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Stephanie Browne Primary takes IPSAC title
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Stephanie Browne Primary takes IPSAC title
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March 29, 2019
After placing third in 2017 and second last year, the Stephanie Browne Primary School (SBPS), made a further progression by champing the 2018 National...
Complaints about ballot boxes should have come years ago – Judge
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Complaints about ballot boxes should have come years ago – Judge
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March 26, 2019
It is too late in the day to complain about the plastic ballot boxes used in the elections, Justice Stanley John has ruled. John delivered his judgmen...
Vincentian is new vice-president of Cricket West Indies
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Vincentian is new vice-president of Cricket West Indies
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March 26, 2019
Dr Kishore Shallow and his running mate Ricky Skerritt, were on Sunday installed as Vice President and President respectively of Cricket West Indies (...
SOE provided NDP with hard, soft copies of voters list for all 15 constituencies
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SOE provided NDP with hard, soft copies of voters list for all 15 constituencies
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March 26, 2019
The validity of voter lists provided to the New Democratic Party (NDP) by the Supervisor of Elections(SOE) is a separate issue, and one which should h...
SVG Under-17s impress at CONCACAF qualifiers
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SVG Under-17s impress at CONCACAF qualifiers
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March 26, 2019
St Vincent and the Grenadines returned one of this country’s best outings at an age group football tournament, when the under-17 male unit finished CO...
NDP unhappy with High Court verdict, stages protest
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NDP unhappy with High Court verdict, stages protest
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March 22, 2019
There was bedlam on the streets of Kingstown yesterday, when about 150 people blocked traffic and scuffled with police officers. The group descended o...
Royal couple makes a whirlwind visit to SVG (+Videos)
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Royal couple makes a whirlwind visit to SVG (+Videos)
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March 22, 2019
by Katherine Renton In a whirlwind visit to St Vincent which lasted a few hours, His Royal Highness Prince Charles was taken across the country in car...
Netball loses former national captain
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Netball loses former national captain
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March 22, 2019
by ROHAN THOMAS The sporting treasure CHEST of St Vincent and the Grenadines has lost a great, in the person of former national netball captain, Joann...
SVG brushes up for visit of Royal Highnesses
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SVG brushes up for visit of Royal Highnesses
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March 19, 2019
Despite intermittent rain yesterday, final preparations were feverishly being made to several locations around the country in anticipation of the visi...
SVG tourism lacks clear  policy direction – local expert
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SVG tourism lacks clear policy direction – local expert
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March 19, 2019
A local tourism expert is concerned about what she perceives as the absence of a clear policy and direction for tourism development following the open...
Statue to be carved in likeness of Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer
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Statue to be carved in likeness of Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer
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March 19, 2019
by Katherine Renton For the nation’s first and, as yet, only, National Hero, the Right Excellent Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer, his likeness will be...
Brighton Beach Rollers want say in Salt Pond facility upgrade
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Brighton Beach Rollers want say in Salt Pond facility upgrade
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March 15, 2019
by Lyf Compton The Brighton Beach Rollers, a group from the East St George community, is insisting that its members be consulted and included in a pro...
High Court judge gives young offender a second chance
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High Court judge gives young offender a second chance
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March 15, 2019
A juvenile offender would not be treated in the same way as an adult offender. The was the position of Justice Brian Cottle which he expressed during ...
NDP vice presidents promise Vincentians ‘better way of life’
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NDP vice presidents promise Vincentians ‘better way of life’
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March 15, 2019
The two vice presidents of the New Democratic Party (NDP) are promising Vincentians a better way of life, if their party is voted into government at t...
Beware of bandits calling at your home – Police
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Beware of bandits calling at your home – Police
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March 8, 2019
by Bria King Homeowners should beware of persons using underhand tactics to lure them from the safety of their homes. Earlier this week, Police issued...
Ottley Hall man shot dead by police
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Ottley Hall man shot dead by police
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March 8, 2019
The third time wasn’t a charm for Ottley Hall resident Alwyn “Bunnie” Browne. Browne was shot and killed by police at Ottley Hall last Tuesday morning...
Skinny’s ‘Famalay’ grabs Road March crown in Trinidad and Tobago
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Skinny’s ‘Famalay’ grabs Road March crown in Trinidad and Tobago
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March 8, 2019
The song ‘Famalay’ continues to break new ground and on Wednesday, the mega Soca hit, which was written by Vincentian Gamal ‘Skinny Fabulous’ Doyle, w...
Vincy Heat brings joy to fans at Victoria Park
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Vincy Heat brings joy to fans at Victoria Park
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March 8, 2019
by Rohan Thomas Win, lose or draw in their match tonight against Grenada, Vincy Heat are the new champions of the WIFA senior men’s football tournamen...
Landowner set to flatten woman’s home tomorrow
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Landowner set to flatten woman’s home tomorrow
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March 5, 2019
The possibility exists that a 61-year-old Calliaqua resident and her family will be homeless by tomorrow, March 6, as that is when a demolition team i...
SVG kicks off WIFA tournament with two exciting wins
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SVG kicks off WIFA tournament with two exciting wins
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March 5, 2019
St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Vincy Heat has made it two wins from two matches in the 2019 Windward Islands Football Association (WIFA) senior men’s ...
‘Some reporters come very close to being cited for contempt’
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‘Some reporters come very close to being cited for contempt’
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March 1, 2019
Persons who make irresponsible commentary or reports about court proceedings risk being cited for contempt of court, which carries a maximum penalty o...
CDC launches hopefuls for Miss SVG crown
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CDC launches hopefuls for Miss SVG crown
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March 1, 2019
The contestants in the 2019 Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines pageant all share a common goal, that is, to win the scholarship that comes with the cr...
‘Pay a monthly access fee’ – Bigger
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‘Pay a monthly access fee’ – Bigger
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March 1, 2019
If the government wants to place a public access road through lands belonging to Leon “Bigger Biggs” Samuel at Rabacca, they should pay an access fee....
Video of police striking man in head prompts investigation
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Video of police striking man in head prompts investigation
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March 1, 2019
An investigation has been launched into an incident where a police officer is seen in a video recording hitting a man over his head with a truncheon. ...
Time for girls to take the lead – Justice Byer
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Time for girls to take the lead – Justice Byer
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February 26, 2019
It is time for girls to be in the lead! And, there is nothing wrong with being a leader and nothing wrong with being considered bossy. Those words wer...
North Leeward gets Smart Hospital and Clinic
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North Leeward gets Smart Hospital and Clinic
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February 26, 2019
Residents of North Leeward are now better able to access health care services with the completion and handover of the Chateaubelair Smart Hospital and...
Central Leeward Presiding Officer questioned about ‘mistakes’
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Central Leeward Presiding Officer questioned about ‘mistakes’
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February 22, 2019
Presiding officer and respondent Kathleen Jeffers says while she made mistakes during the count and poll at station CLA1, she does not agree that it a...
The Form 16 was placed in Box – Witness
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The Form 16 was placed in Box – Witness
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February 22, 2019
A presiding officer was questioned about the whereabouts of the form 16 she was required to fill, after it apparently could not be produced at the fin...
Gaymes not called to testify
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Gaymes not called to testify
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February 22, 2019
Respondent and returning officer Winston Gaymes was not called on to testify during the elections petitions hearing, which ended on Tuesday. Gaymes, a...
Woman charged for using businessman’s credit card without authorization
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Woman charged for using businessman’s credit card without authorization
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February 22, 2019
A woman charged with passing herself off as the owner of a credit card belonging to well known businessman, Bertille ‘Silky’ DaSilva, has been labelle...
CARICOM deeply concerned by actions of OAS Secretary General
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CARICOM deeply concerned by actions of OAS Secretary General
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February 22, 2019
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it remains deeply concerned “by the actions and statements of the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Amer...
Survivor  recalls of horrific  accident
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Survivor recalls of horrific accident
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February 19, 2019
Owani Haynes, an Arnos Vale man who was riding in the front passenger seat of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) died over the weekend when the vehicle co...
‘Famalay’ video  shoot for Heritage Square today
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‘Famalay’ video shoot for Heritage Square today
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February 19, 2019
Heritage Square, Kingstown will come alive later today as mega Soca stars Skinny Fabulous, Machel Montano and Bunji Garlin film part of their “Famalay...
We were misled into putting our official mark on the counterfoils
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We were misled into putting our official mark on the counterfoils
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February 19, 2019
Two presiding officers who worked at polling stations CLF and CLF1 in Central Leeward admitted that they were misled into putting their official mark ...
Lawyers for petitioners rest case on Day 4 of Hearing
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Lawyers for petitioners rest case on Day 4 of Hearing
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February 15, 2019
The trial looking into two petitions, filed by New Democratic Party(NDP) candidates Benjamin Exeter and Lauron Baptiste, which allege serious irregula...
Consult me prior to any decision, says Browne
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Consult me prior to any decision, says Browne
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February 15, 2019
Luke Browne, the minister of health, is denying that he engages in micromanaging within his ministry, contrary to recent claims made by fellow parliam...
Persons who wilfully pass on HIV infection can be charged – Prosecutor
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Persons who wilfully pass on HIV infection can be charged – Prosecutor
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February 12, 2019
HIV-positive persons in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) who wilfully pass on an HIV infection to another person can be charged with grievous bodil...
‘I acquired Orange Hill lands legally’ – Minister Daniel
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‘I acquired Orange Hill lands legally’ – Minister Daniel
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February 12, 2019
Housing minister, Montgomery Daniel said that he acquired land on the Orange Hill Estate legally, amidst claims by an opposition senator that he revok...
Government seeks reversal of ruling in PSC case
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Government seeks reversal of ruling in PSC case
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February 12, 2019
The government has filed an appeal against the decision handed down by Justice Esco Henry last year, in the matter between the Public Service Union (P...
Bishop Friday calls for lifting of enforcement order served on church
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Bishop Friday calls for lifting of enforcement order served on church
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February 8, 2019
Bishop of the Windward Islands, the Right Reverend Leopold Friday would like the Physical Planning and Development Board to lift an enforcement order ...
2019 billion dollar Budget lacks substance – Friday
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2019 billion dollar Budget lacks substance – Friday
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February 8, 2019
Leader of the Opposition, Dr Godwin Friday says the billion dollar Budget for 2019 lacks substance and the necessary elements to generate growth in th...
We have been vindicated – Johnson
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We have been vindicated – Johnson
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February 8, 2019
“We were not foolish. We were simply exercising our rights,” declared Kenroy Johnson on Tuesday, following his long-awaited victory at the Court of Ap...
Taxes up on sugary beverages, alcohol, tobacco
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Taxes up on sugary beverages, alcohol, tobacco
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February 5, 2019
The medicinal cannabis industry in St Vincent and the Grenadines is projected to generate revenue of at least EC$5 million in 2019. Camillo Gonsalves,...
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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July 4, 2025
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been given a high grade for the strides made in education during its term in office, but is concer...
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
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Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
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July 4, 2025
Four contestants who will be competing in the Miss SVG show later this year, made an appearance at the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition on ...
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as  Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
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SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
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July 4, 2025
Vincentian lawyer, Mikhail Charles, has been appointed Honorary Legal Advisor for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at its High Commission in the Un...
Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
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Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
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July 4, 2025
The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc, (CED) has announced its upcoming Business Pitch Competition, where five dynamic entrepreneurs will compete ...
Island Journeys: Rebuilding home and hope after Hurricane Beryl, Uriel Thomas’ Story
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Island Journeys: Rebuilding home and hope after Hurricane Beryl, Uriel Thomas’ Story
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July 4, 2025
When Hurricane Beryl tore into Union Island in 2024, it didn’t just flatten homes it upended lives, reshaped communities, and served as another harsh ...

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