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Nine Mornings winners presented with prizes
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January 8, 2016
Winners of the 2015 Nine Mornings Competition last Saturday received their prizes at a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Hall. In Zone One of the VINLEC ...
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January 8, 2016
Certain posts on social media made by Vincentians residing overseas are being viewed as inciting acts of terrorism on Vincentian soil and have been re...
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January 8, 2016
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment (MoHWE) is on the alert for the Zika virus, following confirmation of cases in the region. Zika i...
Anglicans mourn loss of Dean Patrick McIntosh
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January 8, 2016
Patrick McIntosh, the Dean of St George’s Cathedral, Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, has died. The Dean died suddenly on Tuesday afternoon, ...
ECGC Children’s Christmas Party
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January 8, 2016
ECGC’s Children’s Christmas Party returned for the third year at the ECGC’s car park, Campden Park. ECGC, a leading manufacturer in flour, rice, anima...
Police issue wanted alert for alleged shooter
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January 8, 2016
Up to press time, Declon Anthony Glasgow, also known as ‘Bage,’ was wanted in connection with the Boxing Day 2015 murder of O’Jarvi ‘Rat’ Hooper and H...
Protesters breaching Public Order Act – PM
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January 8, 2016
Protests currently being held in St Vincent and the Grenadines, especially those in front the building that houses the Electoral Office are in breach ...
LIME community outreach unwraps 200 smiles
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January 5, 2016
“Thank you!” “God will bless alyo!” “LIME mek me see Christmas!” are some of the words of gratitude expressed to the “LIME Caravan of Care,” as they j...
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January 5, 2016
For the second year, the Ministry of Education will hold a special church service to officially usher in the New Year. The service is being held under...
Cop charged for unlawful discharge of firearm
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January 5, 2016
Constable Orthwel ‘O.B’ John will reappear before the Serious Offences Court on February 1 for trial, after being charged with wounding and unlawful d...
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December 29, 2015
The local branch of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank made good on commitments last week, when the financial institution presented cheques to two...
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December 29, 2015
The opening ceremony of the first session of the 10th Parliament takes place this afternoon, amidst promised protest action from supporters of the New...
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December 29, 2015
The police are investigating a motor vehicle accident involving motor vehicle PU 985, owned by Sharon Nash and driven by Rondean Nash, both of Layou, ...
DaSilva wins ‘Best Lit House’ 2015
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December 29, 2015
Olivia DaSilva of Cane End has edged last year’s winner Jimmy Samuel into second place in this year’s ‘VINLEC- Kenneth Ash Memorial Best Lit Hou...
Boutique owner fed up with repeated break-ins
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December 29, 2015
A business woman who operates from a shop at the Kingstown Vegetable Market says she is fed up of the repeated burglaries at her boutique. Margaret Sa...
Chocolate bars now being produced in SVG
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December 29, 2015
Vincentians would soon be able to purchase chocolate made locally from locally harvested cocoa beans. The dark chocolate bar, which has been described...
South Rivers man gunned down at night club
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December 29, 2015
Relatives of slain O’Jarvi Hooper, this country’s latest murder victim, are hoping that the police catch the man who is alleged to have shot and k...
Rubis spreads Christmas cheer to customers
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December 22, 2015
Over the last week, Rubis customers who purchased $50 or more in fuel and Total Lubricant got a real Christmas treat from Rubis Santa. Customers were ...
Rubis reaches out to elderly
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December 22, 2015
As part of its community outreach programme, Rubis has, for the third consecutive year, donated food baskets to the elderly and marginalized persons l...