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Seventh time lucky for pool shark – Gumbs
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Seventh time lucky for pool shark – Gumbs
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March 26, 2019
After trying to gain a grand finale spot six times, the seventh venue proved to be the lucky one for pool shark Jahnyiah Gumbs in the 2019 “Rack it up...
Final spot of ‘Rack it up’ pool tournament filled
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Final spot of ‘Rack it up’ pool tournament filled
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March 26, 2019
The eight persons who will compete in the finals of the 2019 “Rack it up” Guinness pool competition have been chosen. The final spot was taken in the ...
Questelles Gov’t School receives boost
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Questelles Gov’t School receives boost
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March 26, 2019
The reading programme at the Questelles Government School (QGS) has received a boost, thanks to the charitable group Hands Across the Sea and the Must...
Hairouna Film Festival kicks off tonight
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Hairouna Film Festival kicks off tonight
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March 22, 2019
The Hairouna Film Festival (HHF) kicks off tonight at the Calliaqua Playing Field. Three films will be shown, “Black Doll” by Vincentian Akley Olton, ...
Police should charge suspects of praedial larceny under the ‘correct act’ – Lawyer
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Police should charge suspects of praedial larceny under the ‘correct act’ – Lawyer
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March 22, 2019
A local lawyer wants police officers to charge persons who are suspected of praedial larceny under what he considers the “correct Act”. Grant Connell ...
Former Maurice Bishop murder  convict will not be admitted to the Bar
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Former Maurice Bishop murder convict will not be admitted to the Bar
PRIVY COUNCIL SAYS “NO”
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March 22, 2019
(Grenada, Island Media): The London based Privy Council on Monday, March 18, 2019 overwhelmingly rejected the application by Ewart Layne to be admitte...
More frequent District Medical Officer Clinics for Mayreau
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More frequent District Medical Officer Clinics for Mayreau
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March 22, 2019
The island of Mayreau will have the benefit of more frequent District Medical Officer (DMO) Clinics effective immediately. A release from the Ministry...
Rose Place residents may be relocated to Arnos Vale, Lowmans Leeward
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Rose Place residents may be relocated to Arnos Vale, Lowmans Leeward
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March 22, 2019
Areas in Lowmans Leeward and Arnos Vale are being considered for the relocation of residents of Rose Place who will be affected by the Kingstown Port ...
SVG Gymnastics Association elects new executive
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SVG Gymnastics Association elects new executive
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March 22, 2019
A new executive board has been elected to lead the affairs of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Gymnastics Association (SVGGA). At elections held on F...
Vincentians urged to participate in Queen’s Essay competition  (+Videos)
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Vincentians urged to participate in Queen’s Essay competition (+Videos)
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March 22, 2019
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall is encouraging young people in St Vincent and the Grenadines to participate in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competi...
Patricia Cumberbatch receives the Points of Light award (+Video)
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Patricia Cumberbatch receives the Points of Light award (+Video)
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March 22, 2019
Patricia Cumberbatch became the second Vincentian to receive the Points of Light award, this week, for her outstanding contribution to society through...
Young butcher threatens to sue hospital over missing finger
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Young butcher threatens to sue hospital over missing finger
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March 22, 2019
A Layou butcher is threatening legal action against the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) for what he says is negligence, disrespect and unprofessi...
Trump meets with five Caricom  leaders today
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Trump meets with five Caricom leaders today
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March 22, 2019
The leaders of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, the Republic of Haiti, Jamaica, and St Lucia are meeting with the President of...
Poet dedicates  anthology of poems to Pat Prescod
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Poet dedicates anthology of poems to Pat Prescod
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March 22, 2019
The latest anthology of poems by Cecil ‘Blazer’ Williams has been dedicated to the late Vincentian musician extraordinaire – Pat Prescod. Titled ‘I Ca...
SVGTU, PSU to hold joint town hall meeting
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SVGTU, PSU to hold joint town hall meeting
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March 22, 2019
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU) and the Public Service Union (PSU) will hold a joint town hall meeting next week, at which t...
Activities for 11th anniversary of Pan Against Crime  committee begin this Sunday
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Activities for 11th anniversary of Pan Against Crime committee begin this Sunday
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March 22, 2019
The Pan Against Crime (PAC) Committee begins celebration of the 11th anniversary of the Program with a Concert in Biabou, this Sunday March 24. The ev...
SVG to get healthy with return of the 8 kilometer Foam Run
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SVG to get healthy with return of the 8 kilometer Foam Run
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March 22, 2019
For the third year running, Island Wide Fitness will host the Foam Run, which will focus on the health and well-being of Vincentians, who are being en...
Be Fit Movement continues its healthy lifestyle campaign
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Be Fit Movement continues its healthy lifestyle campaign
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March 22, 2019
The Be Fit Movement SVG is continuing its healthy lifestyle campaign among youths, specifically targeting juvenile diabetes. The project, which is bei...
House of Ellis new Summer Internship Program
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House of Ellis new Summer Internship Program
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March 22, 2019
A new internship programme will be coming on stream in the summer of 2019. The summer internship dubbed ‘Future Focus’ is an initiative of the House o...
Corps Values: PCV in Layou  collaborating with, and learning from, counterpart
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Corps Values: PCV in Layou collaborating with, and learning from, counterpart
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March 22, 2019
by Lainie Steelman Peace Corps Volunteer Myranda James always knew she wanted to serve in the Peace Corps someday. After graduating from college and s...
Male patient  diagnosed  with Bacterial  Meningitis at Milton Cato  Memorial  Hospital
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Male patient diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital
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March 22, 2019
A male patient who was recently admitted to the Paediatric Ward of the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital has been diagnosed with a rare form of bacterial ...
Greiggs  community holds another successful  heritage  festival
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Greiggs community holds another successful heritage festival
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March 22, 2019
The community of Greiggs was a hive of activity last week Thursday, National Heroes Day, with the staging of the Greiggs Heritage Festival. The annual...
Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre receives EKG Machine
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Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre receives EKG Machine
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March 22, 2019
The SVG Retired Nurses Association (SVGRNA), on behalf of New York-based cardiologist Dr Abdul Malik, donated an Electrocardiography (EKG) machine to ...
Republic Bank Team on Regional Tour
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Republic Bank Team on Regional Tour
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March 19, 2019
Given its intent to acquire the assets of Scotiabank in several territories across the region, members of Republic Bank’s executive team have just con...
Famalay written through divine  inspiration – Machel
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Famalay written through divine inspiration – Machel
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March 19, 2019
Soca star Machel Montano says that the song “Famalay” makes one realize that we all must go beyond just thinking about ourselves and instead, we must ...
Leaders’ comments caused damage to  LIAT’s reputation
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Leaders’ comments caused damage to LIAT’s reputation
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March 19, 2019
The reputation of regional airline LIAT suffered some damage, following unsanctioned comments by some CARICOM Heads of Government about the airline’s ...
Milton Cato Memorial Hospital to be cooler thanks to CIBC and UWI SVG
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Milton Cato Memorial Hospital to be cooler thanks to CIBC and UWI SVG
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March 19, 2019
Staff, patients and visitors to the various wards of the Milton Cato Hospital will soon be enjoying a much cooler environment. The hospital is set to ...
Regardless of struggles, don’t ever give up – Curth  Clifton
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Regardless of struggles, don’t ever give up – Curth Clifton
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March 19, 2019
When you think your life is hard, someone has it harder. Take the story of Curth “Fano” Clifton, for example. Curth was born in Sion Hill, and in 1985...
Caricom Youth Ambassador Committee initiated
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Caricom Youth Ambassador Committee initiated
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March 19, 2019
A new CARICOM Youth Ambassador Committee (CYAC) was enrolled recently, under the watchful eyes of Female CARICOM Youth Ambassador – Donique Billingy a...
Parents of the GHS seeking to give class of 2019 a  graduation of their dreams
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Parents of the GHS seeking to give class of 2019 a graduation of their dreams
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March 19, 2019
The St Vincent Girls’ High School 2019 Parents’ Graduation Committee is seeking to give the class of 2019 a graduation they will never forget. Emma Ja...
We all win when we Step-It-Up – Webb
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We all win when we Step-It-Up – Webb
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March 19, 2019
The School Boy Beer 10th Annual Heroes’ Day Fun Walk took place on March 14, with this year’s theme being “Step It Up”. The course route reflected thi...
Guadeloupe  formally joins the  Organisation  of Eastern  Caribbean States
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Guadeloupe formally joins the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
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March 19, 2019
The Caribbean island of Guadeloupe - an overseas Department of France, has formally joined the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) - a reg...
Ballantyne’s talk of discrimination is nonsense – Morgan
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Ballantyne’s talk of discrimination is nonsense – Morgan
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March 19, 2019
Athletics coach Pamenos Ballantyne feels that athletes under his care are being victimized by Team Athletics Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (TASVG),...
Vermont resident in line up for second Guinness pool  championship crown
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Vermont resident in line up for second Guinness pool championship crown
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March 15, 2019
Alston “Bun-up” Barker now stands the chance of becoming the only person to win two Guinness pool championship crowns. The Vermont resident took the f...
LIAT requests minimum revenue guarantees from  stakeholders by today
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LIAT requests minimum revenue guarantees from stakeholders by today
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March 15, 2019
Today is the deadline given to 11 regional territories to respond to a request from regional airline LIAT for a minimum revenue guarantee. Earlier thi...
100 containers of geothermal  drilling equipment to arrive by April
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100 containers of geothermal drilling equipment to arrive by April
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March 15, 2019
In anticipation of 100 containers filled with geothermal drilling apparatus, lawmakers have approved amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The ...
Deadline today for feedback on sentencing guidelines
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Deadline today for feedback on sentencing guidelines
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March 15, 2019
Members of the public have until six this evening to give feedback to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on sentencing guidelines which have been pro...
Remembering Emmett Doyle
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Remembering Emmett Doyle
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March 15, 2019
The National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture extends deepest condolences to the ...
Sandy Bay takes first place in schools’  Garden Competition
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Sandy Bay takes first place in schools’ Garden Competition
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March 15, 2019
The Sandy Bay Government School has emerged winner of the School Garden Competition organized by the Ministry of Agriculture to build the interest of ...
World Kidney Day 2019: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere
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World Kidney Day 2019: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere
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March 15, 2019
by Gamal FitzPatrick, M.D. World Kidney Day is recognized annually on March 14 and is celebrated internationally with events aimed at public education...
SVG Association of  Winnipeg makes donations to several organizations
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SVG Association of Winnipeg makes donations to several organizations
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March 15, 2019
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Winnipeg Inc. (SVGAW) based in Manitoba, Canada has again made monetary donations to various organiza...
Digicel Gospel fest 2019 will be launched this Sunday
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Digicel Gospel fest 2019 will be launched this Sunday
Adib 
March 15, 2019
The 2019 Digicel SVG Gospel Fest will be officially launched this Sunday, March 17 from 6:00 pm at the Wilson Hill New Testament Church of God. The fe...
Adelphi Secondary School wins  Bible Quiz for the eighth time
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Adelphi Secondary School wins Bible Quiz for the eighth time
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March 15, 2019
Shenzi Johnson of the Adelphi Secondary School received her prize for winning the Secondary School Bible Quiz for February 2019. This is the eighth ti...
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OAS Funds US$125,000 CED Climate Change Project targeting Women
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OAS Funds US$125,000 CED Climate Change Project targeting Women
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August 14, 2025
The Organization of American States (OAS), through its Development Cooperation Fund (DCF), has approved a US$125,000 project for the Centre for Enterp...
Flow signs EC$1.2 million project to supply Internet services to schools across SVG
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Flow signs EC$1.2 million project to supply Internet services to schools across SVG
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August 14, 2025
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) and Cable & Wireless St Vincent and the Grenadines Ltd. (Flow) officially signed a contra...
History of SVG Volume 1 handed over to Dr Gonsalves
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History of SVG Volume 1 handed over to Dr Gonsalves
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August 14, 2025
A document of our story, written by our own Vincentians, is how Minister of Culture, Carlos James, has described Volume One of the History of Saint Vi...
Police receive ‘bucket truck’ under Taiwan-funded Video Analytics project
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Police receive ‘bucket truck’ under Taiwan-funded Video Analytics project
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August 14, 2025
The exhibition and hand over ceremony for a bucket truck that marked the end-of-phase for the Enhancing Public Safety with Intelligent Video Analytics...
Police mourns passing of Corporal Bailey
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Police mourns passing of Corporal Bailey
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August 14, 2025
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force(RSVGPF) said it is deeply saddened by the passing of Corporal 603 Selman Bailey, who died on Satu...

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