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Cuban Engineers in SVG to boost VINLEC’s engineering resources
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Cuban Engineers in SVG to boost VINLEC’s engineering resources
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August 16, 2024
A three man team of Engineers from Cuba arrived in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to augment the engineering resour...
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SVG Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
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August 16, 2024
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), joined the rest of the world in marking International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with an exhibition an...
GECCU awards scholarships and bursaries to 166 students
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GECCU awards scholarships and bursaries to 166 students
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August 16, 2024
The General Employees Cooperative Credit Union (GECCU), has this year awarded 15 full scholarships and 151 bursaries to children who are starting thei...
Vybz Kartel looking at SVG for medical treatment
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Vybz Kartel looking at SVG for medical treatment
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August 13, 2024
LAST WEEK, Jamaican entertainer Adidja Azim “Vybz Kartel” Palmer created a buzz on social media among the Vincentian community when he did two things....
Father gets 33 years jail time for incest and other sexual offences
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Father gets 33 years jail time for incest and other sexual offences
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August 13, 2024
A MAN, who begged his daughter to “please, please please” have sex with him, was sentenced to 33 years, 18 months, and 10 days in prison on nine count...
Prime Ministerial Advisory Council reports on achievements and upcoming plans
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Prime Ministerial Advisory Council reports on achievements and upcoming plans
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August 13, 2024
SENATOR SHACKELLE BOBB, Parliamentary Secretary and advisor to the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council, has unveiled the council’s calendar of activiti...
CDB, IDB offer scholarships in International Master in Public Procurement Management
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CDB, IDB offer scholarships in International Master in Public Procurement Management
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August 13, 2024
VINCENTIANS are being encouraged to apply for a Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and Inter- American Development Bank’s (IDB) prestigious Internationa...
Kalinago, Garifuna heritage take centre stage at World’s Indigenous Peoples celebration
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Kalinago, Garifuna heritage take centre stage at World’s Indigenous Peoples celebration
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August 13, 2024
ST VINCENT and the Grenadines (SVG), joined the rest of the world in marking International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with an exhibition an...
Regional Body providing psycho-social support to children in shelters
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Regional Body providing psycho-social support to children in shelters
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August 13, 2024
CHILDREN NOW IN shelters due to displacement by the passage of Hurricane Beryl are this week receiving psycho-social support from the Caribbean branch...
Minister holds consultations with southern Grenadines Tourism Stakeholders
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Minister holds consultations with southern Grenadines Tourism Stakeholders
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August 13, 2024
THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, in collaboration with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authori...
SVG continues to play ‘catch up’ with rest of the world – Storm Gonsalves
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SVG continues to play ‘catch up’ with rest of the world – Storm Gonsalves
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August 13, 2024
“WE’RE ALWAYS playing catchup to those in more developed countries,” were the words of Storm Gonsalves last Thursday, August 8, 2024 as he spoke at th...
Miss SVG Teen is this Saturday
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Miss SVG Teen is this Saturday
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August 9, 2024
THE MISS STVINCENT ANDTHE GRENADINES (SVG) Teen Pageant is an opportunity for the public to throw their support behind nine young ladies and help enco...
Vincentian observer says elections in Venezuela were free and fair
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Vincentian observer says elections in Venezuela were free and fair
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August 9, 2024
VICE PRESIDENT of Solidarity SVG and the Venezuelan Vincentian Friendship Association (VENVIFA), Laura Denise Stephens has concluded that the July Pre...
Georgetown loses community stalwart
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Georgetown loses community stalwart
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August 9, 2024
RESIDENTS OF GEORGETOWN are mourning the loss of their community stalwart, Myrna Morris, who died last Monday night, August 5, 2024. Morris, who lived...
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‘Sensible policies’ needed for new building codes post Beryl – Engineer
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August 9, 2024
DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS conducted following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, showed that many homes across St Vincent and the Grenadines did not meet the mi...
Just over 1,300 still in shelters one month after Hurricane Beryl
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Just over 1,300 still in shelters one month after Hurricane Beryl
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August 9, 2024
MORE THAN 1,000 displaced residents are still housed in emergency shelters following the passage of Hurricane Beryl which swiped St Vincent and the Gr...
Youngsters pleased with Police Youth Club camping experience
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Youngsters pleased with Police Youth Club camping experience
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August 9, 2024
by JADA CHAMBERS IF EVERY CHILD in St Vincent and the Grenadines joined the Police Youth Club, this country would “be on the right path for the future...
Vincentian brothers charged for crimes in Toronto
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Vincentian brothers charged for crimes in Toronto
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August 9, 2024
VINCENTIAN BROTHERS, Clinten and Troy Creese have found themselves in serious trouble in Canada, having been charged in relation to several armed robb...
Mayreau man jailed for 17 years for murder of security guard
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Mayreau man jailed for 17 years for murder of security guard
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August 9, 2024
A MAN from Mayreau will serve 17 years in prison after he confessed to taking turns with other men to stab a security guard in his neck with a knife, ...
Four students receive Teachers Credit Union grants scholarships
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Four students receive Teachers Credit Union grants scholarships
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August 9, 2024
FOUR STUDENTS received seven year scholarships from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Cooperative Credit Union (SVGTCCU), to begin their education at ...
US$5 million in building supplies ordered for rebuilding after hurricane destruction
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US$5 million in building supplies ordered for rebuilding after hurricane destruction
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August 9, 2024
THE GOVERNMENT is spending over US $5 million to source building materials, as it seeks to repair and rebuild homes and buildings that were damaged or...
Crime figures fluctuate over past decade
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Crime figures fluctuate over past decade
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August 9, 2024
ST VINCENT and the Grenadines has witnessed a record murder count in 2023, with 52 total homicides, including 43 firearm-related murders, marking the ...
SVG Hotel and Tourism Association throws out lifeline
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SVG Hotel and Tourism Association throws out lifeline
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August 9, 2024
THE ST VINCENT and the Grenadines Hotel and Tourism Association has taken steps to offer help to colleague establishments affected by the passage of H...
Man gets 26 years in jail for rape and assault
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Man gets 26 years in jail for rape and assault
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August 6, 2024
A MAN,WHO claimed that he paid a woman to have sexual intercourse with him, was sentenced to 26 years in prison for raping and assaulting her. Calvert...
‘John Small’ gets 26 years in jail for wounding with intent, gun possession
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‘John Small’ gets 26 years in jail for wounding with intent, gun possession
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August 6, 2024
A MAN WAS sentenced to prison for shooting another man three times in his foot after becoming aggravated that a car light was shone in his face. Ronal...
Rename the Diamond facility after Shafiqua Maloney – St Clair Leacock
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Rename the Diamond facility after Shafiqua Maloney – St Clair Leacock
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August 6, 2024
VICE PRESIDENT of the New Democratic Party (NDP), St Clair Leacock has proposed renaming the athletic facility at Diamond, the Shafiqua Maloney Stadiu...
Resident pleased with Murray’s Village arrests
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Resident pleased with Murray’s Village arrests
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August 6, 2024
A RESIDENT OF Murray’s Village says that persons living in the East Kingstown community are pleased about a recent arrest, and a conviction, stemming ...
Ministry of Agriculture gets equipment for on-going volcano clean up work
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Ministry of Agriculture gets equipment for on-going volcano clean up work
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August 6, 2024
THE Ministry of Agriculture through the World Bank funded Volcano Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP), on July 19, 2024, received a quantity of supplies...
St Martins Past Students Association donates to schools and other entities
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St Martins Past Students Association donates to schools and other entities
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August 6, 2024
THE ST MARTIN’S Secondary School Past Students Association (SAMPASA), has teamed up with the Mount Olive Baptist Church of Centerville, Virgina, USA t...
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Union Island group receives KCCU sponsorship for National Dance Festival
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August 6, 2024
THE GROUP, Union Island Cultural Conquerors, received support for new uniforms and drums at the launch of the 15th National Dance Festival on July 31,...
Government signs agreement to begin work on Acute Referral Hospital
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Government signs agreement to begin work on Acute Referral Hospital
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August 2, 2024
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on Friday, July 26, 2024, signed an agreement with the Taiwan firm, Overseas Engineering and Con...
$2.1 million to be spent to help restore Salt Whistle Bay
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$2.1 million to be spent to help restore Salt Whistle Bay
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August 2, 2024
Restorative work on Salt Whistle Bay in Mayreau has begun. The beach, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl, has tremendous sand erosion alon...
Status of Union Island Gecko unknown after Hurricane Beryl
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Status of Union Island Gecko unknown after Hurricane Beryl
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August 2, 2024
The Forestry Department is preparing to conduct an assessment following the passage of Hurricane Beryl to determine the status of endemic species in t...
6 charged in attempted robbery at GECCU granted $25,000 bail
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6 charged in attempted robbery at GECCU granted $25,000 bail
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August 2, 2024
Five men and one woman who were charged in relation to an attempted burglary at the South Rivers branch of the General Employees Cooperative Credit Un...
Collaboration necessary to weed out human trafficking
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Collaboration necessary to weed out human trafficking
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August 2, 2024
Scores of students, police officers and government officials painted Kingstown blue on July 30, 2024, to mark the global celebration for the United Na...
Rape, cyberbullying of 14-year-old girl lands man a near 20-year jail term
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Rape, cyberbullying of 14-year-old girl lands man a near 20-year jail term
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August 2, 2024
A man was sentenced to 19 years, six months, and 23 days in prison for committing sexual and cybercrime offences against a 14 year old girl. The man a...
Police record low  homicide solving rate in decade 2012-2023
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Police record low homicide solving rate in decade 2012-2023
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August 2, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel The police in St Vincent and the Grenadines have not had the most impressive record of solving incidences of homicide over the decad...
Michael Lyscott faces second charge for murder in Layou
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Michael Lyscott faces second charge for murder in Layou
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August 2, 2024
Less than two weeks after the 21 year one year old was charged with the murder of a Layou resident, Olan Michael Lyscott was back before the court cha...
Farmers in Langley Park benefit under sustainable farming project
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Farmers in Langley Park benefit under sustainable farming project
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August 2, 2024
Two farmers cooperatives, with membership from the Langley Park area, were the recipients of support from the Government of Australia, through its Dir...
Maduro declared election winner amid protests
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Maduro declared election winner amid protests
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August 2, 2024
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was on Monday July 29, 2024, declared by the National Electoral Council to have secured 51 per cent of the votes in a count...
Building and Loan wooing Young Savers
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Building and Loan wooing Young Savers
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August 2, 2024
The St Vincent Building and Loan Association(SVBLA), is a financial institution of 80 years standing. However, it is ensuring sustainability and longe...
SVG on the brink of food insecurity – Agriculture Minister
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SVG on the brink of food insecurity – Agriculture Minister
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August 2, 2024
As the impact from Hurricane Beryl continues to be assessed, preliminary damage assessments paint a grim picture for the agriculture sector in St Vinc...
Six students receive bursaries from the NTRC
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Six students receive bursaries from the NTRC
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August 2, 2024
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), has awarded bursaries to six students for the new school year which begins in September,...
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SVG to participate in Africa/CARICOM Climate Summit
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SVG to participate in Africa/CARICOM Climate Summit
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August 5, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will take part in the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in September...
Eight Cuban Tourism experts to help SVG’s tourism development
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Eight Cuban Tourism experts to help SVG’s tourism development
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August 5, 2025
A group of eight experts arrived in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on July 31, 2025, to assist the government in further development of this coun...
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PAHO collaborates in helping eliminate Cervical Cancer in SVG
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August 5, 2025
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with this country’s Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment (MOHWE) concluded a...
East St George hopeful predicts NDP victory in North Windward
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East St George hopeful predicts NDP victory in North Windward
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August 5, 2025
New Democratic Party candidate for the East St George Constituency in the upcoming general elections, Lavern Gibson-Velox, is predicting that her coun...
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...

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