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Carpenter fights to rebuild life after arson, cutlass attack
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Carpenter fights to rebuild life after arson, cutlass attack
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November 17, 2017
A middle-aged mason has been forced to start rebuilding his life, after he lost all of his possessions during an attempt on his life. On November 1, E...
Father seeks compensation for abused 7-year-old
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Father seeks compensation for abused 7-year-old
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November 17, 2017
Orlando Browne, the father of a seven-year-old boy who was beaten by his stepfather for not being able to do his homework, will be seeking compensatio...
At VJ’s cooking is done with  a lot of love
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At VJ’s cooking is done with a lot of love
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November 14, 2017
In that block of businesses along lower Bay Street stretching west from ACE, sits a restaurant and bar which has been in operation for four decades. V...
Sandy Bay resident drinks hand sanitizer in court
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Sandy Bay resident drinks hand sanitizer in court
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November 14, 2017
A defendant who exhibited childlike behaviour in court last Friday, including drinking hand sanitizer, has been denied bail. Shemmar Baptiste appeared...
Year One DASGS remain SVGCC’s Inter-divisional Football champs
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Year One DASGS remain SVGCC’s Inter-divisional Football champs
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November 14, 2017
Year One Arts, Sciences and General Studies kept off debutants All Saints Medical, three goals to nil in kicks from the penalty spot, to retain the Fr...
Phoenix Kitchen – Rising to meet the expectations of Vincy taste buds
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Phoenix Kitchen – Rising to meet the expectations of Vincy taste buds
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November 10, 2017
‘Come eat with us.’ It’s an open invitation extended to Vincentians for breakfast, lunch or dinner on any day of the week. The venue: Phoenix Ki...
Make reading a priority for children – Mother of honour student
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Make reading a priority for children – Mother of honour student
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November 10, 2017
A mother of two from Belair is encouraging parents to make reading a priority for children, as reading has many benefits. “I think that a lot of par...
SVGCC Physical Education students rank high on region’s CAPE list
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SVGCC Physical Education students rank high on region’s CAPE list
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November 10, 2017
by Rohan Thomas Four students from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) are among the top 10 on the regional merit list in Phys...
Rodney Small, influencing young lives with pan
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Rodney Small, influencing young lives with pan
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November 7, 2017
There are persons who just stand out in musical circles for the heart they bring to their music. Rodney Small is in that rare group of talent, who see...
Long Wall woman claims to be tormented in her home
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Long Wall woman claims to be tormented in her home
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November 7, 2017
Margaret Cyrus of Long Wall is calling on the relevant authorities to help her get several unwanted persons out of her home. Last week, during a visit...
VINLEC shines brightest in customer service
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VINLEC shines brightest in customer service
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November 3, 2017
Utility companies are not usually very popular with the public, especially when it comes to customer service. However, there is one that outshines all...
Autistic student back in school, doing well – mom
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Autistic student back in school, doing well – mom
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November 3, 2017
Lancelot Junior Douglas, the five-year-old child who made headlines when he was removed from mainstream schooling, is back in class and doing well. La...
Fanfare Events, continuing to make occasions special
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Fanfare Events, continuing to make occasions special
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October 31, 2017
Alexis John knew that he wanted to get into his own business, but hadn’t a clue what that would be. However, as they were winding down at his then w...
Businesses  hopeful after  successful  ‘Everything  Vincy Expo’
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Businesses hopeful after successful ‘Everything Vincy Expo’
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October 31, 2017
by Katherine Renton The first ever “Everything Vincy Exposition” launched explosively on Independence Day, with the hopes of many local businesses...
Grass mat made by inmates to be displayed at PM’s residence
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Grass mat made by inmates to be displayed at PM’s residence
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October 26, 2017
The largest vetiver grass mat to be produced in SVG is now on display at the Prime Minister’s official residence at Old Montrose. The mat, made by 1...
Legislation needed to regulate legal practitioners – Court
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Legislation needed to regulate legal practitioners – Court
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October 20, 2017
The need for legislation to regulate legal practitioners and for them to engage in good client care practices has been emphasized in a case involving ...
Landscaper Ras John –  enhancing the beauty of SVG
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Landscaper Ras John – enhancing the beauty of SVG
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October 20, 2017
His mother named him Edroy Aster, but he has long been known simply as Ras John. The aster is a Chinese flower “so it come like my mom already knew ...
No schoolchild is turned away from  Salvation Army’s  feeding programme
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No schoolchild is turned away from Salvation Army’s feeding programme
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October 17, 2017
There are some distinguishing features about the Salvation Army which make Salvationists stand out wherever they are.  The white-on-red crest with the...
Guardsman ahead of the curve in local Security Services
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Guardsman ahead of the curve in local Security Services
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October 13, 2017
Think safe...Think Guardsman. This is more than just a slogan for the security company, as Guardsman goes above and beyond to ensure that they are sim...
Past primary school principals honoured for years of service
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Past primary school principals honoured for years of service
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October 13, 2017
Thirteen past primary school principals were honoured at the Primary Principals Association Awards Luncheon, held at the Young Island Resort on Tuesda...
Camille Crichton – poised to take her business to another level
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Camille Crichton – poised to take her business to another level
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October 3, 2017
Were it not for the goodness of God, Camille Crichton, founder and owner of Professional Secretarial and Consultancy Services Inc, is certain she woul...
Van shot up in Edinboro
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Van shot up in Edinboro
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September 29, 2017
Multiple warnings given to a van driver to stop plying the Edinboro route resulted in the minivan he drives being shot up two Fridays ago, at around 8...
Desmond Arrindell – reluctant intern, now ace broadcaster
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Desmond Arrindell – reluctant intern, now ace broadcaster
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September 29, 2017
He had a tag line sometime back that stated in part: “If it makes you feel warm and tranquil inside, just call me Dezzie.” And, that’s just what...
Faith Temple Pre-school – serving  generations
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Faith Temple Pre-school – serving generations
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September 26, 2017
Pre-school is about energy, creativity, colour, engagement – where learning is fun, where children begin to build friendships and parents become an ...
Ease of getting guns at centre of killings in SVG, says PM
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Ease of getting guns at centre of killings in SVG, says PM
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September 26, 2017
At the heart of the killings that have been taking place in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is the ease with which people are able to get guns. Th...
Erica’s products – big on quality, standards
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Erica’s products – big on quality, standards
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September 22, 2017
It is well established that Vincentians like their meats and fish well seasoned. And, there are many who must add a dash or more of pepper sauce to th...
Hungry man steals hamburger maker
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Hungry man steals hamburger maker
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September 22, 2017
The keen observation skills of police constable Keisha Layne have worked against 23-year-old Jamal Carter. Carter appeared at the Serious Offences Cou...
OT’s furniture: Over 50, but still number one – A chat with Omroy ‘OT’ Mayers
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OT’s furniture: Over 50, but still number one – A chat with Omroy ‘OT’ Mayers
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September 15, 2017
QUESTION: OT Mayers and Finishing and Furnishing are synonymous with local furniture manufacturing, how did it start for you? RESPONSE: I started it f...
Woman goes from failing  Common Entrance Exam twice, to earning doctorate
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Woman goes from failing Common Entrance Exam twice, to earning doctorate
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September 15, 2017
Wendy-Ann Richardson had to write the Common Entrance Exam three times before she passed. But today, she is the holder of a doctorate in Corporate Gov...
Caribbean Style & Culture Awards, Fashion Showcase 2018
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Caribbean Style & Culture Awards, Fashion Showcase 2018
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September 15, 2017
Karib Nation Inc is sending out a call for submissions from Caribbean fashion designers, models and photographers to be part of the 2018 Caribbean Sty...
‘The original Vincy ting’ makes effervescent comeback
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‘The original Vincy ting’ makes effervescent comeback
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September 12, 2017
It has been a ‘Vincy ting’ since 1952, so Vincentians were naturally disappointed when the popular local drink, Ju-C, fizzled out in 2010 with the...
‘When you stand as surety, it is serious business’ – Chief Magistrate
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‘When you stand as surety, it is serious business’ – Chief Magistrate
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September 12, 2017
Two women now better understand that acting as a surety for someone charged with a criminal offence is not something one should enter into lightly. La...
Fine Things –  a dream realized
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Fine Things – a dream realized
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September 8, 2017
Glender Francois has always had a passion for lovely things and a desire to engage in a productive enterprise that she enjoys. That dream was realized...
DJ Laser uses talent to resist temptations
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DJ Laser uses talent to resist temptations
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September 8, 2017
Nineteen-year-old Jandell Haywood, known in the Vincentian music circles as “DJ Laser”, is fulfilling a dream, and is using disc jockeying as a me...
Backyard Adventures – A child’s dream brought to life
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Backyard Adventures – A child’s dream brought to life
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September 5, 2017
It’s the backyard a child dreams of, and it’s open to all children, as well as the young at heart. Backyard Adventures, the best birthday party ve...
Resident threatened to call  police on mother
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Resident threatened to call police on mother
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September 2, 2017
The pregnant woman, who was charged last Wednesday with murdering her three-year-old son, had been warned by a resident of South Rivers. Joel "Marganâ...
Coach Mike ‘Mercy’ Ollivierre, IT-DAT aiming high
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Coach Mike ‘Mercy’ Ollivierre, IT-DAT aiming high
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September 1, 2017
They call him ‘coach’, and that’s what Mike “Mercy” Ollivierre has been for just about all of his working life. While he has spent the bulk ...
Romeo’s  Upholstery: Giving new life to old  furnishings
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Romeo’s Upholstery: Giving new life to old furnishings
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August 29, 2017
Thinking of tossing out the beat-up piece of furniture that no longer does anything for your room? You should reconsider, as there is an available ‘...
Georgetown man  creates  innovative electric coconut grinder
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Georgetown man creates innovative electric coconut grinder
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August 29, 2017
by Gloridene Hoyte-John Tired of spending hours grating a coconut and ending up with painful bruises and cuts on your knuckles? The days of that may b...
Convict attacks schoolgirl, says he was hungry for blood
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Convict attacks schoolgirl, says he was hungry for blood
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August 29, 2017
A man who told the court he was hungry for blood has been sentenced to six additional years in prison. Tedford Baptiste, a resident of Sandy Bay, appe...
Rachel Laborde provides humble hospitality at Murray Heights Hotel
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Rachel Laborde provides humble hospitality at Murray Heights Hotel
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August 25, 2017
She is short in stature, but her big, beaming smile and engaging personality fill up the room as she welcomes you to Murray Heights Hotel. SVG’s Bes...
Vinlec micro grid  project to bring renewable energy to Mayreau
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Vinlec micro grid project to bring renewable energy to Mayreau
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August 25, 2017
The St Vincent Electricity Services Ltd (VINLEC) is in the process of developing a micro grid project that would bring clean, renewable energy to the ...
No stopping for Stop Light
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No stopping for Stop Light
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August 18, 2017
When Yvonne Thomas opened her first restaurant on December 3, 1993, she didn’t give it a name. Customers referred to her establishment by the name o...
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PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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July 1, 2025
The education revolution introduced by the Ralph Gonsalves-led administration following the win of his Unity Labour Party (ULP), in the 2001 general e...
Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
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Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
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July 1, 2025
One year ago today, on July 1, 2024, Hurricane Beryl, a category five hurricane, struck St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and nearby islands, leavin...
Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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July 1, 2025
Educators in St Vincent and the Grenadines are being urged to do away with the approach of having students just blindly follow instructions in the tea...
CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
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CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
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July 1, 2025
Minister of Education, Curtis King, said the results of this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA)examination are inspirational. He told the...
Eleven selected to go up against MaddZart for Calypso Crown
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Eleven selected to go up against MaddZart for Calypso Crown
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July 1, 2025
Eleven calypsonians have been selected from the Calypso semi-finals to compete in the Calypso finals scheduled for Sunday, July 6, 2025 in at Dimanche...

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