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Phoenix Kitchen opens new branch in Yambou
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Phoenix Kitchen opens new branch in Yambou
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December 12, 2017
Phoenix Kitchen has opened a new branch, which will serve mainly local dishes and provide cold storage services for farmers. The facility, Phoenix Agr...
Cop brings youths together in football meet at Ottley Hall
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Cop brings youths together in football meet at Ottley Hall
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December 8, 2017
An initiative undertaken by Sergeant Jules Morgan of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, last weekend, aimed at bringing youths of f...
Developer says he will write success story on St Vincent
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Developer says he will write success story on St Vincent
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December 8, 2017
A Palestinian investor and developer has promised to write a story of this country with his investments. Chair and founder of Jihad Mohammad Investmen...
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SVG asks US not to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
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December 8, 2017
The mechanisms of the United Nations (UN) and the rule of international law give all nations the same voice, no matter how big or small they are. And ...
Unique Vincentian Christmas festival launched in style
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Unique Vincentian Christmas festival launched in style
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December 8, 2017
‘It’s Nine Mornings’ was the signature line from head of the National Nine Mornings Committee Michael Peters, which echoed through Heritage Squa...
Female police officers better able to deal with sexual offences
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Female police officers better able to deal with sexual offences
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December 5, 2017
Twenty-seven female police officers are now better equipped to handle the processing of sexual offences, after graduating from a two-week course last ...
Company is tourism Stakeholder of the Year
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Company is tourism Stakeholder of the Year
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December 5, 2017
Corea and Company Limited is the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture and the SVG Tourism Authority’s (SVGTA) Stakeholder of the Year. The compan...
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Man charged with damaging washbasin at AIA
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December 5, 2017
A moment of anger allegedly expressed against a washbasin at the Argyle International Airport (AIA) landed a 76-year-old man in court last Friday. Rap...
PM calls on UN General Secretary
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PM calls on UN General Secretary
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December 5, 2017
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves (right), with Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Manuel Guterres, as they emerged from a meeting last n...
Keith Joseph is out of his place! – St Clair Leacock
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Keith Joseph is out of his place! – St Clair Leacock
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December 5, 2017
Major St Clair Leacock, a vice-president of the New Democratic Party (NDP), says if the party wants to take disciplinary action against him, he will n...
Magistrate tells ‘sorry’ thief to seek forgiveness in jail
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Magistrate tells ‘sorry’ thief to seek forgiveness in jail
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December 1, 2017
Repentance was not a saviour for an Mt Grenan resident, who, in the words of magistrate Bertie Pompey, committed sacrilege against the Streams of Powe...
ULP in no hurry to replace PM – Camillo Gonsalves
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ULP in no hurry to replace PM – Camillo Gonsalves
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December 1, 2017
Recently appointed Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves says there is no anxiety by anybody in the Unity Labour Party (ULP) to remove, usurp or repla...
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SVG to get sex offenders’ list
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December 1, 2017
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) may soon have legislation that will allow names of sex offenders and perpetrators of domestic violence to be publi...
Eustace rebukes Leacock for ‘undisciplined approach’
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Eustace rebukes Leacock for ‘undisciplined approach’
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December 1, 2017
Major St Clair Leacock, who last December said he could not continue to be a victim of friendly fire from supporters of the New Democratic Party (NDP)...
Cordel Jack cops  multiple awards at  SVGCA Inc ceremony
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Cordel Jack cops multiple awards at SVGCA Inc ceremony
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November 28, 2017
Cordel Jack was called to the presentation lectern several times last Saturday night at the Arnos Vale Sporting Complex, during the St Vincent and the...
Tennis For Hope funds PSA/FBS tests for 60 men
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Tennis For Hope funds PSA/FBS tests for 60 men
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November 28, 2017
Sixty men from across St Vincent and the Grenadines, over the age of 40 years, have been afforded free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Fasting Blo...
Young businessman fined $20,000 for counterfeit notes
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Young businessman fined $20,000 for counterfeit notes
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November 28, 2017
A 30-year-old businessman of Frenches has been fined $20,000 for having counterfeit currency in his possession. Magistrate Rickie Burnett imposed the ...
UN Mission Counsellor ordered to return for consultations
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UN Mission Counsellor ordered to return for consultations
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November 28, 2017
Sehon Marshall, counsellor at the Permanent Mission of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to the United Nations, has been ordered home, pending the o...
WICBC, cricket fraternity  mourn loss of outstanding  employee
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WICBC, cricket fraternity mourn loss of outstanding employee
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November 24, 2017
The local cricket fraternity was awakened by the news Wednesday morning of the passing of Lyndoll Coombs, a person who had given long service to the W...
Vincentian-born Canadian on theft, deception charges
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Vincentian-born Canadian on theft, deception charges
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November 24, 2017
A Vincentian-Canadian was denied bail on offences of theft and deception, despite his lawyer saying that this would be a travesty of justice. Allie Fr...
Ban on sex toys placed to protect public morals  – Senior Customs Officer
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Ban on sex toys placed to protect public morals – Senior Customs Officer
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November 24, 2017
The ban on the importation of sex toys into this country should remain in effect, as it was placed to protect public morals. This is the opinion of a ...
Leatherworker found dead in his house
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Leatherworker found dead in his house
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November 21, 2017
Carl “Abu” Richards, a leatherworker from Stubbs, was found dead at his home on Sunday at around 1 p.m. On Monday, a relative of the deceased said...
Teachers march for fairness and justice
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Teachers march for fairness and justice
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November 21, 2017
The teachers who attended Teachers’ Solidarity March and Rally last Friday have called for fair promotions and for their Industrial Relations office...
Churches march in silence for peace
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Churches march in silence for peace
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November 21, 2017
Hundreds of people, including clergy, politicians and representatives of various groups, walked together in silence last Friday night to express a sin...
Popular radio personality turns life around after diabetes diagnosis
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Popular radio personality turns life around after diabetes diagnosis
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November 21, 2017
When he received his diabetes diagnosis, he was devastated. But one year on, popular radio personality Dwight “Bing” Joseph has turned adversity i...
School bus, motorcycle collide in Georgetown
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School bus, motorcycle collide in Georgetown
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November 17, 2017
An electrician from Georgetown was seriously injured on Thursday morning, when his motorbike collided with a school bus. At round 9 a.m., Osmore Franc...
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Man accused of making threats to magistrate appears in court today
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November 14, 2017
A man who is alleged to have used threatening language in relation to the life of a magistrate will appear at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court today...
22-year-old charged with robbing cruise ship visitor
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22-year-old charged with robbing cruise ship visitor
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November 14, 2017
A 22-year-old man may face jail time if he is found guilty of the daylight robbery of a tourist. Jervany Baptiste of Rose Place has been charged with ...
12 injured as ‘Scrape’ hits pole, flips over embankment
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12 injured as ‘Scrape’ hits pole, flips over embankment
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November 14, 2017
The drivers of the 43 minivans who were hired to take persons on the ‘Unsolved Mysteries Road Trip’ were all briefed about what was expected of th...
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Catholics to hold silent candlelight peace walk
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November 10, 2017
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kingstown, in response to an increase in violent crime here, will next Friday, November 17, hold an ecumenical service a...
‘I cannot allow … criminals to stop me from doing my job’
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‘I cannot allow … criminals to stop me from doing my job’
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November 10, 2017
A matter in which a magistrate was informed of a threat against his life is being investigated by the police. On Wednesday, magistrate Rickie Burnett ...
It’s us, not Gov’t!  – Union official
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It’s us, not Gov’t! – Union official
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November 10, 2017
The recent announcement by Government that 100 graduate teachers will be appointed in January, 2018, and others over a period of time, is as a result ...
PM Gonsalves  announces  major Cabinet reshuffle
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PM Gonsalves announces major Cabinet reshuffle
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November 10, 2017
Camillo Gonsalves is this country’s new Minister of Finance. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves relinquished responsibility for the important Finance...
Family wants to know why youth was shot
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Family wants to know why youth was shot
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November 7, 2017
by Lyf Compton The family of Mrie Holder, the 19-year-old mechanic who was shot and killed on Thursday, November 2, would like to know why he was kill...
DJ Crizmo a person of  interest in rape probe
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DJ Crizmo a person of interest in rape probe
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November 3, 2017
Kesron Jacobs, alias “DJ Crizmo”, a person of interest in the sexual assault of a Grade Six pupil, was up to press time, still on the run. On Tues...
Misunderstanding causes uproar at ceremony to reward students
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Misunderstanding causes uproar at ceremony to reward students
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November 3, 2017
by Crystal Bacchus An uproar interrupted yesterday’s ceremony to reward students for their academic achievements at this year’s CSEC, CAPE and Ass...
SDA Drill Squad wows crowd at Independence  military parade
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SDA Drill Squad wows crowd at Independence military parade
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October 31, 2017
The National Drill Squad of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA) stole the show at this year’s Independence military parade at the Victoria Park. ...
Locally registered companies involved in FBI money laundering case
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Locally registered companies involved in FBI money laundering case
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October 31, 2017
Two locally registered companies, alleged to be involved in the movement of US$1.4 million from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to the United Stat...
Public Speaking champ says students need a voice
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Public Speaking champ says students need a voice
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October 31, 2017
Students sometimes feel voiceless, powerless and like slaves to a system they cannot control. At other times, they feel encaged and unable to escape t...
Two charged in relation to largest mass shooting incident in SVG
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Two charged in relation to largest mass shooting incident in SVG
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October 26, 2017
Two men have been charged with the murder of Gregory “Woody” Abraham, who died two days after he was shot in what is, to date, the largest mass sh...
Petitioners  reject consent order to  inspect ballots
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Petitioners reject consent order to inspect ballots
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October 26, 2017
by Katherine Renton After two days of contemplation in the High Court, the draft order for consent of inspection of ballot boxes from the Central Leew...
Dr Jason Haynes reaps success after hardship,  ridicule
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Dr Jason Haynes reaps success after hardship, ridicule
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October 26, 2017
by Lyf Compton Dr Jason Kenroy Haynes knows what is it to feel ridiculed, mocked and laughed at as a child, but that did not stop him from reaching fo...
My daughter will be administered HPV vaccine – Health official
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My daughter will be administered HPV vaccine – Health official
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October 26, 2017
by Crystal Bacchus Health officials here are standing firm in their professional opinion that the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, which is being ...
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Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
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Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
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July 7, 2025
With the Soca Monarch finals out of the way, all eyes and ears are turned towards Kingstown in anticipation for who will capture the 2025 Road March t...
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 ...

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