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CARICOM launches Skilled Workers Programme with Teacher attachments

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March 7, 2023

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat launched a CARICOM Skilled Workers Programme on Monday, March, 6 with a short hybrid ceremony at its hea...

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Chamber of Commerce of SVG signs MOU with Korea Int’l Trade Association

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March 7, 2023

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SVGCIC), and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), have signed a Memo...

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Man found holding his private parts at toddler’s bedroom sent to jail

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March 7, 2023

A burglar who has a previous conviction for attempted rape was sentenced to three years in prison after he was found standing at a toddler’s bedroom d...

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Family members of chopped Georgetown man decline to comment

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March 7, 2023

Family members of a man killed in Georgetown over the weekend, allegedly by his brother, refused to comment to the media when contacted on Monday. Mic...

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Human Trafficking, a Global Phenomenon

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March 7, 2023

From the Chambers of the Attorney General of St Vincent and the Grenadines The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2011 was amended by the Preven...

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Union Island’s Longest Serving Secondary Principal Mourned

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March 7, 2023

Oswald Nanton, the longest serving (1991 to about 2001) principal of Union Island Secondary School (UISS) is being remembered as an educational giant....

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Students of the Girls’ High School in the US on STEM study tour

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March 5, 2023

Eight students of the St Vincent Girls’ High School (GHS) are now in the United States participating in a one-week STEM study tour at the Good Shepher...

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Senior Magistrate clarifies sentencing of persons under 18

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March 3, 2023

Senior Magistrate, Rickie Burnett who presides over the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court addressed the court on February, 24 regarding the sentencing of p...

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Youngster who escaped from the police sent for psychiatric observation

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March 3, 2023

Javill ‘Ben 10’ Williams was given little wriggle room when he left the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, March 1 charged with escaping polic...

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Partially blind elderly man who pulled a gun on a 24 year old sent to jail

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March 3, 2023

A 69 year old partially blind man will spend the next 2 years and 9 months in prison after he fought and pulled an unlicensed firearm at a 24-year-old...

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Lawyer describes arrest of four protesters as ‘political victimization’ (+VIDEO)

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March 3, 2023

Lawyer Kay Bacchus-Baptiste has described as political victimisation, the arrest and laying of charges against four protesters who were charged for ho...

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Farmer loses animals, blames devilish activity

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March 3, 2023

One farmer is blaming the fatal attacks on sheep and goats in the Belmont mountains and surrounding areas over the last few months on something other ...

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National Heritage Month activities kick off with Schools Garifuna Folk Festival

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March 3, 2023

Cultural officer, Maxine Browne on Monday February 27 announced a package of activities for the celebration of National Heroes and Heritage Month in M...

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Ban on importation of jet skis to be reviewed- Tourism Minister

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March 3, 2023

Plans are afoot to change the adventure and ecotourism environment in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with the addition of water runners and All T...

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Lawyer and MP seek to challenge ban on Court House Yard parking

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March 3, 2023

A parliamentarian and a lawyer who are among those restricted or prohibited by the Government from parking in the Court House Yard are seeking to chal...

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$10 million loan obtained for Belle Vue Development Hub

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March 3, 2023

The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), has secured a loan of US$10 million to undertake work that would transform the old banana boxin...

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St Lucia Parliament votes to make CCJ its final court

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March 3, 2023

The St Lucia Parliament Tuesday voted in favour of the island having the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its final and highest cour...

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Public Service Union awards 12 past presidents

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March 3, 2023

Twelve former presidents of the Public Service Union were honoured this week at an awards and appreciation event held to mark the union’s 80th anniver...

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PM to employees of Social Development Ministry: If you don’t care let me move you out’

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March 3, 2023

Persons employed at the Ministry of Social Development who lack caring and empathy, need to be working elsewhere. This point was made by Prime Ministe...

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SVG not to be blamed for Air Canada’s suspension of flights- Glen Beache (+video)

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February 28, 2023

Air Canada’s announcement of the temporary suspension of services to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), is being attributed to changes in flight ti...

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‘I won’t walkabout with anybody from the Opposition’ – PM

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February 28, 2023

Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has made it clear that he is not willing to walk about in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), with anyone from the ...

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Close to 100 CSEC students failed to pass a single subject in 2022 exams

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February 28, 2023

A total of 75 students who wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exam last year, failed to pass at least one subject. Disclosure ...

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Murder accused, Tevin Bobb, makes second court appearance

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February 28, 2023

Tevin Bobb, 29, is expected to make his second court appearance today Tuesday, February 28 in relation to the shooting death of Mikhail Charles. Both ...

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PM Gonsalves commended for being bold and courageous as AIA marks sixth anniversary

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February 28, 2023

The Argyle International Airport (AIA) marked its sixth year in operation with a recognition and awards ceremony last Friday, February 24. At the func...

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InterCaribbean adds new flights to the Eastern Caribbean

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February 28, 2023

InterCaribbean Airways has announced new non-stop services from St Kitts to Barbados that will connect with services to Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, ...

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Fisheries Minister upbeat on Fleet Expansion Programme

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February 28, 2023

Two boats (pirogues) and 12 engines have been purchased so far under the fleet expansion agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Kingsto...

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Safety assessment to be done on J.F Mitchell Airport

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February 28, 2023

A safety assessment has to be conducted on the J.F Mitchell Airport in Bequia, before the resumption of any night landing at that airport in the Grena...

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KCCU and CTAWU sign new retroactive Collective Agreement

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February 28, 2023

The Kingstown Co-operative Credit Union (KCCU), and the Commercial Technical and Allied Workers Union (CTAWU), last Thursday, February 23, signed a ne...

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Ten Vincentians deported from the US in 2022, the most of the OECS

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February 26, 2023

Ten Vincentians were deported from the United States in 2022, the most of any country in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Last yea...

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Skinny Fabulous making tidal waves in Soca world

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February 24, 2023

by Lyf Compton Vincentian Soca artiste Gamal “Skinny Fabulous” Doyle continues to make tidal waves in the Soca world with his latest “big up” coming f...

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PRYME grant helps Shevonne Deshong expand into children’s clothing

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February 24, 2023

Entrepreneur, Shevonne DeShong who founded Khloe’s Krochet, a niche embroidery business, is now moving into a children’s clothing line with breathtaki...

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Political activists spend night in custody charged with unlawful gathering (+video)

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February 24, 2023

A group of political activists appeared in the Kingstown Magistrate's Court today, February 24, for their arraignment. Their appearance in court stems...

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Gonsalves celebrates 29 years as MP

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February 24, 2023

Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is celebrating 29 years as the elected Member of Parliament for the Constituency of North Central Windward. The Prim...

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Gun seized at Kingstown port was used in crime in USA – PM

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February 24, 2023

Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves is calling for a fully coordinated approach in the fight against crime and violence and the illegal gun trade in St...

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One-year bond for CK Greaves Supermarket thief

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February 24, 2023

The vigilance of Guardsmen security officer at the CK Greaves supermarket at Pembroke resulted in a 53 year old Vermont resident, Chris Samuel, being ...

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Young sheep thieves fined and ordered to make restitution

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February 24, 2023

Two young farmers were fined $750.00 each for stealing sheep from another young farmer from Fitz Hughes when they appeared in court this week. Chateau...

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Diamond man acquitted of 2017 Christmas eve murder of fellow villager

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February 24, 2023

Almost one week after the commencement of his murder trial, a 12 member jury of nine women and three men on Monday, February 20, found Beresford Willi...

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Layou plumber wins $260,000 Super 6 jackpot

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February 24, 2023

The latest Super 6 winner, Javed Matthews of Layou, cried for joy after winning the $260,000 jackpot. The 29 year old said he leaped in excitement whe...

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Circus to perform in SVG over the Easter weekend

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February 24, 2023

A world renowned circus is scheduled to visit St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) soon. The Awesome Family Circus will perform here over the Easter we...

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Retired nurses Association elects new executive

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February 24, 2023

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Retired Nurses Association (SVGRNA) has elected a new executive to take care of its business for the next two years....

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Belle Isle correctional facility gets donation of kitchen utensils

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February 24, 2023

The Board of visiting justices on Tuesday, February 14 donated a quantity of kitchen utensils to serve over 200 inmates at the Belle Isles Correctiona...

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Men still leading in HIV/AIDS cases in St Vincent and the Grenadines

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February 24, 2023

The first case of HIV/AIDS was recorded in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), in 1984 and up to the end of 2022, there were 860 HIV/AIDS related dea...

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Workmen address faulty retaining wall in Richland Park

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February 24, 2023

The John family in Richland Park can finally get a good night’s rest after their concerns about the possible collapse of a retaining wall was addresse...