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It’s the end of the line for First St Vincent Bank
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It’s the end of the line for First St Vincent Bank
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June 2, 2023
by Jada Chambers The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) says it acted in the public interest when it shut down First St Vincent Bank (FSVB) last Fr...
Queen Shaunelle to battle 10 hopefuls for Calypso crown
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Queen Shaunelle to battle 10 hopefuls for Calypso crown
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June 2, 2023
Ten female calypsonians will be seeking to dethrone reigning Queen, Shaunelle McKenzie, at tomorrow’s Queen of Calypso show, at the Russel’s Auditoriu...
Vincentian athletes pouch 46 medals from Whitsuntide Games
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Vincentian athletes pouch 46 medals from Whitsuntide Games
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June 2, 2023
Vincentian clubs accounted for 46 medals in last weekend’s Whitsuntide Games held at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada. Among the lot were...
Clare Valley man is Fisherman of the Year
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Clare Valley man is Fisherman of the Year
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June 2, 2023
Davyeon Muckette of Clare Valley won the top prize in the 2023 annual Fisherman’s Day celebrations which culminated at Calliaqua on Monday, May 29, Wh...
Mother of butchered Georgetown man who buried in mountains speaks out
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Mother of butchered Georgetown man who buried in mountains speaks out
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May 26, 2023
Three months after her son Sheldon ‘Butterz’ Welch was brutally hacked to death, the Georgetown mother has opened up about her feelings concerning the...
Man shot and killed while walking in Redemption Sharpes
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Man shot and killed while walking in Redemption Sharpes
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May 26, 2023
A resident of Trigger Ridge was shot and killed on Thursday morning while walking in the public road at Cocoa Gap, Redemption Sharpes. The victim, who...
School dismisses  ‘cocaine-cookies’ story, confirms marijuana exposure
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School dismisses ‘cocaine-cookies’ story, confirms marijuana exposure
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May 26, 2023
A story circulating on social media which claimed that secondary school students had ingested sweet treats laced with cocaine has been rubbished by an...
Alcohol use leading to increase in weekend accidents, says head of traffic department
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Alcohol use leading to increase in weekend accidents, says head of traffic department
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May 26, 2023
The Traffic Department of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is hoping that the efforts mounted during Road Safety Awarenes...
Para-swimmer on classification mission
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Para-swimmer on classification mission
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May 26, 2023
Vincentian Para-swimmer, Kentreal Kydd has stepped on another rung, as he aims to compete at the 2024 Paris Paralympic. And, as part of his continuing...
‘Mysterious’ house fire unsettling Yambou family
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‘Mysterious’ house fire unsettling Yambou family
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May 23, 2023
A Yambou family is awaiting the outcome of a police investigation which would uncover whether or not their soon-to-be home was razed to the ground int...
ULP Constituency Council chooses new flag bearer, Dr Grace Walters, for North Windward
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ULP Constituency Council chooses new flag bearer, Dr Grace Walters, for North Windward
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May 23, 2023
Dr Grace Walters is the likely candidate to represent the Unity Labour Party (ULP) in the constituency of North Windward at the next General Elections...
Single mom appeals for help for son to finish Secondary School
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Single mom appeals for help for son to finish Secondary School
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May 23, 2023
A female resident of Glen is seeking assistance for her teenaged son so he will be able to complete secondary school. The concerned mother, Orva Ferna...
Nothing to suggest CXC Maths paper leak originated  in SVG – Minister
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Nothing to suggest CXC Maths paper leak originated in SVG – Minister
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May 19, 2023
This country’s Ministry of Education is investigating whether the leak of the 2023 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics Paper ...
Over 160 minibus accidents for 2022; 64 so far for 2023
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Over 160 minibus accidents for 2022; 64 so far for 2023
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May 19, 2023
by Christina Smith The minibus sector in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is experiencing, on average, 13 accidents per month, with 64 accidents re...
Rotary President charged with indecent assault
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Rotary President charged with indecent assault
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May 19, 2023
Daniel Campbell, President of the Rotary Club of St Vincent has been charged with indecent assault. Campbell 32, appeared before the Family Court on W...
Student’s death leaves gloom at Sandy Bay Secondary School
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Student’s death leaves gloom at Sandy Bay Secondary School
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May 19, 2023
An air of sadness permeated the Sandy Bay Secondary School this week as the principal, students and staff tried to come to terms with the tragic death...
PM Gonsalves to Friday “meet me on election day”
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PM Gonsalves to Friday “meet me on election day”
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May 19, 2023
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has described some of the recent utterances of Opposition Leader Dr Godwin Friday, as “ the language in certain coun...
Dr Friday calls on unions to help bring down ULP
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Dr Friday calls on unions to help bring down ULP
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May 16, 2023
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition in St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Godwin Friday, has called on public sector trade unions in the country to “...
Sandy Bay teen dies in road accident after preparing Mother’s Day lunch
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Sandy Bay teen dies in road accident after preparing Mother’s Day lunch
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May 16, 2023
A teenager who died tragically in a vehicle incident on Sunday, May 14, had helped prepare Mother’s Day lunch for some of his relatives, just hours be...
Electrician shot, killed while on the job in Kingstown
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Electrician shot, killed while on the job in Kingstown
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May 16, 2023
A Kingstown Park man whose name has in the past come up in at least two serious criminal matters here, was shot and killed at Upper Middle Street on S...
Man from humble beginnings thanks God for bringing him thus far
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Man from humble beginnings thanks God for bringing him thus far
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May 16, 2023
A young man who once raided mango trees to satisfy his need for food, is now looking back and thanking God for bringing him thus far. Originally from ...
Pastor’s son charged with indecent  assault of minor
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Pastor’s son charged with indecent assault of minor
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May 12, 2023
The son of a well known pastor who is alleged to have indecently assaulted a 13 year old female, pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court for his ...
Victim killed while  visiting  female friend
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Victim killed while visiting female friend
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May 12, 2023
Death seems to have come in twos for the Thomas Family of Bonhomme. Well at least, that’s what they think, a feeling spurred with the death of family ...
Relatives of baby  who died tragically asking  for prayer
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Relatives of baby who died tragically asking for prayer
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May 12, 2023
Relatives of the six month old baby who died tragically in Belair on May 5, are asking for prayers to help them through this difficult period. The gri...
Man with burns on 75% of his body needs help
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Man with burns on 75% of his body needs help
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May 12, 2023
The family of burn victim, Garth “Tall-Up” Edwards of Ottley Hall is seeking help from the public that will allow Edwards to receive medical attention...
Noel and Overland Bailey  bridges now officially opened
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Noel and Overland Bailey bridges now officially opened
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May 12, 2023
Motorists travelling north of the Rabacca Dry river now have an easier commute, with the official opening of two Bailey bridges in the area. The Baile...
Stacy Ann Adams is WICB‘s first female selector
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Stacy Ann Adams is WICB‘s first female selector
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May 12, 2023
Vincentian Stacy Ann Adams, created history in Windward Islands Cricket, when she was appointed as the first female to sit on the Windward Islands Cri...
Football Federation Executive members donate $12,000 to Chandler’s cause
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Football Federation Executive members donate $12,000 to Chandler’s cause
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May 12, 2023
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) along with its president Carl Dickson, and committee member Michael John, have combined ...
Sion Hill Government School marks Diamond Jubilee
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Sion Hill Government School marks Diamond Jubilee
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May 12, 2023
Having opened its doors to students on May, 6, 1963 the Sion Hill Government School (SHGS) is now 60 years old. To commemorate the milestone, a list o...
Let’s have a fantastic Vincymas – Chairman
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Let’s have a fantastic Vincymas – Chairman
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May 9, 2023
Chairman of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) Ricardo Adams has appealed to all Vincymas lovers to support the festival as it hosted the offi...
Another Pole Yard man shot and killed
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Another Pole Yard man shot and killed
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May 9, 2023
Pole Yard, Arnos Vale is back in the news again-negatively- with Jamarlo “Ice” Dunbar, one of its residents, sharing the same fate as his friend Jomo ...
‘Humble servant of the people’, Dennie Wilson, laid to rest
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‘Humble servant of the people’, Dennie Wilson, laid to rest
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May 9, 2023
Glowing tributes from family, friends and members of both political parties flowed at the St Matthias Anglican Church in Union Island during the home ...
Educators fondly remember their deceased comrade, St Clair Cox
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Educators fondly remember their deceased comrade, St Clair Cox
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May 9, 2023
Retired educators and members of the trade union movement in St Vincent and the Grenadines are mourning the passing of former teacher St Clair Cox. Th...
Over 1700 students buckle down to CPEA (+Video)
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Over 1700 students buckle down to CPEA (+Video)
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May 5, 2023
Just over 1700 Grade 6 students across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), began sitting the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) yesterday at 18...
“The SVGOC does not fund individuals”- Stephen Joachim
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“The SVGOC does not fund individuals”- Stephen Joachim
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May 5, 2023
PRESIDENT OF THE St Vincent and the Grenadines Olympic Committee (SVGOC), Stephen Joachim has made it clear that the policy of the organisation is not...
Two Bailey bridges to be opened next week
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Two Bailey bridges to be opened next week
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May 5, 2023
The Bailey bridges at Overland and Noel in the North Windward Constituency, will be officially opened on Thursday, May 11. Word of this came from Parl...
Death of Long Wall man no surprise to residents
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Death of Long Wall man no surprise to residents
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May 5, 2023
The death of Germani Charles is said to have come as no surprise to some residents of Long Wall. On Tuesday, May 2, one of these residents told SEARCH...
Dredging moving full blast (+ Video)
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Dredging moving full blast (+ Video)
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April 28, 2023
A ‘rainbow’ of sand shot out from the MV Ham316 into Kingstown Bay on Tuesday morning at 10:45, signalling the beginning of a process to reclaim land ...
North Windward flooding prompts motorists to use two noncommissioned bridges
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North Windward flooding prompts motorists to use two noncommissioned bridges
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April 28, 2023
Heavy showers over the weekend and into this week, resulted in residents of North Windward making use of two Bailey bridges that have not yet official...
Sargassum ‘nuisance’ could be possible climate change solution (+video)
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Sargassum ‘nuisance’ could be possible climate change solution (+video)
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April 28, 2023
by Christina Smith It is thick, slimy, smelly and ruins every beach it lands on. What is it? If you guessed sargassum seaweed then you are on the mone...
Chili gets new Hard Court
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Chili gets new Hard Court
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April 28, 2023
Residents of Chili, Georgetown and surrounding communities now have a sports facility they can call their own. The Chili Hard Court, constructed by th...
Teenager drowns in sea off Peruvian Vale
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Teenager drowns in sea off Peruvian Vale
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April 25, 2023
Teenager J’Quan Sam loved the beach, but sadly, the water claimed his life over the weekend. The 18 year old who lived with relatives at Peruvian Vale...
I was not ready to lose my mom – Accident victim’s daughter
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I was not ready to lose my mom – Accident victim’s daughter
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April 25, 2023
While members of the Georgetown community are still mourning the tragic loss of former Spring Village resident, Rhonda Marla Browne, members of her fa...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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