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Canadian Grammy award winner now a citizen of SVG
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Canadian Grammy award winner now a citizen of SVG
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September 2, 2014
Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Bryan Adams is now a proud Vincentian. Yesterday, just before his press conference, Prime Minist...
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SVG’s geothermal energy research on to next stage
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September 2, 2014
Work is about to commence on the next stage to determine the potential for geothermal energy in the area of La Soufriere volcano.{{more}} Reykjavik Ge...
C-PAF launched in St Lucia
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C-PAF launched in St Lucia
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September 2, 2014
Caribbean Performing Arts Federation (C-PAF)Inc., which has been registered and incorporated in Dominica since 2012, officially launched at a media la...
Caesar saddened by passing of Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture
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Caesar saddened by passing of Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture
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September 2, 2014
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Transformation, Forestry, Fisheries and Industry, Saboto Caesar has expressed his condolences on the passing of the Min...
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Government takes over vector control operations in Grenadine islands
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September 2, 2014
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has begun vector control operations on the Grenadine islands of Canouan, Mustique and Palm Island, whe...
Traffickers receive  assistance to cover losses incurred in Trinidad
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Traffickers receive assistance to cover losses incurred in Trinidad
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September 2, 2014
Twenty-two traffickers have received over XCD$65,000 from the Ministry of Agriculture as assistance to cover losses after their goods were returned fr...
Ministry of Transport should make insurance claims – Francis
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Ministry of Transport should make insurance claims – Francis
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September 2, 2014
Claims should be made to insurance companies for the replacement of Government property that is damaged in vehicular accidents. Minister of Transport ...
Caratal bridge contract signed, work to  commence end of month
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Caratal bridge contract signed, work to commence end of month
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September 2, 2014
Construction on this country’s second longest clear span bridge is expected to begin at the end of September. The Ministry of Transport and Works an...
Motorist accuses police officer of discrimination
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Motorist accuses police officer of discrimination
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September 2, 2014
A South Union resident is accusing the police sergeant who issued him with a ticket for a traffic offence of “discrimination”. Kraig Smart, who wa...
Ease up on verbal attacks, criticisms says Gonsalves
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Ease up on verbal attacks, criticisms says Gonsalves
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September 2, 2014
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has made a call for his political supporters, as well his rivals, to ease up on the verbal attacks and criticisms of...
Priest apologises to Prime Minister for funeral incident
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Priest apologises to Prime Minister for funeral incident
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September 2, 2014
The priest in charge of the Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown has apologised to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves for what transpired during the funer...
Scholarship recipients urged to excel in academics
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Scholarship recipients urged to excel in academics
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August 29, 2014
St Vincent Building and Loan Association (SVBLA) is committed to the development of the nation through its youth. Four students benefitted from this o...
WSGS student wins  Secondary School Bible Quiz
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WSGS student wins Secondary School Bible Quiz
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August 29, 2014
Jenifer Gill, a student of the West St George Secondary School, is the first winner of the Secondary School Bible Quiz increased monthly cash prize. G...
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11th National Dance Festival to commence in September
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August 29, 2014
The Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture, in collaboration with the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union Limited, presents the 11th National Dance Fe...
Vinsave concludes summer programme
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Vinsave concludes summer programme
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August 29, 2014
The Vinsave Summer Programme 2014 came to an end on Friday, August 22, 2014. The six-week programme was conducted under the Theme: “It’s all About...
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Courts bringing fashion back to superstore
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August 29, 2014
Furniture and appliance store Courts St Vincent Limited is bringing fashion back to its Kingstown location, with its Fashionable Furniture campaign fa...
CWSA awards scholarships and bursaries to children of employees
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CWSA awards scholarships and bursaries to children of employees
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August 29, 2014
The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) has awarded four full scholarships to children of employees for their secondary and A level studies. R...
Students awarded scholarships by Cuba
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Students awarded scholarships by Cuba
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August 29, 2014
The Embassy of Cuba held a cocktail, hosted by Ambassador Pablo Rodríguez Vidal and his wife, in honour of seven Vincentian students who have been aw...
Gospel Hall Assembly brings comfort to flood victims
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Gospel Hall Assembly brings comfort to flood victims
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August 29, 2014
Some victims of the floods of 2013 December can now rest comfortably in their new homes, after receiving items of furniture from the Gospel Hall Assem...
Vincentians graduate from Trinity School of Medicine
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Vincentians graduate from Trinity School of Medicine
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August 29, 2014
Twenty-six students of Trinity School of Medicine, situated at Ratho Mill, participated in the institution’s Fifth Term Student Clinician Ceremony o...
Frankie McIntosh receives  honorary doctorate from homeland
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Frankie McIntosh receives honorary doctorate from homeland
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August 29, 2014
The Association of Writers of SVG (AWSVG) has bestowed on legendary Vincentian musician Frankie McIntosh an honorary doctorate.{{more}} A release from...
SVGTCCU provides $25,000 worth of scholarships and bursaries for students
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SVGTCCU provides $25,000 worth of scholarships and bursaries for students
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August 29, 2014
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Co-operative Credit Union (SVGTCCU) has this year dedicated $25,000 to persons seeking higher education....
Mustique  Airways joins fight against breast cancer
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Mustique Airways joins fight against breast cancer
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August 29, 2014
Mustique Airways has thrown its weight behind raising awareness of breast cancer by branding one of its aircraft with the pink ribbon that is symbolic...
Scorch cancer support group launches in SVG
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Scorch cancer support group launches in SVG
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August 29, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014, marked the official launch of the SCORCH cancer support group in SVG. The elegant cocktail ceremony was held at the Prime M...
School teachers trained in preparation for use of laptops
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School teachers trained in preparation for use of laptops
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August 29, 2014
St Vincent and the Grenadines National Centre of Technological Innovation (SVGNCTI) continues to fulfill its commitment to provide quality ICT trainin...
Penny bank acknowledges dedicated penny savers
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Penny bank acknowledges dedicated penny savers
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August 29, 2014
In the almost four years since the launch of its Junior Penny Savers initiative, the St Vincent Cooperative Bank has welcomed 3,116 new customers to i...
LIME to invest millions in SVG
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LIME to invest millions in SVG
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August 29, 2014
Martin Roos, LIME’s newly appointed chief executive officer has indicated that he is very satisfied with the work that has been accomplished by the ...
Barrouallie Technical Institute creates history
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Barrouallie Technical Institute creates history
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August 29, 2014
The Barrouallie Technical Institute created history this year when, for the first time, trainees were allowed to sit the CSEC and CCSLC examinations. ...
Digicel assist to Luke’s Kids Club
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Digicel assist to Luke’s Kids Club
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August 29, 2014
Telecommunications company Digicel says that the company was happy to be a contributor to Luke’s Kids Club, a 2014 Summer programme a yearly event t...
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New CT Scanner received by Milton Cato Memorial Hospital
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August 29, 2014
A brand new CT Scanner was received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment and deposited at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital earlier...
Herbs man retires
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Herbs man retires
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August 29, 2014
Fri, Aug 29, 2014 Thirty years after, the quiet, demure but focused Forest Officer, Amos Glasgow, affectionately referred to as “the Herbs Man”, e...
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Two held in rape investigations
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August 29, 2014
Two persons are currently assisting police with investigations into a sexual assault that allegedly took place earlier this week.{{more}} SEARCHLIGHT ...
Government hosts farewell reception for Taiwanese Ambassador
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Government hosts farewell reception for Taiwanese Ambassador
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August 29, 2014
Taiwanese Ambassador to this country His Excellency Weber Shih has ended his four-year stint in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The Government hosted a...
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Alleged burglar dies from gunshot wound
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August 29, 2014
A coroner’s inquest will be carried out into the shooting death of Atiba O’Garro.{{more}} Head of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ro...
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Prisoner dies after falling from roof
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August 29, 2014
A prisoner died yesterday at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH), after he was injured while doing construction work at the Belle Isle Correction...
FSA hosts workshop for credit union regulators
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FSA hosts workshop for credit union regulators
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August 29, 2014
On August 20-22, 30 credit union regulators from across the Caribbean gathered in St Vincent and the Grenadines at the Sunset Shores Beach Hotel confe...
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Food handlers told to remove all barbecue grills after use
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August 29, 2014
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is advising food handlers who own and operate barbecue grills that, with immediate effect, they a...
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SVG to export six 40ft containers of root crops to UK
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August 29, 2014
As part of the diversification of the agricultural sector here, the Ministry of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Winfre...
What’s  happening at month-end?
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What’s happening at month-end?
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August 29, 2014
Only two days remain before the end of August, and up to press time yesterday, Senator Julian Francis had not disclosed just what will take place at m...
Taximan beaten robbed
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Taximan beaten robbed
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August 29, 2014
A 68-year-old taxi driver was allegedly beaten and robbed by three men in the early hours of the morning of Saturday, August 23, 2014. Francis Thompso...
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CDB applauds CCRIF for new insurance product
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August 22, 2014
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is lauding the inception of the excess rainfall insurance package from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance F...
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NTRC to host community discussion in Vermont
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August 22, 2014
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) will be hosting a community discussion at the Community Centre in Vermont on August 28 at...
Digicel continues to help people realize their dreams
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Digicel continues to help people realize their dreams
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August 22, 2014
Through one of their “Text to Win” promotions, Digicel customer Terron Simon won an all-expense paid trip for two to St Kitts and Nevis to witness...
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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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