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Offord Morris paved the way for ULP in South Central Windward – Gonsalves
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Offord Morris paved the way for ULP in South Central Windward – Gonsalves
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August 1, 2024
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves said it was former member of Parliament for South Central Windward, Offord Morris who paved the way for the success...
Erika’s Yachts optimistic despite destruction in the Southern Grenadines
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Erika’s Yachts optimistic despite destruction in the Southern Grenadines
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August 1, 2024
Erika’s Yacht Agents has decided to relocate its operations to Bequia for the upcoming season given the destruction which has occurred on Union Island...
Gov’t finding it ‘difficult’ to fill Psychiatrist post – Health Minister
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Gov’t finding it ‘difficult’ to fill Psychiatrist post – Health Minister
Christina 
July 29, 2024
The Ministry of Health is seeking to fill five vacancies at the Mental Health Centre, including the post of a Consultant Psychiatrist, which has been ...
Klymate gunning for Nevis Soca Monarch crown
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Klymate gunning for Nevis Soca Monarch crown
Christina 
July 29, 2024
Vincentian Soca artiste, James ‘Klymate’ Ashton has landed a top spot in the finals of the Nevis Soca Monarch competition and he has set his mind on b...
Maduro confident of being re-elected, boasts of safety of Venezuela’s electoral system
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Maduro confident of being re-elected, boasts of safety of Venezuela’s electoral system
Clare 
July 28, 2024
by Lyf Compton in Caracas Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, who will on Sunday, July 28, face the electorate in his country, says he is confident of being r...
Footage of McKies Hill gunman making rounds on social media
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Footage of McKies Hill gunman making rounds on social media
Christina 
July 26, 2024
CCTV (closed-circuit television) footage of the country's latest homicide is being widely circulated across social media with police denying that the ...
Venezuela holds presidential elections on Sunday
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Venezuela holds presidential elections on Sunday
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July 26, 2024
by Lyf Compton If one were to go by the pictures painted by the Western media of Venezuela, you would expect to be bombarded by beggars on the streets...
PM, Union Island residents discuss relocation of students
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PM, Union Island residents discuss relocation of students
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July 26, 2024
THE PURCHASE of school supplies, accommodation, and work commitments for single parents are some of the concerns voiced by Union Island residents who ...
Twenty-one-year-old charged for murder of Leon Gaymes
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Twenty-one-year-old charged for murder of Leon Gaymes
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July 26, 2024
A 21-YEAR-OLD MAN has been charged with the murder of a Layou resident and is now remanded in custody. Michael “Metal” Lyscott of Old Montrose appeare...
Alleged killer of man who received 16 bullets, charged
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Alleged killer of man who received 16 bullets, charged
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July 26, 2024
A RILLAN HILL MAN has been charged with the 2023 murder of a man, who was reportedly shot 16 times. Orande “Bells” Dunbar, 37, appeared at the Serious...
One jailed, two others charged as police seize more illegal firearms and ammo
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One jailed, two others charged as police seize more illegal firearms and ammo
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July 26, 2024
THE Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has made a recent seizure of three illegal firearms and 36 rounds of ammunition as they ...
More people opting to get security systems
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More people opting to get security systems
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July 26, 2024
TWO SECURITY COMPANIES in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have noted an increase in home and business owners seeking to secure their homes which t...
Work starts at former Teachers College to accommodate Union Island students
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Work starts at former Teachers College to accommodate Union Island students
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July 26, 2024
LAND AT the old Teachers’ College building has been cleared to accommodate students coming from the Southern Grenadines whose schools were destroyed b...
Former SVG Police Officer now King’s Guard in UK receives special awards
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Former SVG Police Officer now King’s Guard in UK receives special awards
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July 26, 2024
by ARI SHAW A FORMER POLICE OFFICER of the Royal St Vincent And The Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), received special awards at the completion of his...
SVG needs to build to acceptable standards, says Minister of Housing
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SVG needs to build to acceptable standards, says Minister of Housing
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July 26, 2024
THE Physical Planning Department is moving to address the use of substandard materials, particularly galvanize in the construction of houses across St...
Facebook post claims ‘Pests at grocery supplier’
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Facebook post claims ‘Pests at grocery supplier’
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July 26, 2024
A POST CIRCULATING on Facebook has alerted customers of a business in Middle Street, Kingstown, that is owned by a married couple about alleged poor w...
Arrest warrant issued for sex, cybercrime offender who skipped verdict date
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Arrest warrant issued for sex, cybercrime offender who skipped verdict date
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July 26, 2024
AN ARREST WARRANT had to be issued for a man who did not appear in court when five guilty verdicts were returned for sexual and cybercrime offences ag...
Office of DPP commends joint action in apprehending convicted man
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Office of DPP commends joint action in apprehending convicted man
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July 26, 2024
THE OFFICE of the Director of Public Prosecutions - National Prosecution Service (ODPP-NPS) St.Vincent and the Grenadines said it recognizes the partn...
Victims of human trafficking walk among us – police
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Victims of human trafficking walk among us – police
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July 26, 2024
As St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) prepares to join the world in marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, local law enforcement say t...
Four Vincentians among more than 500 Observers for Venezuela Presidential Elections Sunday
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Four Vincentians among more than 500 Observers for Venezuela Presidential Elections Sunday
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July 26, 2024
More than 500 election observers, including four from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), have travelled to Venezuela ahead of presidential elections...
SVG Port Authority gets overseas help to assess ports in the Grenadines
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SVG Port Authority gets overseas help to assess ports in the Grenadines
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July 26, 2024
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA), Carl James, said they have received support from Global Support ...
UPDATE: Police say no foul play suspected in death of Canouan labourer
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UPDATE: Police say no foul play suspected in death of Canouan labourer
Christina 
July 24, 2024
UPDATE: July 26, 2024 Police provided an update regarding a partially decomposed body that was found in Friendship, Canouan. A subsequent post-mortem ...
Man killed, woman injured in McKies Hill shooting
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Man killed, woman injured in McKies Hill shooting
Christina 
July 24, 2024
A shooting incident which occurred in the McKies Hill area has left one man dead and a woman nursing multiple gunshot wounds. The deceased has been id...
SVG to get income support from World Food Programme
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SVG to get income support from World Food Programme
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July 23, 2024
MANY PERSONS in St Vincent and the Grenadines who suffered loss as a result of the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 1, 2024, are likely to receive s...
Government activates on-line disaster relief fund
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Government activates on-line disaster relief fund
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July 23, 2024
THE Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has activated a Disaster Relief Fund Website to receive online financial contributions in support of t...
CK Greaves Companies donate half a million to disaster recovery effort
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CK Greaves Companies donate half a million to disaster recovery effort
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July 23, 2024
LOCAL SUPERMARKET CHAIN, CK Greaves and Company is making a huge contribution to the rebuilding process in St Vincent and the Grenadines after the des...
Parliament approves Supplementary Budget
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Parliament approves Supplementary Budget
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July 23, 2024
THE SUM of $136.4 million has been approved for the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines to spend in the immediate aftermath of the passage of ...
Supplementary Estimates get nod of approval from Opposition
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Supplementary Estimates get nod of approval from Opposition
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July 23, 2024
THE PARLIAMENTARY Opposition New Democratic Party has supported government’s move to spend $136.4 million to provide immediate relief for the people o...
Cayman Islands donate to hurricane relief in Grenada and SVG
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Cayman Islands donate to hurricane relief in Grenada and SVG
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July 23, 2024
ST VINCENT and the Grenadines (SVG) and Grenada, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, each received US$500,000 and supplies from the Cayman Islands. Premier of ...
One male among 176 School of Continuing Education graduates
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One male among 176 School of Continuing Education graduates
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July 23, 2024
AMIDST CHEERS, applause, and a palpable sense of accomplishment, 176 persons graduated from the SVG School of Continuing Education on July 18, 2024 at...
Edwin D Layne & Sons Limited donates to Hurricane Beryl relief
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Edwin D Layne & Sons Limited donates to Hurricane Beryl relief
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July 23, 2024
EDWIN D LAYNE & Sons Ltd is contributing towards the needs of the communities and individuals adversely affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Be...
Four men and one woman remanded on attempted robbery, murder, and firearm charges
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Four men and one woman remanded on attempted robbery, murder, and firearm charges
Forrest 
July 20, 2024
Four men and one woman were remanded in custody today, after being charged in relation to the attempted burglary of the General Employees Cooperative ...
Hurricane has brought people together- Union Island resident
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Hurricane has brought people together- Union Island resident
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July 19, 2024
UNION ISLAND RESIDENT and teacher, Abdon White has concluded that the destruction of the island by Hurricane Beryl has brought islanders closer as the...
Italian carpenter falls from hotel roof in Canouan and dies
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Italian carpenter falls from hotel roof in Canouan and dies
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July 19, 2024
POLICE SAY they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred yesterday, July 18, 2024 on Canouan. The deceased, identified as Sergio Scorrano, a 5...
No charges laid over shooting incident involving apparent radio talk show host
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No charges laid over shooting incident involving apparent radio talk show host
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July 19, 2024
POLICE SAY that an investigation is being carried out in relation to an incident in which an apparent radio talk show host is seen in public brandishi...
Man who had sex with drinking buddy’s girlfriend sentenced to prison for manslaughter
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Man who had sex with drinking buddy’s girlfriend sentenced to prison for manslaughter
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July 19, 2024
A DEADLY ALTERCATION between two men, after one was caught having sex with the other’s girlfriend, has led to the ‘outside man’ being sentenced for ma...
Mother cries as son is found guilty on firearm charge
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Mother cries as son is found guilty on firearm charge
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July 19, 2024
A 43 YEAR-OLD MAN left his mother whimpering and in tears after he was found guilty for being in possession of a firearm with intent to injure, and fo...
Troumaca/Chester Cottage accused acquitted of charges
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Troumaca/Chester Cottage accused acquitted of charges
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July 19, 2024
A MAN, who faced six charges in relation to a shooting incident alleged to have resulted in the wounding of three persons, was acquitted on all counts...
OECS Prime Minster says recovery process will be long
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OECS Prime Minster says recovery process will be long
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July 19, 2024
THE SENSES OF SMELL AND SIGHT, and the emotions are strongly impacted when one visits Union Island which was struck by Hurricane Beryl on July 1, 2024...
Dominica’s PM cautions talk show hosts in the region
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Dominica’s PM cautions talk show hosts in the region
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July 19, 2024
TALK SHOW HOSTS and social media users have been cautioned by Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Rosevelt Skerrit about speaking negative...
WFP launches emergency food assistance for people affected by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean
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WFP launches emergency food assistance for people affected by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean
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July 19, 2024
THE UNITED NATIONS World Food Programme (WFP) has kicked off distributions of emergency food assistance to people severely affected by Hurricane Beryl...
Water being restored to residents in the Grenadines
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Water being restored to residents in the Grenadines
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July 19, 2024
THE PROVISION OF WATER to the Grenadine islands affected by Hurricane Beryl has stabilized, and equipment is expected to arrive on islands to assist w...
CARPHA providing health response support to hurricane devastated Member States
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CARPHA providing health response support to hurricane devastated Member States
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July 19, 2024
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) began its regional response to hurricane-impacted Caribbean Islands on July 1, 2024, when Hurricane Beryl ...
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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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