plunges into sea off Bequia
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January 5, 2024
Story by Robertson Henry Tragedy hit the Grenadine island of Bequia at about 12:11 p.m.yesterday Thursday, January 4, 2024, when a small aircraft nose...
PM Gonsalves not aware of design showing  Guyana’s Essequibo region on Venezuela’s map
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PM Gonsalves not aware of design showing Guyana’s Essequibo region on Venezuela’s map
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January 5, 2024
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has come under criticism following the circulation of a photo showing him holding a map of Venezuela that includes ...
Bequia Waterfront is Best Lit Community
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Bequia Waterfront is Best Lit Community
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December 29, 2023
In the Grenadines, theft of Christmas lights almost threatened to derail the participation of the Bequia group, ‘Almond Tree,’ in the Best Lit Communi...
Transponders may have been turned off on ‘missing plane’ – PM
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Transponders may have been turned off on ‘missing plane’ – PM
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December 29, 2023
Minister of National Security, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves says there is no evidence that anything illegal was taken onboard the jet that went m...
Samuel hits big six in Best Lit house competition
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Samuel hits big six in Best Lit house competition
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December 29, 2023
Long-time veteran in the Best Lit House competition, Jimmy Samuel, added another win to his belt this year. In 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2019 and now in...
SVG Embassy in Taiwan hands over sports equipment
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SVG Embassy in Taiwan hands over sports equipment
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December 29, 2023
Sports equipment and other related paraphernalia valued at US$62,000 were donated to various organizations during a ceremony held at the Embassy of th...
Night market to beat  City hustle
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Night market to beat City hustle
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December 22, 2023
A “delayed” idea to offer the public the opportunity to do Christmas shopping outside of normal daytime hours is yielding positive results for a local...
Salvation Army hands out 1,500-plus  food hampers
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Salvation Army hands out 1,500-plus food hampers
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December 22, 2023
The Salvation Army Headquarters was teeming with activity on Tuesday for the annual Christmas Distribution Package and ceremony. A total of 1,500 food...
Community College Carolites take Glen Jackson Challenge Trophy
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Community College Carolites take Glen Jackson Challenge Trophy
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December 22, 2023
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College Carolites out sang five other choirs to win the Glen Jackson Carolling Challenge Trophy in the 202...
Users of Calliaqua Playing Field threatened by loose light fixtures
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Users of Calliaqua Playing Field threatened by loose light fixtures
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December 22, 2023
by Robertson S Henry Users of the Calliaqua Playing Field are calling for urgent repairs to be done to the light fixtures at the Calliaqua Playing Fie...
Inmates sing their hearts out at Prison Concert
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Inmates sing their hearts out at Prison Concert
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December 19, 2023
A song written and performed by a former inmate of His Majesty’s Prisons visibly touched many people who turned out last Sunday, December 17 for the a...
Venezuela, Guyana agree to suspend aggression
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Venezuela, Guyana agree to suspend aggression
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December 15, 2023
by Christina Smith A truce, of sorts, has been reached, following marathon talks between Guyana and Venezuela and the establishment of the ‘Joint Decl...
Don’t abandon us – inmates urge families
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Don’t abandon us – inmates urge families
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December 15, 2023
Inmates held at His Majesty’s Prison are usually allowed only brief visits from relatives and physical interaction is strictly prohibited. However at ...
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Minors threaten the survival of Bagga Fish Fest – organisers
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Minors threaten the survival of Bagga Fish Fest – organisers
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May 9, 2025
The last thing that the Bagga Fish Fest Committee wants to do is shut down the event, but with the disturbing number of children who are present at Fi...
CARPHA zeroes in on Mental Health
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CARPHA zeroes in on Mental Health
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May 9, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has brought attention to what has been described as “an urgent but often overlooked challenge of our time”...
Lodge Village mother faces two-year jail time for theft
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Lodge Village mother faces two-year jail time for theft
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May 9, 2025
A Lodge Village mother of three, who is well known at several Massy Stores as a thief, may face up to two years in prison after she was caught again, ...
Officer Charged in Traffic Violation Case
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Officer Charged in Traffic Violation Case
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May 9, 2025
A police officer, alleged to have aided and abetted a civilian to break traffic regulations, has been charged, and will appear in court on May 12,2025...
Park Hill farmer pleads guilty to handling stolen ginger
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Park Hill farmer pleads guilty to handling stolen ginger
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May 9, 2025
A 45-year-old farmer of Park Hill, who pleaded guilty to a charge of handling stolen goods was fined, bonded, and ordered to make restitution when he ...

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