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‘A true stalwart of integration’ – CARICOM Secretary-General remembers Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell

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November 26, 2021

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it has noted with ‘profound regret’ the passing of former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Sir J...

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Boobies Boys grant scholarship to Grammar School student

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November 26, 2021

Last Monday morning, November 22, 2021, Israel Cumberbatch of the St Vincent Grammar School became the recipient of a scholarship from a group known a...

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Assistant DPP issued firearm since early 2020

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November 26, 2021

In early 2020 Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Karim Nelson was issued with one Glock firearm and 24 rounds after having received threats to...

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NDP will reinstate workers who are terminated – Friday

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November 26, 2021

If the New Democratic Party (NDP) takes the reins of governance, persons who were fired or forced to resign because of their refusal to take a COVID-1...

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Dr Friday condemns government for making valued workers “disposable”

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November 26, 2021

Leader of the Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) Dr. Godwin Friday says the Unity Labour Party (ULP) government no longer has the trust of the majo...

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Cultural icon falls to his death at his home

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November 26, 2021

Franklyn Dexter Richards’s long-time friend Esworth “Ezzie” Roberts has described him as a true patriot who went out of his way to defend and help St....

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Pastor says he cried on hearing PM’s response to statement from churches

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November 26, 2021

Mercy and compassion is needed in this time as public workers are faced with the choice to vaccinate or lose their jobs if they do not take a COVID-19...

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Police Welfare Association Chair to colleagues: don’t resign, don’t retire

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November 26, 2021

“I am not going to retire and I urge all my members not to retire as well nor resign, we must fight this.” This is the call of Station Sergeant Brento...

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New charter flight route launched between Bequia and St Lucia

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November 26, 2021

Bequia Air, the private aircraft of Bequia Beach Hotel has now launched charter flights between the two Caribbean islands for the first time to create...

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Windsor Grade six students participate in mock parliament

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November 26, 2021

Fourteen Grade six students from the Windsor Primary School were brimming with excitement and curiosity this week, having had the opportunity to visit...

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IICA hands over more vegetable seeds to the Ministry of Agriculture

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November 26, 2021

The International Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA) is playing an integral role in helping the agricultural sector recover from the Vol...

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UWI Medical Alumni Association launches new Endowment Fund

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November 26, 2021

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) through its Medical Alumni Association (UWIMAA) has launched an Endowment of US$1.5 million. Though in its...

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CED and German partner agency launch savings game app

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November 26, 2021

The launch of the Savings Game app here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is being flagged as a tool to foster a culture of saving to drive business d...

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St Martin’s ‘class of 1994 gentlemen’ donates to their alma mater

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November 26, 2021

The long-lasting bonds and experiences of the St Martin’s Secondary School Class of 1994 has given birth to consistent, altruistic efforts that will b...

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Activist likens Covid vaccine mandate to rape

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November 23, 2021

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of a local social activist group has likened the government’s recently implemented vaccination policy to an act of ...

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It is not about anyone losing their job, PM tells Port workers

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November 23, 2021

“We are going to have a conversation concerning the requirement that particular categories of workers including those at the Port Authority, and those...

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Pastors agree that parts of Coalition statement against mandatory vaccination left much to be desired, PM says

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November 23, 2021

Two constituent leaders of a Coalition of local churches have apparently agreed with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves that their recent statement the...

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ULP leadership succession will be on the table at the National Convention says Gonsalves

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November 23, 2021

Prior to the 2015 general elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), one of the issues discussed quietly and at times heatedly among members an...

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MOH to digitize its COVID-19 database

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November 23, 2021

THE MINISTRY of Health Wellness and the Environment is on a drive to digitize its COVID-19 database and ensure the security of the new digital vaccina...

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Coping with La Soufriere eruption, six months later

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November 23, 2021

Rhonda Charles advances sure footedly through the dense foliage of food crops that she was forced to abandon months ago. She moves through the terrace...

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There is no COVID crisis in SVG – Customs Officer

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November 23, 2021

FOUR CUSTOMS Officers last Friday November 19 hoisted placards opposite the KFC outlet in Kingstown in protest against the coming into force of SR& O ...

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Protesting SVGCC lecturers want what is due to them

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November 23, 2021

Some Lecturers at the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) vacated the classrooms last Friday November 19, to protest the coming in...

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FLOW dishes out over $100,000 in cash and prizes

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November 23, 2021

TELECOMMUNICATIONS company Flow will be dishing out over $100,000 in cash and prizes to its customers this Christmas season. The company officially la...

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Barbados resumes mail service to SVG and some other countries in the region

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November 19, 2021

The Barbados Postal Services has said it is again accepting mail for posting to St Vincent and the Grenadines and some other countries in the Caribbea...

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Wife of shooting victim takes stand

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November 19, 2021

Nicole John alleged during trial that after her husband was shot she called Senator Ashelle Morgan who was surprised, commenting that it was thought t...

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Claim that Government was promised money to get population vaccinated is rubbish – PM Gonsalves

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November 19, 2021

Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has rubbished a claim that the Government has been promised money to get a certain percentage of the population vacc...

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Constituent members of the Coalition of Churches not yet named

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November 19, 2021

The members of the “Coalition of Churches and other concerned Assemblies” are still to be revealed. The Coalition released a statement last week in re...

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Education Minister outlines options to cope with possible teacher absence

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November 19, 2021

Minister of Education Curtis King says his ministry is making the necessary provisions to minimise any fallout in the event that teachers do not retur...

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Taiwan company donates 150 tablet computers to SVG

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November 19, 2021

The Taiwan sportswear company SHEICO Group yesterday donated 150 tablet computers to the Embassy of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to help studen...

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Youngster dies after being struck by minibus

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November 19, 2021

THE JOY THAT Juan Baptiste gets from being a foster parent has been snatched from her. Baptiste of Barrouallie was the foster mother of seven-year-old...

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NDP believes the Government jab deadline is the wrong approach

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November 19, 2021

The following is a statement issued by the opposition New Democratic Party “concerning the government’s draconian COVID-19 mandate” “ On Friday Novemb...

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Vincentian businesswoman finds success in Canada with Azetta Design Company

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November 19, 2021

A hustler’s approacH to business, learnt at the feet of a grandmother, has manifested itself in the Azetta Design Company, a successful Vincentian fem...

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Government seeks public input as it prepares to draft Disability Act

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November 19, 2021

THE GOVERNMENT of St Vincent and the Grenadines, through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, and Information Technology, is implementing a Hum...

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Flow donates tablets to students from the volcanic Red Zone

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November 19, 2021

LAST WEDNESDAY November 17, 2021, telecommunications company FLOW St. Vincent and the Grenadines, handed over a quantity of tablets to the Ministry of...

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UNESCO helps SVG preserve living heritage during disaster

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November 19, 2021

STAKEHOLDERS IN the cultural sector in St. Vincent and the Grenadines( SVG), are being sensitised about the importance of preserving living heritage i...

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Superintendent urges police officers to take the COVID jab

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November 16, 2021

Before the government mandated that certain workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19, police officers should have been guided by the nature of the ...

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Britannia kick starts cruise ship calls to Port Kingstown

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November 16, 2021

Port Kingstown had its first cruise call of the year last Thursday, November 11, officially signalling the start of the 2021/22 cruise ship season. B...

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Vietnam ambassador presents papers to Governor-General

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November 16, 2021

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Le Viet Duyen presented Letters of Credence to Governor General Dam...

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Third generation in Williams family called to the Bar

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November 16, 2021

Art Jordan Francis Williams has joined at least eight of his family members having been admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in the Easte...

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President of the NDP issues statement on the need to mitigate against climate change

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November 16, 2021

The leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) has spoken about the need to mitigate against climate damage as world leaders wrapped up the COP26 in Sco...

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Tension mounts between defense lawyers and Bacchus-Baptiste in trial of Morgan, Nelson

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November 16, 2021

There has been tension at the bar table during the case involving the April 13 allegations concerning the shooting of businessman Cornelius John, with...

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Christian Coalition says no to mandatory vaccination

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November 12, 2021

Just days before the government begins to implement mandatory vaccination for certain categories of workers, the Christian Coalition has issued a stat...

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Tourism Minister calls for inclusive action on Climate crisis at COP26

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November 12, 2021

The fight to avert the Climate crisis is one that requires the inclusive action and meaningful participation of everyone and failure to take the neces...