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Independence Messages

45 Years of togetherness, prosperity, and perseverance
Independence Messages
45 Years of togetherness, prosperity, and perseverance
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October 25, 2024
Independence Message from Her Excellency Dame Susan D. Dougan, GCMG, OBE, Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines Fellow Vincentians, St. Vi...
Reclamation of Independence 45 years ago
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Reclamation of Independence 45 years ago
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October 25, 2024
Independence Day Message 2024, from Dr The Honourable Ralph E. Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Forty-five years ago, on Oct...
Our best days are ahead of us
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Our best days are ahead of us
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October 25, 2024
Independence Message of The Honourable Dr. Godwin Friday, Leader of the Opposition, October 27, 2024 Fellow Vincentians, friends, Greetings and best w...
Resilience and perseverance in challenging times
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Resilience and perseverance in challenging times
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October 25, 2024
Independence message from Commissioner of Police, Enville Williams My fellow Vincentians, In these times of reflection and renewal, I address you with...
Father of  Independence
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Father of Independence
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October 25, 2024
By Edgan Lewis Quammie That Fabian socialist, Was a true nationalist. Constrained by size and resource; Yet, he did take the right course. To sail the...
Let us enhance the dignity of every person
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Let us enhance the dignity of every person
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October 25, 2024
Independence Message from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Christian Council As we proudly celebrate our Forty Fifth Anniversary of Independence, it ...
‘What e’er the future brings, Our faith will see us through’
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‘What e’er the future brings, Our faith will see us through’
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October 24, 2024
Independence Message from Rev. Stephen Ollivierre - District Presiding Bishop, and Pastor of Faith Temple Church Our National Anthem, a powerful song ...
Celebrating with a sense of pride and joy
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Celebrating with a sense of pride and joy
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October 24, 2024
Independence Message from Archbishop Melford Pompey of the Spiritual Baptist Archdiocese It’s another independence anniversary to reflect, to focus, t...
Governor General’s Deputy urges  perseverance at Thanksgiving Service
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Governor General’s Deputy urges perseverance at Thanksgiving Service
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October 24, 2024
As St Vincent and the Grenadines prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary of political independence, Vincentians are being called upon to persevere....
Resilience and Growth: Celebrating Independence amidst Challenges
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Resilience and Growth: Celebrating Independence amidst Challenges
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October 26, 2023
by Augustine Ferdinand  Director of the Institute of Governance and Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean Forty-four years ago, St. Vincent and ...
Our Resilience, Our Fortitude, Our People, Our Identity…Road to 45
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Our Resilience, Our Fortitude, Our People, Our Identity…Road to 45
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October 26, 2023
from: Her Excellency Dame Susan D. Dougan GCMG, OBE to mark the 44th Anniversary of Independence of SVG As our nation celebrates 44 years of Independe...
Political stability and socio-economic progress amidst challenges and burdens
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Political stability and socio-economic progress amidst challenges and burdens
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October 26, 2023
by: Dr The Honourable Ralph E. Gonsalves Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines RECLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE Forty-four years ago, on October...
We can shape our destiny and make things better
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We can shape our destiny and make things better
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October 26, 2023
Independence Address of Dr the Honourable Godwin Friday Leader of the Opposition Fellow Vincentians and Friends, Greetings, on this the 44th anniversa...
May Peace Reign in our Land
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May Peace Reign in our Land
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October 26, 2023
SVG 44th Independence Anniversary Message to the Nation by Enville Williams Commissioner of Police (Ag) Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police For...
As a nation we must redouble our efforts on the road to 45
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As a nation we must redouble our efforts on the road to 45
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October 26, 2023
Independence Message from Archbishop Melford Pompey Spiritual Baptist Archdiocese of St Vincent the Grenadines “Surely his salvation is at hand for th...
We ought to be  concerned about our identity as a people
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We ought to be concerned about our identity as a people
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October 26, 2023
St Vincent and the Grenadines Christian Council Independence Message 2023 Over the past 12 months we continued to experience the goodness of Almighty ...
Independence Message from US Youth Ambassador for St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Independence Message from US Youth Ambassador for St Vincent and the Grenadines
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October 26, 2022
On the 27th day of October, our nation celebrates its 43rd anniversary of Independence. While it is quite evident that tremendous growth has taken pla...
Our resilience, our fortitude, our people
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Our resilience, our fortitude, our people
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October 21, 2022
MESSAGE FROM HER EXCELLENCY DAME SUSAN D. DOUGAN, GCMG, OBE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES, TO MARK THE 43RD ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPE...
Resilience and fortitude
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Resilience and fortitude
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October 21, 2022
by Dr. Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves Prime Minister, St Vincent and the Grenadines ON OCTOBER 27, 2022, St. Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates and commem...
A Time for Hope and Renewal
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A Time for Hope and Renewal
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October 21, 2022
From Leader of the Opposition, Hon’ Dr Godwin Friday. MY FELLOW VINCENTIANS, as we celebrate our 43rd year of Independence, we do so in a world that h...
Surmounting the challenges as Resilient People
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Surmounting the challenges as Resilient People
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October 21, 2022
FROM THE Commissioner of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, Colin O John AS COMMISSIONER of Police of the Royal St. Vincent and the...
We must be willing to take responsibility for each other
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We must be willing to take responsibility for each other
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October 21, 2022
From the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Christian Council On this our 43rd anniversary of Independence, Vincentians are invited to reflect on the them...
Let us appreciate and thank God for getting us this far
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Let us appreciate and thank God for getting us this far
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October 21, 2022
From Bishop Stephen Ollivierre, Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies St. Vincent and the Grenadines District Let us be thankful that we can celeb...
Let’s be grateful and celebrate
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Let’s be grateful and celebrate
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October 21, 2022
From Pastor Henry R Snagg President, SVG Mission of Seventh-day Adventists Fellow citizens and residents, it is a blessing for us to enjoy the gift of...
Yuremei – Our Faith Will See Us Through
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Yuremei – Our Faith Will See Us Through
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October 22, 2021
MESSAGE FROM HER EXCELLENCY DAME SUSAN D. DOUGAN, GCMG, OBE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES TO MARK THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPEND...
Perilous and uncertain times
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Perilous and uncertain times
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October 22, 2021
BY: DR. THE HON. RALPH E. GONSALVES PRIME MINISTER OF ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES OUR NATION’S 42nd anniversary of independence finds us at perilous...
Together, Let us overcome and prosper
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Together, Let us overcome and prosper
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October 22, 2021
by: DR GODWIN FRIDAY Leader of the Opposition New Democratic Party Fellow Vincentians, Friends, On our national birthday— our 42nd year of Independenc...
‘Triumph through the changing scenes’
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‘Triumph through the changing scenes’
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October 22, 2021
INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE – 2021 from Commissioner of Police, Colin John MY FELLOW Vincentians – here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and in the Di...
Let us remain united to stem anything that may cause a divide
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Let us remain united to stem anything that may cause a divide
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October 22, 2021
INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE from The Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies St. Vincent and the Grenadines District INDEPENDENCE DAY is a time to reflect ...
Together we can rise from the ashes
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Together we can rise from the ashes
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October 22, 2021
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Christian Council’s Message to mark the 42nd Anniversary of Independence AS WE CELEBRATE Our 42nd Anniversary of Indepe...
Coping in challenging times…
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Coping in challenging times…
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October 23, 2020
MESSAGE FROM HER EXCELLENCY DAME SUSAN D. DOUGAN, GCMG, OBE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES TO MARK THE 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPEN...
More progress, prosperity, and development despite challenges
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More progress, prosperity, and development despite challenges
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October 23, 2020
by: DR. THE HON. RALPH E. GONSALVES PRIME MINISTER Forty-one years ago, on October 27, 1979, St. Vincent and the Grenadines regained its independence ...
Our choice for a brighter future
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Our choice for a brighter future
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October 23, 2020
by: DR GODWIN FRIDAY ON THIS DAY, the 41st year of our political independence, we must recall the hard work and dedication of Robert Milton Cato and a...
Value Liberty of Conscience at Independence
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Value Liberty of Conscience at Independence
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October 23, 2020
by: The Executive Thusian Institute for Religious Liberty Inc. The members of the Thusian Institute for Religious Liberty Inc. (TIRL) wish all Vincent...
Prayer for the Nation’s 41st Independent Birthday
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Prayer for the Nation’s 41st Independent Birthday
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October 23, 2020
by Canon Dr. Phyllis Ralph Browne St Mary’s (Mother Ralph) Baptist Church - Fountain Lord God Almighty, you are the great Alpha, the Pantocrator Elohi...
A Time For Reflection
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A Time For Reflection
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October 23, 2020
by Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines District Bishop Stephen Ollivierre The year 2...
‘Our faith has seen us through’
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‘Our faith has seen us through’
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October 23, 2020
Mr. Colin O. John, Commissioner of Police To say that the year 2020 was a challenging and unprecedented one will be a gross understatement. This is tr...
God give us the fortitude to overcome
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God give us the fortitude to overcome
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October 23, 2020
by: Archbishop Melford Pompey of the Spiritual Baptist Archdiocese “For brethren ye have been called unto liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by...
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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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