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Statement on the Natural Disaster Management Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project

(December 2013 Trough Event Project): Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Upgrade – River Training Works at Yarabaqua

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July 23, 2019

(A) PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND DECISIONS MADE THROUGH IT The National Disaster Management (NDM) Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project (December 2013 ...

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The Way Forward

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July 23, 2019

(B) THE WAY FORWARD The river defence and river training works of the Yarabaqua River (the first river in North Central Windward as one enters the con...

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Man found dead with stab wounds at Lower Bay Street

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July 23, 2019

A 55-year-old male has been taken into custody in relation to the stabbing murder of a 52-year-old labourer whose body was discovered on Sunday night....

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Spear gun victim taken off life support

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July 23, 2019

Thirty-five-year old Philson King passed away last Friday after being taken off of life support, which was the only thing keeping him alive after he w...

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Adventist Youths rebuild in Dominica

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July 23, 2019

On July 7, 2019, campers tugged their suitcases onto the compound of the Delices Primary School in St Patrick, Dominica. It took them approximately 15...

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10 young male offenders taught how to deal with aggressive behaviour

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July 23, 2019

Ten male offenders have completed a 10-week programme designed to address aggressive behaviour in youth. Hosted by the Ministry of National Mobilisati...

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PwC firms in the Caribbean support the Botham Jean Foundation

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July 23, 2019

The PwC network firms operating in the Caribbean announced a donation of $5,000 USD to the Botham Jean Foundation following its charity event on Satur...

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Ebola outbreak in DRC declared Public Health Emergency, SVG continues to monitor situation

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July 23, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) last Wednesday declared that the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ...

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The Zero Hunger Trust Fund begins the distribution of textbooks to Grade 6 pupils

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July 23, 2019

The Zero Hunger Trust Fund (ZHTF), last Thursday July 18, commenced the distribution of textbooks to 398 Grade 6 students in 15 primary schools in St....

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Disabled man seeks the assistance of the public

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July 23, 2019

A 43-year-old man struggling with Cerebral Palsy is asking persons to help him seize an opportunity for independence; and donate materials towards a b...

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Primary school teachers get Chirpy introduction

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July 23, 2019

More than 50 primary school teachers on July 11 and 12, at the Girl Guides headquarters were introduced to the Chirpy’s Classroom Adventure Academic M...

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Fisherman charged in spear gun shooting of Murray’s Village man

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July 19, 2019

The intention of the family of a man shot in his face with a spear gun to take their relative off of life support was announced in court on Wednesday....

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Hit and run driver sentenced to five years in prison

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July 19, 2019

Out of the seven years of imprisonment that the law says is the most someone who causes death by driving dangerously can receive, Branson George, with...

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President of Taiwan visits SVG as part of Caribbean 4-nation tour

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July 19, 2019

An exhibition, tree planting, signing ceremony and vehicle handover were among some the highlights of the visit to St Vincent and the Grenadines of th...

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Inter-island ferries assisted in every practical way – PM

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July 19, 2019

The ferries that ply the waters of the Grenadines provide the nation with what the Prime Minister considers an essential service. That is why ferry op...

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CDB pulls funding for river defence contract

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July 19, 2019

A letter of objection from a local construction firm has resulted in the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) cancelling the complete funding that was all...

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President Tsai thanks SVG for its continued support

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July 19, 2019

The first female President of Taiwan made her first address to the House of Assembly of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), highlighting the strength...

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New Sports channel RUSH joins Flow TV

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July 19, 2019

A new sports channel has come to Flow! RUSH, home of the Premier League for the Caribbean, made its debut across all Flow TV markets on July 15 as fan...

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CADO recognises two of its own

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July 19, 2019

Last Saturday, the Calliaqua Area Development Organisation (CADO) recognized national calypso queen and winner of the 2019 national calypso crown Shau...

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Vincentian Sailor in UK Navy Awarded

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July 19, 2019

At just 5 feet 3 inches, petite Nicole Duncan is standing tall after being awarded the prestigious UK Navy Sapphire trophy. The Vincentian who hails f...

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World Accreditation Day Quiz Winner receives prize

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July 19, 2019

Reprographic Unit staffer in the Ministry of Education, Raymond Williams, has won the internal World Accreditation Day quiz. The quiz formed part of a...

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Man accuses Senator of boxing him about the face

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July 19, 2019

A 65-year-old man has accused a senator of assaulting him, causing a small laceration on his forehead and swelling in the face. Cecil “Copperhead” Sut...

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New face of the Office of the DPP debuts next week

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July 19, 2019

The National Prosecution Service will be launched next week at a ceremony geared towards witness empowerment. “The launch of the National Prosecution ...

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Reading Programme at West St George Secondary School gets a boost

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July 19, 2019

The West St George Secondary School’s reading programme was given a boost during the last school term, compliments a contribution from Automax Autopar...

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‘Renewal at 40’ programme to be launched tomorrow

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July 19, 2019

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Renewal at 40 committee will this Saturday July 20, 2019 host the launch of the Renewal at 40 programme at the Villa...

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RSVG Police Force launches Summer programmes

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July 19, 2019

There should be no excuse for students not having anything meaningful to do during their long school break. This, as the Royal St Vincent and the Gren...

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Regional Tourism Conference to discuss balancing People, Planet and Profits

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July 19, 2019

Any Caribbean economic development plan must respect the intricate relationship between the environment, societal needs and profitability, according t...

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Young Vincentian Architect creates history in Taiwan

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July 19, 2019

by Zuleika Lewis “I feel extremely proud as a Vincentian and as a black man. I was able to create many firsts in Taiwan.” Those were the words of Vinc...

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Results of post mortem on body found in Union Island dump inconclusive

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July 19, 2019

The results of the post mortem on the body of the 34-year-old man found in a dump in Union Island last week have apparently returned inconclusive. A s...

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Formosa Circus Artistes to perform at Victoria Park today, tomorrow

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July 16, 2019

In honour of the visit of the President of Republic of China (Taiwan) to St Vincent and the Grenadines today, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Ta...

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Students gain real-world experiences through Future Focus Summer Internships

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July 16, 2019

Ten students from across eight secondary schools are currently gaining “real-world experiences” as part of the Future Focus Summer Internship Programm...

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Secondary education to begin in Canouan come September – PM

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July 16, 2019

Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has assured that primary school leavers on Canouan will be able to begin their secondary education on the island in ...

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Murderer gets less than 7 years for cutting wife’s throat

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July 16, 2019

St Vincent native Lennox Da Silva has been slapped with a six-and-a-half year prison sentence for killing his wife at their Greenland apartment in Tor...

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Sion Hill man allegedly stabbed to death by son

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July 16, 2019

Police are looking into the death of a Sion Hill man, who is alleged to have been stabbed by his 24-year-old son. According to a police report, Clint ...

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16 Police Officers celebrate 25 years of service

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July 16, 2019

Sixteen members of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force yesterday July 15, celebrated 25 years of service to St Vincent and the Grenad...

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Remembering Mrs B a manager, coach, netball mother

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July 16, 2019

by Renitta Peters-Morris My earliest memory of netball is reading a booklet with a then St Vincent and the Grenadines national team with players such ...

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Methodist Church to host a Forum on Saturday

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July 16, 2019

The Methodist Church in St Vincent and the Grenadines will host a Public Forum on Saturday July 20 at Frenches House from 5:00 pm, entitled, Rescued, ...

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Woman to take up post as SVG’s first ambassador to Taiwan

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July 12, 2019

When Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves travels to the Republic of China on Taiwan in August, he hopes to travel with this country’s ambassador designa...

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This feeling, it feel greater than great – Magikal

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July 12, 2019

One year ago, Derron “Magikal” Rouse left Victoria Park with every intention of being a finalist in the 2019 Soca Monarch Competition. Last Saturday, ...

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Luta ‘Lehgo Thing’ on the way to first Road March title

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July 12, 2019

For the first time in his 25-year career, Rondy “Luta” McIntosh has been able to capture the Road March title for Vincy Mas. Luta’s release for this y...

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Countries that support Maduro support oppression of Venezuelans – US official

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July 12, 2019

by Bria King Any country that chooses to support Nicholas Maduro as president of Venezuela supports the oppression and suffering of the Venezuelan peo...

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Public praised for ‘safe’ Vincy Mas 2019

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July 12, 2019

The thousands of persons who attended the various activities during the official Vincy Mas period, June 28 to July 9, have been praised for their cond...

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MV Gem Star 2 arrives to replace burnt vessel

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July 12, 2019

As the M V Gem Star 2 motored into the Kingstown harbour Thursday morning, its safe arrival was greeted by expressions of relief and joy from Vincenti...