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LIAT congratulates SVG on opening of Argyle International Airport
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LIAT congratulates SVG on opening of Argyle International Airport
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February 17, 2017
Regional airline LIAT has extended congratulations to the Government and people of St Vincent and the Grenadines on the opening of the Argyle Internat...
Vincentian writes novel of life-changing, near-death experience and revival
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Vincentian writes novel of life-changing, near-death experience and revival
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February 17, 2017
In 2011, Glenroy Browne was involved in a very serious vehicular accident which almost took his life. And, based on that experience, he penned his mem...
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AIA project too big for traditional funding agencies
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February 17, 2017
Three major international funding agencies did not have the vision to see how St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) intended to construct the Argyle Int...
Vincentian  professionals to assist Dominica
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Vincentian professionals to assist Dominica
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February 17, 2017
It seems that the Vincentian engineers who worked on the construction of the Argyle International Airport (AIA) may some time in the future be deploye...
Regional nurses excelling at specialized training at UWI
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Regional nurses excelling at specialized training at UWI
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February 17, 2017
The first cohort of Caribbean nurses undergoing specialist training to care for children with cancer and blood disorders have all successfully complet...
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New executive to lead Police Welfare Association
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February 10, 2017
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Police Welfare Association’s election has decided the board of executives of the senior, interm...
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‘Paracetamol tablets safe’
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February 10, 2017
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has advised that it is save to use paracetamol tablets. In a release, the Ministry said it is awa...
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PSU General Meeting March 29
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February 10, 2017
The Biennial General Meeting of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union is scheduled to take place at the Peace Memorial Hall on Wednes...
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Courts offering customers a chance to win romantic getaway to St Lucia
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February 10, 2017
Courts St Vincent Limited is showing some extra love this month, by giving one lucky customer the opportunity to win a trip for two. With every purcha...
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Digicel launches ‘Lovers of All Times’ text to win competition
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February 10, 2017
Telecommunications company Digicel SVG Ltd is giving Vincentians another opportunity to win EC$2,000 cash. This, as Digicel on Wednesday, February 1, ...
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SVGRNA elects new president
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February 10, 2017
Ann deRoche has been elected president of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Retired Nurses Association (SVGRNA). Her elevation to the post came as the...
Customer wins Samsung Galaxy S7 after topping up $10
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Customer wins Samsung Galaxy S7 after topping up $10
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February 10, 2017
Redemption Sharpes resident Aldrick DeShong is Digicel SVG’s latest winner, having won himself a brand new Samsung Galaxy S7 on Tuesday, February 7,...
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SVG Wesleyan Holiness Churches elects new superintendent
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February 10, 2017
The St Vincent and the Grenadines district of the Wesleyan Holiness Church concluded their 14th annual district conference, convention and installatio...
Miller re-elected head of Belvedere Neighbourhood Watch Group
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Miller re-elected head of Belvedere Neighbourhood Watch Group
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February 10, 2017
Former commissioner of police Keith Miller has been re-elected president of the Belvedere Neighbourhood Watch Group (BNWG). Miller was returned unoppo...
Flow rewards four  in ‘Money every day giveaway’ promotion
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Flow rewards four in ‘Money every day giveaway’ promotion
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February 10, 2017
Three women and one man are the latest winners in the EC$400 being offered by FLOW and the company’s "Money every day giveaway” promotion. In winn...
FLOW continues to support Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest
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FLOW continues to support Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest
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February 10, 2017
FLOW has once again shown its commitment to supporting local culture, with its sponsorship of the 2017 Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest. FlOW has been supp...
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SVG has enough assets to pay off AIA debt – Dr Gonsalves
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February 10, 2017
This State possesses enough assets to pay off the debt at the Argyle International Airport (AIA). Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, in his Budget add...
All LIAT flights in and out of SVG will be at AIA from February 14
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All LIAT flights in and out of SVG will be at AIA from February 14
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February 10, 2017
Regional airline LIAT has advised that from Tuesday, February 14, 2017, all flights into and out of St Vincent will be operated out of the new Argyle ...
Rodney Small gives to School for Children with Special Needs
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Rodney Small gives to School for Children with Special Needs
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February 10, 2017
On Wednesday, the School for Children with Special Needs was on the receiving end of the generosity of pannist Rodney Small. During a presentation at ...
Cummings never made ‘drain the swamp’ comment – NDP
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Cummings never made ‘drain the swamp’ comment – NDP
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February 10, 2017
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has strongly condemned what it refers to as an “insidious attempt” by Senator Julian Francis to impute improper mot...
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We all must strive to make AIA work – Opposition Leader
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February 10, 2017
Leader of the Opposition Dr Godwin Friday is in agreement with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves that we all must strive to make the Argyle Internatio...
Non-compliant tourism operators ‘won’t be shut down’ – SVGTA CEO
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Non-compliant tourism operators ‘won’t be shut down’ – SVGTA CEO
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February 10, 2017
Following the release of a list of approved accommodations in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the chief executive officer of the SVG Tourism Auth...
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Departure tax up to $100 from next Wednesday
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February 10, 2017
The Airport Service Charge paid by passengers departing by aircraft from St Vincent and the Grenadines will increase by 100 per cent from Wednesday, F...
Matthias thanks  homeowners for ‘sacrifice’ during building of airport
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Matthias thanks homeowners for ‘sacrifice’ during building of airport
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February 7, 2017
As the commencement of operations at the Argyle International Airport (AIA) draws closer, the chief executive officer of the International Airport Dev...
Cost to build airport different from value – Matthias
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Cost to build airport different from value – Matthias
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February 7, 2017
With more than 10,000 persons having visited the Argyle International Airport (AIA) in the past two weeks, the CEO of the International Airport Develo...
Leacock  congratulates Government on opening of AIA
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Leacock congratulates Government on opening of AIA
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February 7, 2017
When future generations view the Argyle International Airport (AIA), they would question why there was any quarrel about it. With the AIA having been ...
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SVG close to visa waiver agreement with UAE
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February 7, 2017
Vincentians may soon be able to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without a visa. So said Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, during a press con...
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Free cancer screening offered today for World Cancer Day
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February 7, 2017
To commemorate World Cancer Day 2017, the Community Nursing Services in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment will host an “open-dayâ...
IADC head thanks PM for ‘confidence’ in AIA project
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IADC head thanks PM for ‘confidence’ in AIA project
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February 7, 2017
The head of the International Airport Development Company (IADC) has publicly thanked Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves for selecting him to head the ...
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Public consultation for Integrated Resource Plan
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February 7, 2017
A public consultation will be held to discuss the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for St Vincent and the Grenadines tomorrow, Wednesday. An IRP is a ut...
Three lucky  customers win cash from FLOW
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Three lucky customers win cash from FLOW
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February 7, 2017
Money continues to pour out of FLOW’s headquarters on Halifax Street, as three more persons were this week beneficiaries of EC$400 each, thanks to F...
SVG imposes ban on styrofoam products
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SVG imposes ban on styrofoam products
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February 7, 2017
Effective May 1, styrofoam products will be banned in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The announcement was made on Monday evening by Prime Minister and...
Professionals warned to pay annual licence fees on time
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Professionals warned to pay annual licence fees on time
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February 7, 2017
Professionals who do not pay their annual licence fees in a timely manner have been warned that failure to pay is an offence punishable by imprisonmen...
Woman disappointed in behaviour of nurse
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Woman disappointed in behaviour of nurse
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February 7, 2017
Medical professionals are supposed to conduct themselves in a certain manner, but a Sans Souci woman is alleging that recently, the behaviour of a nur...
Increased VAT, Airport Service Charge coming
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Increased VAT, Airport Service Charge coming
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February 7, 2017
Increases in the Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Airport Service Charge are two of several fiscal measures which will be introduced by Government this y...
Final testing before opening underway  at AIA
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Final testing before opening underway at AIA
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February 7, 2017
As the countdown towards the operationalization of the Argyle International Airport (AIA) continues, several preparatory activities are taking place. ...
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NDP to elect executive members at Annual Convention, February 12
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February 3, 2017
The New Democratic Party (NDP) will host its Annual Convention on Sunday, February 12, 2017. A release from the party said the convention will be used...
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AIA official opening to be televised live
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February 3, 2017
The official opening of the Argyle Inter­national Airport on Feb­ruary 14 and the military parade and flag raising ceremony the day before will both...
Digicel executive re-elected as Canto chair
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Digicel executive re-elected as Canto chair
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February 3, 2017
Julian Wilkins, Digicel Group director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, was re-elected as CANTO chair to the Caribbean Association of Nationa...
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Fewer barrels shipped from diaspora in 2016/2017
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February 3, 2017
This country received fewer barrels from the diaspora in the 2016/2017 period than it did in 2015/2016. Every year, the Government gives duty-free con...
FLOW announces changes to cable TV programme
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FLOW announces changes to cable TV programme
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February 3, 2017
FLOW has revamped its local cable station FLOW TV 100 and apart from the content, the telecommunications company has also changed the station’s name...
Returning Nationals SVG makes final contribution to AIA
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Returning Nationals SVG makes final contribution to AIA
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February 3, 2017
Returning Nationals SVG, the single largest local contributor to the Argyle International Airport Contributory Fund, has made its final contribution t...
Radio station boss apologizes to Minister
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Radio station boss apologizes to Minister
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February 3, 2017
Owner of Nice Radio Douglas DeFreitas has made a public apology to Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar, one day after a caller to the radio station ...
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SVG Represented at Global Water Workshop
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SVG Represented at Global Water Workshop
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July 18, 2025
A three-member delegation represented St Vincent and the Grenadines at a recently concluded high-level workshop hosted by the Global Water Partnership...
Owner of Food Processing enterprise wins Men’s Empowerment Project Business Pitch Competition
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Owner of Food Processing enterprise wins Men’s Empowerment Project Business Pitch Competition
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July 18, 2025
Ferique Shortte, owner and operator of Union Food Processing, a startup business, captured the first-place prize in the men’s empowerment project Busi...
PM Gonsalves calls for greater commitment to the CARICOM Development Fund
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PM Gonsalves calls for greater commitment to the CARICOM Development Fund
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July 18, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has called for a renewed regional commitment to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Development Fund (CDF), emphasiz...
Transparency and Fairness needed in T&T-controlled Regional Airspace – PM Gonsalves
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Transparency and Fairness needed in T&T-controlled Regional Airspace – PM Gonsalves
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July 18, 2025
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is hoping to hold discussions in relation to sharing the benefits derived from the Piarco Flight...
Greiggs teacher seeks support to compete at international pageant
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Greiggs teacher seeks support to compete at international pageant
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July 18, 2025
Early childhood educator and creative, Kishan Rodney, is hoping to bring the crown home to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), when she competes in t...

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