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Government to help private sector create more jobs – Camillo
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Government to help private sector create more jobs – Camillo
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March 1, 2016
The Government will this year be significantly more focused on fostering a better relationship with the private sector, in an attempt to create more j...
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Handing over ceremony for ISO 27001 certificate takes place today
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March 1, 2016
An official handing over ceremony for the ISO 27001 certificate in Information Security to the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will ...
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Licensed gun holders to pay more for permits
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March 1, 2016
Licensed gun holders who now have to pay EC$500 for their firearm permits, up from EC$250, should find the price hike within their means. Speaking in ...
Coastguard members top Amateur Radio Course
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Coastguard members top Amateur Radio Course
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March 1, 2016
It would appear that the Coastguard is sending the brightest staff members to take the Amateur Radio Course, as this time two members, along with a st...
Party members able to give better response to Budget presentation – NDP
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Party members able to give better response to Budget presentation – NDP
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March 1, 2016
The New Democratic Party’s (NDP) decision not to debate the 2016 Budget in Parliament has allowed the party’s members to be able to make a better ...
Burglars break into four health centres and take medication
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Burglars break into four health centres and take medication
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March 1, 2016
With recent break-ins at several clinics across St Vincent, the Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment strongl...
Truancy by teachers cause for concern – Charles
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Truancy by teachers cause for concern – Charles
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March 1, 2016
Truancy by teachers is one of the main concerns of the Ministry of Education. This disclosure was made by parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of E...
We can tackle climate change and national debt together – Commonwealth
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We can tackle climate change and national debt together – Commonwealth
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February 26, 2016
by Deodat Maharaj Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General For many Caribbean leaders, the long walk down a village road after a violent storm to witness...
Ballantyne wins Courts Valentine’s Day Campaign
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Ballantyne wins Courts Valentine’s Day Campaign
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February 26, 2016
Courts shopper Glendeen Ballantyne is the winner of the 2016 Courts Valentine’s Day Campaign. The Green Hill resident won herself a romantic Valenti...
Two couples win in Digicel’s Valentine’s promotion
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Two couples win in Digicel’s Valentine’s promotion
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February 26, 2016
Digicel has awarded two lucky couples in their #DigiInstaHeart social media competition. Couples were asked to upload their most romantic photos to In...
Star Garage Ltd launches new 2016 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV
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Star Garage Ltd launches new 2016 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV
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February 26, 2016
The 2016 Suzuki Grand Vitara can now be purchased here in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Last Friday, Star Garage Ltd launched the new compact SUV at ...
Grammar School Young Leaders visit 10 schools
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Grammar School Young Leaders visit 10 schools
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February 26, 2016
The St Vincent Grammar School Young Leaders 2016 visited 10 schools – six primary and four secondary throughout the island on Thursday, February 18,...
Regional journalists complete Media Law Workshop in Barbados
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Regional journalists complete Media Law Workshop in Barbados
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February 26, 2016
Journalists from various media houses around the region successfully completed a Media Law Workshop in Barbados earlier this week. During the two-day ...
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Youths invited to enter Essay Writing Competition
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February 26, 2016
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, Commerce and Regional Integration is inviting young Vincentians aged 15-30 to participate in its second annual...
CWSA introduces  e-billing for customers
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CWSA introduces e-billing for customers
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February 26, 2016
The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) has added a new dimension to the service it offers customers by introducing e-billing. This was announ...
SWMA calls on authorities to enforce garbage laws
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SWMA calls on authorities to enforce garbage laws
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February 26, 2016
The manager of the Solid Waste Management Unit is calling on authorities to enforce the laws regarding littering and illegal dumping in an attempt to ...
Chamber of Commerce to partner with Government to clean city
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Chamber of Commerce to partner with Government to clean city
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February 26, 2016
Congested, filthy, disorganized and not conducive to doing business is how executive director of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry...
Bishop wants Catholics in Grenadines to get involved in church’s activities
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Bishop wants Catholics in Grenadines to get involved in church’s activities
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February 26, 2016
Newly ordained Bishop of the Diocese of Kingstown Bishop Gerard County will be seeking to make members of the Catholic faith in the Grenadines feel mo...
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Bishop Gordon ready for Barbados challenge
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February 26, 2016
Former Bishop of the diocese of Kingstown Bishop Jason Gordon is ready to get to work as Bishop of the diocese of Bridgetown. Speaking with SEARCHLIGH...
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Government plans to further economic growth, create greater employment in 2016
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February 26, 2016
The Appropriation Act 2016 which provides for the services of St Vincent and the Grenadines for 2016 was passed into law in the House of Assembly last...
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SVG Medical Association elects new executive
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February 26, 2016
A new executive has been installed to continue the work of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Medical Association, beginning 2016, a release from the o...
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New date for kidney benefit concert announced
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February 26, 2016
The Kidney Society of St Vincent and the Grenadines Inc has advised that the benefit concert entitled “What A Little Love Can Do” is now scheduled...
NDP to reply to Budget in two-day session at Frenches House
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NDP to reply to Budget in two-day session at Frenches House
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February 26, 2016
The New Democratic Party (NDP) will reply to the 2016 Budget at a special two-day forum next week. When the 2016 Budget was presented by Prime Ministe...
Parliament passes Act with aim of eliminating hunger by 2020
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Parliament passes Act with aim of eliminating hunger by 2020
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February 26, 2016
Parliament last Wednesday, passed into law, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Zero Hunger Trust Fund Act 2016 in furtherance of the pledge by the Unit...
Catholic Bishop apologizes to PM for comments
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Catholic Bishop apologizes to PM for comments
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February 26, 2016
Former Bishop of the diocese of Kingstown Bishop Jason Gordon has apologized to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves for statements he made, based on a n...
Connell to tackle issue of CRD Ltd injunction against Bynoe
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Connell to tackle issue of CRD Ltd injunction against Bynoe
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February 26, 2016
A local lawyer has volunteered to assist Canouan activist Terry Bynoe in resolving the injunction that Canouan Resorts Development (CRD) Ltd has had a...
SVG records first Zika case on Union Island
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SVG records first Zika case on Union Island
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February 26, 2016
With the mosquito-borne Zika virus spreading swiftly throughout the region since 2015, this country has now recorded its first case on the southern Gr...
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Canadian-funded IMPACT Justice Project to host Media Law Workshop
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February 23, 2016
Media personnel from across the region are attending a Media Law Workshop being hosted by the Canadian Government-funded project Improved Access to Ju...
Robinson re-elected SVGTU president
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Robinson re-elected SVGTU president
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February 23, 2016
Oswald Robinson was re-elected to the position of president of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU) in elections held on February ...
INside OUT art  show to open at cigarette factory
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INside OUT art show to open at cigarette factory
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February 23, 2016
It seems to be the season for creativity in St Vincent and the Grenadines. March 4 will introduce the country’s first art opening in an operational ...
WSGS launches Young Leaders project after two-year hiatus
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WSGS launches Young Leaders project after two-year hiatus
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February 23, 2016
After being out of competition for the past two years, the West St George Secondary School launched their 2016 Young Leaders project under the theme â...
Jazzy Organics opens doors to customers
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Jazzy Organics opens doors to customers
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February 23, 2016
Last Friday, fans of Jazzy Organics skincare products undoubtedly rejoiced over the opening of the business’s first store in St Vincent and the Gren...
SVG on drought alert, as water levels lower than annual average
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SVG on drought alert, as water levels lower than annual average
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February 23, 2016
With a significant reduction in water flow at several of the water systems across St Vincent and the Grenadines, the Central Water and Sewerage Author...
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Call for nominations for 2017 Caribbean Awards for Excellence
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February 23, 2016
The Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence has been in existence since 2005, and has recognized and rewarded 27 outstanding Caribbean nationa...
General election results leave individuals in undemocratic posture
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General election results leave individuals in undemocratic posture
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February 23, 2016
An arrogant, dictatorial and undemocratic posture is being unfolded by some persons who are disappointed by the results of the December 9, 2016 genera...
Former High Court Registrar disbarred from practising law
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Former High Court Registrar disbarred from practising law
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February 23, 2016
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has disbarred the former High Court registrar Tamara Gibson-Marks from practising law. This ruling was passed down...
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PM presents 2016 Budget Estimates
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February 23, 2016
Although a current account deficit of $11.9 million is budgeted in the Estimates, Government will seek, in the actual implementation of the 2016 Budge...
No-show for Opposition members for 2016 Budget
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No-show for Opposition members for 2016 Budget
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February 23, 2016
Even with the threat of legislation being introduced that will fine members of Parliament for repeated non-attendance (without good reason), the Leade...
Biabou resident succumbs to injuries from car crash
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Biabou resident succumbs to injuries from car crash
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February 23, 2016
Jamal ‘Twin’ Joe of Biabou became the second road fatality here for the year when he crashed over the weekend. Joe was driving motor vehicle P-336...
George Stephens Young Leaders off to bright start
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George Stephens Young Leaders off to bright start
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February 23, 2016
The George Stephens Senior Secondary School kicked off its 2016 RBC Young Leaders project with a launch at the school compound on Tuesday, February 16...
RSVGFP awards outstanding police officers, bus drivers
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RSVGFP awards outstanding police officers, bus drivers
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February 23, 2016
Eleven police officers and four omnibus drivers were on Wednesday awarded for their outstanding performance during 2015 by the Royal St Vincent and th...
Vincentian ordered deported from BVI
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Vincentian ordered deported from BVI
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February 23, 2016
A Vincentian man, originally from Belair, was deported from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on February 10, 2016, after serving seven years in a Brit...
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GG to present Throne Speech next week
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February 19, 2016
Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne will present the Throne Speech next Monday, February 22, on the occasion of the first session of the 10th Pa...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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