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Police warning to Vincentians: beware online financial scams
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Police warning to Vincentians: beware online financial scams
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May 24, 2024
Romance scams using a fake identity and can also include blackmail has been identified as one of the most popular forms of online scams globally and t...
Hefty jail sentences for  Redemption Sharpes men who conspired to murder their friend
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Hefty jail sentences for Redemption Sharpes men who conspired to murder their friend
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May 24, 2024
Two men have been sentenced to prison for 25 and 28 years respectively for conspiring to murder a Redemption Sharpes man, their friend, over a conflic...
Man fined and given suspended custodial sentence over on-line sexual images
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Man fined and given suspended custodial sentence over on-line sexual images
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May 24, 2024
A 34 year old man was given a suspended sentence and fined for transmitting sexually explicit images of a woman online, whom he was “badgering” to hav...
Man with a history of firearm offences jailed for illegal possession of ammunition
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Man with a history of firearm offences jailed for illegal possession of ammunition
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May 24, 2024
Joshua Orman Raguette, 36 years old, appeared at the Serious Offences Court before Senior Magistrate, Colin John on Tuesday May 22, 2024, where he ple...
Calypsonians ‘confident’ this will be the year for prize money increase
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Calypsonians ‘confident’ this will be the year for prize money increase
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May 24, 2024
Local calypsonians have sounded their voices loud and clear for the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) to increase prize monies for the kaiso comp...
Sandals Foundation invests in Vetiver craft project
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Sandals Foundation invests in Vetiver craft project
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May 24, 2024
The Sandals Foundation has joined local NGOs Hand2Earth and Grow In Time’s Vetiver Craft Project, making a US $10,000 investment into the Vetiver live...
Forestry head would like to see a greener Kingstown
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Forestry head would like to see a greener Kingstown
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May 24, 2024
Kingstown is known as the ‘city of arches’. Faced with rising temperatures, this little cobblestone city may be on the brink of becoming a heat island...
New recruits shine at Sandals SVG
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New recruits shine at Sandals SVG
Christina 
May 22, 2024
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines(SVG) opened its doors to the public on March 27, 2024, and it has been ‘all systems go’ since then. As team m...
CWSA bracing for prolonged drought
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CWSA bracing for prolonged drought
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May 17, 2024
Despite anticipated rainfall within the next two weeks, the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA), is bracing for prolonged drought and ongoing ...
Grades 2 and 4 students doing poorly in Math, diagnostic tests reveal
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Grades 2 and 4 students doing poorly in Math, diagnostic tests reveal
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May 17, 2024
Minister of Education Curtis King has highlighted areas of concern in Mathematics and Language Arts among primary school pupils in St Vincent and the ...
Sufficient boots remain on the ground says Deputy Commissioner
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Sufficient boots remain on the ground says Deputy Commissioner
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May 17, 2024
By: EldontÉ Samuel Despite claims of police officers leaving the force to pursue other careers in security becoming an issue, Deputy Commissioner of P...
Fifteen days left to hand in illegal weapons and ammo in amnesty programme
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Fifteen days left to hand in illegal weapons and ammo in amnesty programme
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May 17, 2024
With 15 days left to the end of the national firearm amnesty programme (NFA2024), the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has...
Regional Ferry service ahead of planned start-up date
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Regional Ferry service ahead of planned start-up date
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May 17, 2024
The partnership with a shipping company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has propelled a regional ferry initiative forward. The proposed ferry servi...
Ground breaking done for $3  million Park Hill multi-use centre
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Ground breaking done for $3 million Park Hill multi-use centre
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May 17, 2024
The community of Park Hill has been identified as the first in the nation to get a multi million dollar cultural, educational and wellness centre. The...
Interior forests withstanding drought  conditions
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Interior forests withstanding drought conditions
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May 17, 2024
by Eldonte Samuel Interior forest conditions have been withstanding the drought conditions remarkable well, but those in coastal areas are vulnerable....
ECCB Commissioned Independent Audit of Republic Bank (EC) Limited delayed
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ECCB Commissioned Independent Audit of Republic Bank (EC) Limited delayed
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May 17, 2024
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) said it is aware that on Monday, 29 April 2024, the Republic Bank (EC) Limited (Republic Bank) debited custo...
VINCYMAS 2024 launches today at 4 pm
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VINCYMAS 2024 launches today at 4 pm
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May 17, 2024
Vincymas 2024, will be officially launched today. The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) said the launch will be held at Unity Square and activiti...
CXC mounts probe into distribution of exam paper
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CXC mounts probe into distribution of exam paper
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May 14, 2024
THE Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) said it has commenced investigations into circumstances surrounding an issue which occurred with the distribu...
GHS retains ISCCF Bible Quiz Title
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GHS retains ISCCF Bible Quiz Title
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May 14, 2024
THE St.Vincent Girls’ High School (GHS) are once again Inter School and College Christian Fellowship (ISCCF) bible quiz champions. The duo of Kuba Fra...
Park Hill JP wants the nation to return to God
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Park Hill JP wants the nation to return to God
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May 14, 2024
A JUSTICE of the Peace is appealing to residents in Park Hill, especially the youths, to get back on the right footing, and the nation to turn to God....
Man halts proceedings in hot water burning case
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Man halts proceedings in hot water burning case
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May 14, 2024
A WOMAN from Union Island who claimed to have acted in self defence when she threw hot water over a man that caused him to be hospitalised, walked fre...
Walk away from conflict – Police Superintendent warns
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Walk away from conflict – Police Superintendent warns
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May 14, 2024
DIVISIONAL COMMANDER of the Eastern Division of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), Superintendent, Hesran Ballantyne, has ...
Taximan on multiple firearms charges granted $15,000 bail
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Taximan on multiple firearms charges granted $15,000 bail
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May 14, 2024
A TAXI DRIVER, who is charged with multiple firearms offenses, pleaded not guilty when he appeared at the Calliaqua Magistrates Court on Friday May 10...
Victoria Village man facing multiple charges including illegal firearm possession
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Victoria Village man facing multiple charges including illegal firearm possession
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May 14, 2024
A 25-YEAR-OLD labourer of Victoria Village who is charged with illegal firearm possession, burglary, and going equipped for burglary pleaded guilty to...
Taiwan calls for inclusion in WHO
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Taiwan calls for inclusion in WHO
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May 14, 2024
MINISTER OF HEALTH and Welfare, Republic of China (Taiwan), Dr. Hsueh Jui-yuan, has outlined his country’s indispensability in preparing for future pa...
Soroptimist elects Jane Farrell as its new president
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Soroptimist elects Jane Farrell as its new president
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May 14, 2024
JANE FARRELL WAS unanimously elected president of Soroptimist St Vincent and the Grenadines (SISVG) when the club held its 37th annual general meeting...
CARICOM IMPACS, US AND Regional partners discuss Firearms collaboration
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CARICOM IMPACS, US AND Regional partners discuss Firearms collaboration
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May 14, 2024
THE ISSUE AND REDUCTION of the high rates of crime and violence which are fuelled by illicit firearms trafficking were topics of discussion at a meeti...
CWSA: Five water supply systems now listed as critical
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CWSA: Five water supply systems now listed as critical
Christina 
May 13, 2024
The impact of drought conditions across St Vincent and the Grenadines has worsened forcing the Central Water and Sewage Authority (CWSA) to implement ...
Police warn of Facebook account seeking to blackmail people
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Police warn of Facebook account seeking to blackmail people
Christina 
May 11, 2024
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) urges the public to exercise caution when engaging in communications and sharing pers...
SDA churches stage second ‘Glow Run’ for healthy living
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SDA churches stage second ‘Glow Run’ for healthy living
Christina 
May 10, 2024
“The Gospel and health message go hand in hand”, said Seventh Day Adventist Pastor, Brent St Jean after a successful ‘Glow Run’ last Saturday evening,...
Mother of slain Park Hill man dreads upcoming Mother’s Day celebration
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Mother of slain Park Hill man dreads upcoming Mother’s Day celebration
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
While many women around the world are eagerly anticipating the celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday May 12, 2024, the hearts of some mothers are pa...
Police Welfare Officers urged to have harmonious relations within
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Police Welfare Officers urged to have harmonious relations within
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
Senior Magistrate in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Colin John, has encouraged delegates attending the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associat...
Young artist aims to upend the ‘slackness’ in local Soca music
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Young artist aims to upend the ‘slackness’ in local Soca music
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
Dwayne Sam plans to change the perception of Soca music as he ridiculed other younger artists for the lack of substance in their music, and the more e...
Grammar School successfully defends title in National Science Quiz
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Grammar School successfully defends title in National Science Quiz
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
The St Vincent Grammar School (SVGS) has once again won the National Science Quiz (NSQ) hosted by the Ministry of Education and National Reconciliatio...
Paul Over tradesman died from drowning – Police
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Paul Over tradesman died from drowning – Police
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
The police have issued an update on the death of Reanson Montgomery Kirby of Paul Over, stating that he died as a result of drowning. Kirby’s body was...
CCJ reserves judgement in case brought against BAICO by 2,000 policyholders
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CCJ reserves judgement in case brought against BAICO by 2,000 policyholders
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has reserved judgement in the case brought by 2,000 policyholders across six countries of the Organisation of Eas...
PM proposing first Editor of Searchlight to be National Hero
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PM proposing first Editor of Searchlight to be National Hero
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is again putting forward the name of the first editor of the SEARCHLIGHT newspaper, Norma Keizer, for the high honou...
$240,000 win came at ‘opportune time’ for dental therapist
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$240,000 win came at ‘opportune time’ for dental therapist
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
Andrew Williams, a dental therapist has found 240,000 reasons to smile as the country’s latest Super 6 Jackpot Winner. The FairHall resident who works...
Sixteen young Caribbean designers debut their creations in Havana
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Sixteen young Caribbean designers debut their creations in Havana
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
Vincentian designer, Karen De Freitas was among 16 young Caribbean designers who showcased their fashion collections at the ‘Fashion in da House’ fash...
Sandals Foundation  supports VSPCA spay and neuter programme
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Sandals Foundation supports VSPCA spay and neuter programme
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
The Sandals Foundation has partnered with the Vincentian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VSPCA),effecting a four-day spay and neuter...
Barbarism will never triumph over us – PM
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Barbarism will never triumph over us – PM
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has commented on the unnatural times being experienced as he spoke last Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the funeral for the ...
The Human Development Index and the Caribbean- Party Time?
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The Human Development Index and the Caribbean- Party Time?
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
On March 14, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the 2023/2024 edition of its annual Global Human Development Report (HDR)....
Soca artistes launch Association
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Soca artistes launch Association
Forrest 
May 10, 2024
The Association of Vincentian Soca Artistes (AVSA) has officially been launched. The press conference launch took place at the Peace Memorial Hall on ...
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OAS Funds US$125,000 CED Climate Change Project targeting Women
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OAS Funds US$125,000 CED Climate Change Project targeting Women
Forrest 
August 14, 2025
The Organization of American States (OAS), through its Development Cooperation Fund (DCF), has approved a US$125,000 project for the Centre for Enterp...
Flow signs EC$1.2 million project to supply Internet services to schools across SVG
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Flow signs EC$1.2 million project to supply Internet services to schools across SVG
Forrest 
August 14, 2025
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) and Cable & Wireless St Vincent and the Grenadines Ltd. (Flow) officially signed a contra...
History of SVG Volume 1 handed over to Dr Gonsalves
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History of SVG Volume 1 handed over to Dr Gonsalves
Forrest 
August 14, 2025
A document of our story, written by our own Vincentians, is how Minister of Culture, Carlos James, has described Volume One of the History of Saint Vi...
Police receive ‘bucket truck’ under Taiwan-funded Video Analytics project
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Police receive ‘bucket truck’ under Taiwan-funded Video Analytics project
Forrest 
August 14, 2025
The exhibition and hand over ceremony for a bucket truck that marked the end-of-phase for the Enhancing Public Safety with Intelligent Video Analytics...
Police mourns passing of Corporal Bailey
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Police mourns passing of Corporal Bailey
Forrest 
August 14, 2025
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force(RSVGPF) said it is deeply saddened by the passing of Corporal 603 Selman Bailey, who died on Satu...

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