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No real evidence of human trafficking here – PM

INVESTIGATIONS by the “Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit” surrounding a local business run by a Chinese national have not currently revealed evidence w...

May 4, 2018

Front Page, Main

Amerijet moves over 36,000 pounds of tuna, conch out of AIA

OVER 36,000 POUNDS of tuna and conch were exported from St Vincent and the Grenadines this past Wednesday, the largest export of seafood on record for...

May 4, 2018

Front Page, Main

‘War Teacher’ shot dead by police

A 26-YEAR-OLD MAN, known to his friends as “War Teacher”, was shot and killed by police officers patrolling the Gibson Corner area, last Tuesday, Apri...

April 20, 2018

News

Healthcare workers required to take boosters every 5 months

Healthcare workers in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are now required to take COVID-19 boosters at five-month intervals. This is according to a m...

August 9, 2022

News

Installation of Bailey Bridge to commence this week

Residents north of the Rabacca Dry River are already giving thanks that one of the promised Bailey bridges in the area is now closer to becoming a rea...

August 9, 2022

News

Education Acts amended to allow for set up of new higher education ministry

A suite of education related Acts has been amended by Parliament to pave the way for the establishment of a new ministry or agency as part of a thrust...

August 9, 2022

News

Event promoters team up with Belair Government School PTA to assist graduates

Five graduates of the Belair Government School are the recipients of assistance packages from Bridgelyme, a group of friends formed almost 15 years ag...

August 9, 2022

News

Eight students receive scholarships and bursaries from FLOW (+ Video)

Four students have received full scholarship packages from telecommunications company FLOW, while four others received one time grants. Receiving the ...

August 9, 2022

Editorial

Sport and Mini-States: Opportunities must be seized

Within the space of one month, the athletes of the Caribbean have been afforded the precious opportunities of competing on the global stage at two maj...

August 9, 2022

Editorial

Continuation of ULP status quo a unified consensus?

Last Sunday, July 31, the governing Unity Labour Party (ULP) held its national Convention at the Campden Park Secondary School. Given the proximity of...

August 5, 2022

Editorial

Emancipation and Decolonization

As we prepare to commemorate Emancipation Day, albeit in a rather limited form given its significance, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has provided ...

July 29, 2022

Editorial

One door closes, another opens

THE CARIBBEAN CAN be at least moderately pleased at the outcome of the just concluded World Athletics Championships held in the United States north-we...

July 26, 2022

Editorial

Guns and murder

Every time we hear reports of a new murder, there is reaction in the society. In most cases there is genuine concern for our safety and security and t...

July 22, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

West Indies cricket needs a rethink

EDITOR: West Indies white ball cricket team has not yet returned the joy and smile on West Indian faces, for they are consistently loosing as if it is...

August 5, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Asking teachers to reapply for jobs is totally unjust

EDITOR: Allow me the privilege to vent my concern on a matter, which I assume still rest heavily on the minds of many Vincentians. It’s almost one yea...

August 5, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

The family legacy

EDITOR: We were royalty and we knew it. European blood flowed in our veins and we were proud to be associated with our Scottish ancestry. Being connec...

August 5, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Leadership really matters

EDITOR: “Everything rises and falls on leadership” is one of John Maxwell’s more popular quotes on the topic of leadership. For some, this has become ...

August 5, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

UWI Open Campus’ conference gave clear picture of SVG’s history, ancestry and heritage

EDITOR: Emancipation Day is generally a day of reflection on the historical, social and cultural development of the nation. This year it is easy to pu...

July 29, 2022