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HIV community animator seeking assistance to continue programme
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HIV community animator seeking assistance to continue programme
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November 25, 2014
With the abrupt closure of the Caribbean HIV AIDS Alliance (CHAA) in St Vincent and the Grenadines, there are over 300 persons living with HIV and AID...
‘Crafty’ Hunter spared further jail time
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‘Crafty’ Hunter spared further jail time
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November 25, 2014
Peruvian Vale resident Molicia Hunter has been spared further jail time by magistrate Carla James. James yesterday gave the 29-year-old mother of two ...
Female LIAT flight attendant guilty of money laundering
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Female LIAT flight attendant guilty of money laundering
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November 25, 2014
A flight attendant of Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) was yesterday, at the Serious Offences Court, slapped with a $10,000 fine after pleading gu...
VSPCA calls on police to uphold animal cruelty laws
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VSPCA calls on police to uphold animal cruelty laws
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November 21, 2014
The Vincentian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VSPCA) is calling on the local police force to uphold the laws regarding cruelty to d...
SVG records some modest growth in 2014 – IMF official
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SVG records some modest growth in 2014 – IMF official
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November 21, 2014
Although this country recently experienced a natural disaster, the economy of St Vincent and the Grenadines recorded modest growth for 2014. This is a...
Chikungunya virus affecting blood donation numbers
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Chikungunya virus affecting blood donation numbers
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November 21, 2014
Over the past three months, the number of persons being deferred from donating blood because they have contracted the chikungunya virus has seen a ten...
Body fished out of water of Kingstown harbour
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Body fished out of water of Kingstown harbour
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November 18, 2014
Police here are still trying to piece together the puzzle surrounding the death of New Montrose resident, Paul Williams. Williams’ lifeless body was...
41 retired teachers honoured after spending over 30 years in the field
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41 retired teachers honoured after spending over 30 years in the field
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November 18, 2014
For their outstanding service and contribution to nation building, 41 retired teachers were honoured last Thursday, after spending over 30 years in th...
Teachers show solidarity with march, rally
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Teachers show solidarity with march, rally
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November 18, 2014
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU), last Friday, filled the streets of Kingstown with the sound of singing, as its members to...
CWSA not responsible for Green Hill housing delay – Saunders
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CWSA not responsible for Green Hill housing delay – Saunders
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November 18, 2014
If the calculations of Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) general manager Garth Saunders are correct, owners of houses under construction at ...
Gunshot victim was trying to turn his life around – friends
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Gunshot victim was trying to turn his life around – friends
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November 14, 2014
Friends of gunshot victim Damien Blucher say that the young man was trying to get his life in order in recent times, but activities in his past may ha...
Diabetes related amputations almost double since 2008
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Diabetes related amputations almost double since 2008
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November 14, 2014
According to a physician within the Department of Wellness and Disease Prevention Management, there has been a “frightening” increase in the numbe...
Prisoner recaptured shortly after escaping police custody
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Prisoner recaptured shortly after escaping police custody
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November 14, 2014
Largo Heights resident Evista Baptiste says the only reason he attempted to escape police custody last Tuesday, was in order to get money to pay a $90...
Centenary celebrations of the SVG Girl Guide Association climax with parade
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Centenary celebrations of the SVG Girl Guide Association climax with parade
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November 14, 2014
After a packed year of activities, the members of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Girl Guide Association culminated its centenary celebrations on Tu...
PM confirms reports of theft at Argyle  airport project
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PM confirms reports of theft at Argyle airport project
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November 11, 2014
There will be zero tolerance for persons caught stealing in relation to the Argyle international airport project. This was made clear by Prime Ministe...
DJPEM reboot to land schools’ table tennis glory
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DJPEM reboot to land schools’ table tennis glory
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November 11, 2014
The Dr JP Eustace Memorial (DJPEM) has arisen from the ashes to capture the team title of the Secondary Schools’ Table Tennis Tournament. After bein...
Trough system dumps over 125 mm of rain on St Vincent
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Trough system dumps over 125 mm of rain on St Vincent
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November 11, 2014
An official at the Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) on Monday said that a major road blockage in Overland should have been cle...
SVG’s murder toll for 2014 rises to 34
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SVG’s murder toll for 2014 rises to 34
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November 11, 2014
With roughly a month left to go before the end of the year, this country recorded its 32nd, 33rd, and 34th murders over the weekend. Keon Lawrence, 38...
IADC acquires three aircraft rescue and fire-fighting trucks; other equipment arriving soon – IADC CEO
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IADC acquires three aircraft rescue and fire-fighting trucks; other equipment arriving soon – IADC CEO
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November 7, 2014
With the three aircraft rescue and fire-fighting trucks safely tucked away at the ET Joshua Airport in Arnos Vale, CEO of the International Airport De...
Family, friends dealt heavy blow by sudden loss of Maloney
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Family, friends dealt heavy blow by sudden loss of Maloney
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November 7, 2014
An entire Marriaqua community is reaching out in comfort to the immediate and extended family of Eustace Maloney, following his unexpected and shockin...
Remedial work at Clare Valley has begun on eight houses
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Remedial work at Clare Valley has begun on eight houses
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November 7, 2014
The lead engineer tasked with carrying out the remedial work at the Clare Valley housing development has said that although progress is being made, so...
Woman pretends to be white and scams man out of over $26,000
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Woman pretends to be white and scams man out of over $26,000
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November 7, 2014
A Peruvian Vale woman will return to the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court today, where she will be sentenced on 12 counts of deception. Molecia Hunter, ...
Prospect resident celebrates  one hundredth birthday
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Prospect resident celebrates one hundredth birthday
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October 31, 2014
If you want to live to be 100 or beyond, the secret is to put your faith in God - this according to Florence Morgan who celebrated her milestone birth...
SVG needs to place more emphasis on erecting sporting facilities
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SVG needs to place more emphasis on erecting sporting facilities
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October 31, 2014
This country’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player, Sancho Lyttle, says the only way this country will benefit from sports...
SVG celebrates 35th anniversary of Independence
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SVG celebrates 35th anniversary of Independence
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October 31, 2014
Fifteen individuals, including five sports personalities, three singers, one dramatist/writer and two pannists, have each been accorded the privilege ...
Oil tanker denied entry into Vincentian waters
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Oil tanker denied entry into Vincentian waters
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October 31, 2014
An oil tanker was denied entry into Vincentian waters earlier this month, when officials of this country were informed that two of the crew members we...
Calder resident dies after being struck on head
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Calder resident dies after being struck on head
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October 24, 2014
The Yearwood family of Calder say they are shocked and bewildered at the killing of 28-year-old Desborne “Des” Yearwood. The circumstances surroun...
Woman shot dead in front of her 8-year-old daughter
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Woman shot dead in front of her 8-year-old daughter
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October 24, 2014
Leon Small, boyfriend of gunshot victim Aninka "Ninka" Stowe, said she fell into his arms, moments after being shot. Stowe, 23, a shopkeeper of Redem...
February brings public speaking trophy to  Mountain View Academy
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February brings public speaking trophy to Mountain View Academy
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October 24, 2014
February might be the second month of the year, but this year’s winner of the Lion’s Club South/LIME Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition...
Shannique Clarke receives Prime Minister’s medal
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Shannique Clarke receives Prime Minister’s medal
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October 24, 2014
Shannique Clarke, who gained seven Grade 1 passes with all A profiles in the 2014 CXC Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations will receive the 201...
SVG cops second runner-up title in MCI
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SVG cops second runner-up title in MCI
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October 21, 2014
A young model and dancer is encouraging young males not to shy away from representing their country in pageants. Godwin Charles returned to St Vincent...
Other OECS territories to adopt measures taken by SVG for preventing ebola
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Other OECS territories to adopt measures taken by SVG for preventing ebola
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October 21, 2014
St Vincent and the Grenadines has been singled out and congratulated for taking the initiative to restrict the entry of persons from ebola-affected co...
PM’s daughter admitted to Bar
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PM’s daughter admitted to Bar
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October 21, 2014
Isis Gonsalves, the third child and first daughter of Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has been admitted to practice law as a barrister and solicito...
Lessons learned from chikungunya should help region
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Lessons learned from chikungunya should help region
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October 21, 2014
Grenada’s health minister Dr Clarise Modeste says that the region has learned fast from the chikungunya epidemic that has swept through the area, bu...
Lawyer for owners of Mespo property says the time for playing games is over
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Lawyer for owners of Mespo property says the time for playing games is over
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October 17, 2014
The lawyer for the new owners of a property at Mesopotamia, presently occupied by Thomas Augustus “Chippy” Browne, has written to Browne’s pries...
Fisherman becomes overnight celebrity with catch of the day
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Fisherman becomes overnight celebrity with catch of the day
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October 17, 2014
Fisherman and diver Yashima “Diver” Fitzpatrick says it was just another day at sea for him, when, on October 9, he caught a huge fish that still ...
HLDC Chair demands damages from Opposition Leader
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HLDC Chair demands damages from Opposition Leader
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October 17, 2014
Chair of the Housing and Land Development Corporation (HLDC) Beresford Phillips has demanded an apology and $140,000 in damages, from Leader of the Op...
Custodial sentence not warranted in this case – Magistrate
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Custodial sentence not warranted in this case – Magistrate
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October 17, 2014
A custodial sentence is not warranted in the case in which former High Court registrar Vanessa Tamara Gibson-Marks pleaded guilty to theft and abuse o...
Prime Minister in ‘good health’ on return from Cuba
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Prime Minister in ‘good health’ on return from Cuba
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October 14, 2014
It was a modest, yet exuberant crowd that turned up at the ET Joshua Airport last Saturday afternoon, to welcome back Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalve...
Bursary recipients urged to make good use of opportunities
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Bursary recipients urged to make good use of opportunities
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October 14, 2014
A great burden has been lifted from the shoulders of three individuals who are pursuing Bachelors degrees at the University of the West Indies Open Ca...
Vincentian killed  in Miami Carnival
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Vincentian killed in Miami Carnival
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October 14, 2014
A Vincentian woman was killed on Sunday during Miami Carnival, in what is being described as a freak accident. CBS Miami reports that Jacqueline Coomb...
Fire guts Charles Verbeke Centre, displacing Grade 6 students
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Fire guts Charles Verbeke Centre, displacing Grade 6 students
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October 14, 2014
The head teacher of the St Mary’s Roman Catholic School says that every effort would be made to have her displaced grade six pupils back in a classr...
Credit union movement has shown constant growth in past five years – President
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Credit union movement has shown constant growth in past five years – President
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October 10, 2014
In St Vincent and the Grenadines, 66,000 persons are members of credit unions and cooperatives, which, as combined organizations, have an annual gross...
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Government Launches First Aid Training for Forestry Workers Under VEEP
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Government Launches First Aid Training for Forestry Workers Under VEEP
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May 20, 2025
The Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) launched a Wilderness First Aid Training Program on Thursday 15 May, 2025 in collaboration with the Min...
Ring the Bell, Shout Hallelujah! documentary to be aired on Spiritual Baptists holiday
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Ring the Bell, Shout Hallelujah! documentary to be aired on Spiritual Baptists holiday
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May 19, 2025
‘Ring the Bell, Shout Hallelujah!’ documentary is set to be premiered online as part of the celebrations for the first national Spiritual Baptists hol...
Glen resident to appear in court over alleged ‘plum rose’ killing
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Glen resident to appear in court over alleged ‘plum rose’ killing
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May 18, 2025
On Monday, May 19, Glen resident, DeAndre McDonald will appear in court charged with the murder of a man from the same community. McDonald, age 26, is...
Crime Chief, senior officers working around the clock on triple homicide
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Crime Chief, senior officers working around the clock on triple homicide
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May 17, 2025
Three people were shot and killed in Belmont Friday nigh t, May 16 and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Frankie Joseph is pleading with the general publ...
Five dead in one week after Belmont triple homicide
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Five dead in one week after Belmont triple homicide
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May 17, 2025
A fatal shooting which occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025 has claimed the lives of three people and injured at least two others. The shooting took place...

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