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Honey producers getting financial support
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Honey producers getting financial support
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December 13, 2024
Things are getting sweeter for honey producers in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) as the government moves in with financial assistance for persons...
Government of SVG pushing for PayPal accessibility
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Government of SVG pushing for PayPal accessibility
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December 10, 2024
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), is said to be making significant strides in its ongoing negotiations with PayPal to enable acc...
No date as yet for 2025 Estimates and Budget presentations
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No date as yet for 2025 Estimates and Budget presentations
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December 10, 2024
Parliament is soon to be prorogued to make way for the start of a new session and presentation of the 2025 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, to be...
Invest SVG targets overseas Vincentians in investment outreach programme
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Invest SVG targets overseas Vincentians in investment outreach programme
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December 10, 2024
Invest SVG is preparing to launch their first diaspora outreach mission for 2025, an initiative geared at encouraging Vincentian nationals living abro...
Customs and Excise Department says so long to four officers
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Customs and Excise Department says so long to four officers
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December 10, 2024
On Friday November, 15, 2024, the management and staff of the Customs and Excise Department hosted a ‘celebratory send off’ for four employees. Two of...
Petit Bordel man accused of attempting to murder teenager granted bail
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Petit Bordel man accused of attempting to murder teenager granted bail
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December 10, 2024
A 35-year-old man who is charged with the attempted murder of a 13-year-old, has been granted bail in the sum of $25,000. Sheldon Hooper, of Petit Bor...
Tourism sector recovering well but more work is needed –  SVGHTA
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Tourism sector recovering well but more work is needed – SVGHTA
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December 10, 2024
The tourism industry in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has somewhat recovered from the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl, but officials withi...
RSVGPF to launch Crime Prevention App in 2025
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RSVGPF to launch Crime Prevention App in 2025
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December 6, 2024
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), will launch a crime prevention app “where citizens can share vital information with the...
Income support payments to victims of Hurricane Beryl begin
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Income support payments to victims of Hurricane Beryl begin
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December 6, 2024
The Ministry of National Mobilization has begun to roll out income support payment to vulnerable persons in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), who w...
New Bill grants more power to Physical Planning Department
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New Bill grants more power to Physical Planning Department
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December 6, 2024
Parliament has approved amendments to the existing Town and County Laws in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) which, among other things, speak to iss...
Young man who made his own firearm complimented, then jailed
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Young man who made his own firearm complimented, then jailed
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December 6, 2024
A young man who made his own firearm using a spring from a broken umbrella, window netting, some screws, epoxy, and pieces of scrap metal was lauded f...
Police Crime Prevention  Exhibition focuses on Cybercrime
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Police Crime Prevention Exhibition focuses on Cybercrime
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December 6, 2024
The frequency with which Vincentians are falling victim to online scams, as well as an increase in reports of cyberbullying and the distribution of se...
Woman and man guilty of sharing sexual images can face $100,000 fine
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Woman and man guilty of sharing sexual images can face $100,000 fine
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December 6, 2024
A 33-year-old woman who posted and shared sexually explicit images of another woman online after accusing her of having an intimate relationship with ...
Cricketer allegedly scammed out of thousands of dollars
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Cricketer allegedly scammed out of thousands of dollars
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December 6, 2024
A Vincentian cricketer who has played at the highest local level and also is engaged in franchised cricket overseas, has found himself thousands of do...
‘Nine Nights of Light’ at the Gardens begin December 15
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‘Nine Nights of Light’ at the Gardens begin December 15
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December 6, 2024
Even as preparations for the annual Nine Nights of Light at the Botanical Gardens got off to a late start this year, the event will still take place f...
13 Vincentians are top Regional performers in CAPE
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13 Vincentians are top Regional performers in CAPE
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December 6, 2024
Thirteen students from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College were placed on the 2024 Merit List of the Caribbean Examinations Council (C...
Barbados  receives World Bank funds for Hurricane Beryl recovery
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Barbados receives World Bank funds for Hurricane Beryl recovery
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December 6, 2024
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors last Thursday, November 21, 2024, approved the Beryl Emergency Response and Recovery Project to support ...
Republic Bank Awards $550,000 to New and Returning “Power to Make a Difference” Partners
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Republic Bank Awards $550,000 to New and Returning “Power to Make a Difference” Partners
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December 6, 2024
Republic Bank (EC) Limited is making $50,000 available to 16 new and returning partners in the second cycle of its “Power to Make a Difference” (PMAD ...
Taiwan disbursing over 500 bursaries this week
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Taiwan disbursing over 500 bursaries this week
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December 3, 2024
A total of 524 bursaries will this week be dispersed to schools across mainland St Vincent as well as in the Grenadines from the Republic of China (Ta...
Renewable energy use makes no sense if wastage is not addressed – Consultant
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Renewable energy use makes no sense if wastage is not addressed – Consultant
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December 3, 2024
While it is important for countries to move towards green and sustainable energy, it is even more important to become efficient while using the source...
53-day time frame for repairs to Grenadines Wharf, no set start date
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53-day time frame for repairs to Grenadines Wharf, no set start date
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December 3, 2024
The extensive damage to the Grenadines Wharf in Kingstown caused by the passage of Hurricane Beryl is expected to be completed approximately 53 days a...
Local MSMEs schooled in green sustainable business practices
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Local MSMEs schooled in green sustainable business practices
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November 29, 2024
The benefits of transitioning to green and sustainable business practices was one of the focal points of an Invest SVG and Caribbean Export Developmen...
Superintendent of Police, Simmons receives Top Caribbean Policing award
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Superintendent of Police, Simmons receives Top Caribbean Policing award
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November 29, 2024
Superintendent within the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), Junior Simmons, has been formally presented with the trophy for t...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines to donate US$1 million to Cuba
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines to donate US$1 million to Cuba
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November 29, 2024
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has pledged US$ 1 million dollars to the Cuban Government on behalf of the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines ...
Vendor complains of rat infestation in market
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Vendor complains of rat infestation in market
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November 29, 2024
Vendors assigned to the Downtown Vegetable Market are hoping that the authorities can get a handle on the issue of rats invading the market in an effo...
St George Lodge makes financial donation to Bequia victim of Hurricane Beryl
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St George Lodge makes financial donation to Bequia victim of Hurricane Beryl
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November 29, 2024
A resident of Bequia who lost her home during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 1, 2024, has received financial assistance from the brethren of S...
New wells to be developed in North Windward
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New wells to be developed in North Windward
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November 29, 2024
Two new wells will be developed in North Windward under the Volcano Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP), which is funded by World Bank. Project Engineer...
Chauteaubelair/Old Montrose man convicted for the 28th time
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Chauteaubelair/Old Montrose man convicted for the 28th time
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November 29, 2024
A Chauteaubelair/Old Montrose man was convicted for the 28th time, after he pleaded guilty to stealing butter and six pounds of rice from Randy’s Mini...
Commuters disregarded on pedestrian crossings says ASP
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Commuters disregarded on pedestrian crossings says ASP
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November 29, 2024
A wide cross section of motorists in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have no respect for civilians using pedestrian crossings, and adhering to tra...
Small loans available from Eastern Caribbean Credit facility to small businesses
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Small loans available from Eastern Caribbean Credit facility to small businesses
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November 29, 2024
Entrepreneurs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), can have access to a new small loan guarantee launched by the Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit ...
Vincentian creative urges respectful film making among indigenous communities
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Vincentian creative urges respectful film making among indigenous communities
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November 29, 2024
Due to the enormous injustice that colonialism exacted on indigenous communities around the world, the need for respectful film making practises worki...
Advice to small business owners: Continue to embrace training
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Advice to small business owners: Continue to embrace training
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November 29, 2024
Locals who own Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been encouraged to embrace training despite their knowledge, or how long they have be...
UK businessman donates scholarships, and money for hurricane recovery in SVG
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UK businessman donates scholarships, and money for hurricane recovery in SVG
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November 29, 2024
A British-Syrian businessman in the United Kingdom has made a donation to the relief and recovery efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) follo...
Flash-flood watch in effect for SVG
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Flash-flood watch in effect for SVG
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November 28, 2024
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services has issued a flash flood watch for SVG. The 6:00 p.m forecast issued on Wednesday, November ...
‘Millions’ paid out due to increase in motor vehicle accidents
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‘Millions’ paid out due to increase in motor vehicle accidents
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November 26, 2024
The increase in motor vehicles accidents continues to put a strain on various sectors in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), including health and ins...
Students in 13 schools learn about Forest  biodiversity and  Watershed protection
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Students in 13 schools learn about Forest biodiversity and Watershed protection
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November 26, 2024
The Forest Biodiversity and Watershed Project, implemented by the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP), recently concluded a series of education...
Father of three charged with Petit Bordel murder
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Father of three charged with Petit Bordel murder
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November 26, 2024
A father of two primary school-aged children, and an eight month old baby was charged with a Petit Bordel murder, and also fined for traffic violation...
SVG leads in TVET Education says Minister
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SVG leads in TVET Education says Minister
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November 26, 2024
St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to set itself apart as a leader in the development of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), wit...
Young men urged to gain a skill and be productive
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Young men urged to gain a skill and be productive
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November 26, 2024
Minister with responsibility for youth, Orando Brewster has challenged young men across the state to become motivated and acquire a skill. The ministe...
Retired policeman makes donation to Fire Services
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Retired policeman makes donation to Fire Services
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November 26, 2024
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has received a donation of two chain saws from retired Staff Sergeant, Tony Browne for u...
Flow launches Christmas promotion with $ in prizes
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Flow launches Christmas promotion with $ in prizes
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November 25, 2024
Flow, a leading communications and entertainment provider has launched its 2024 Christmas promotion, dubbed “Christmasing with Flow.” Running until De...
Barrouallie student wins first TVET Public Speaking contest
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Barrouallie student wins first TVET Public Speaking contest
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November 22, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel Kemelia Boyd, a level 1 Business Administration student at the Barrouallie Technical Institute, made history by becoming the first p...
Two Vincentian participants among more than 100 to benefit from OECS Global Startup Hub 2nd Cohort
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Two Vincentian participants among more than 100 to benefit from OECS Global Startup Hub 2nd Cohort
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November 22, 2024
The OECS Commission in partnership with Draper University, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the CARICOM Development Fund, and other partners recent...
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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July 31, 2025
LEADER OFTHE OPPOSITION New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr Godwin Friday, said despite the several negative issues that have been revealed about the Citiz...
Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT has dispersed almost EC$30 million since January 2025 in assistance to households in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. This, according ...
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Designs completed for East St George Secondary School
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July 31, 2025
THE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS are completed, paving the way for actual work to begin on the construction of a secondary school in the constituency of East S...
New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT IS soon to introduce a transportation initiative to ease the transportation woes of people needing dialysis treatment, as well as the e...
Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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July 31, 2025
THE TEACHERS Cooperative Credit Union (TCCU) has added five students to the list of 31 who receive scholarship support through their secondary and ter...

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