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Charles to be laid to rest tomorrow
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Charles to be laid to rest tomorrow
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December 1, 2023
St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Caribbean’s ‘Unsung Hero’, Jestina Charles will be laid to rest on Saturday December 2. Charles died at the age ...
SVG Alzheimer’s  Disease and  Dementia  Association wraps up  successful events
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SVG Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association wraps up successful events
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November 28, 2023
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association (SVGADDA) concluded two successful events last Thursday, leaving a lasting impa...
NDP will not stop programs like YES and home-care says Dr Friday
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NDP will not stop programs like YES and home-care says Dr Friday
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November 28, 2023
Suggestions that the New Democratic Party (NDP) will, if they take office, abandon several programs established by the Unity Labour Party (ULP) admini...
NIS to host Pensioners  Appreciation & Health Day
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NIS to host Pensioners Appreciation & Health Day
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November 28, 2023
The National Insurance Services (NIS) will host a Pensioners Appreciation & Health Day on Friday December 1, at its office at Upper Bay Street from 8:...
Education  Minister sings praises of UWI Global Campus St. Vincent
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Education Minister sings praises of UWI Global Campus St. Vincent
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November 28, 2023
Minister of Education Curtis King has high praises for the UWI Global Campus St Vincent. Speaking at the second annual Honour Roll and Recognition Cer...
Stone crusher used at AIA site not operational
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Stone crusher used at AIA site not operational
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November 28, 2023
The stone crusher, which formed part of a fleet of heavy equipment which was used during the construction of the Argyle International Airport, is “not...
$74 million in  Supplementary Funds approved for Port Project
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$74 million in Supplementary Funds approved for Port Project
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November 28, 2023
Supplementary Estimates were passed in Parliament on Thursday, November 23 for $74 million to go towards the Port Modernization Project in Kingstown. ...
Ex common-law wife accepts  compensation, saving man from jail
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Ex common-law wife accepts compensation, saving man from jail
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November 28, 2023
A South Rivers man who pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of his ex-common law wife has been ordered to pay compensation. It was Selena’s Moore wi...
Police  corporal  obtains  first-class honours in Human  Resource Management
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Police corporal obtains first-class honours in Human Resource Management
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November 28, 2023
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has congratulated Corporal Kenroy Williams on the successful completion of his Bachelor’...
Coast Guard officer graduates with a Master’s degree
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Coast Guard officer graduates with a Master’s degree
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November 28, 2023
Coast Guard Petty Officer Kevin Providence has announced the successful completion of his Master of Science degree in Maritime Affairs from the esteem...
Vincentians in the UK  celebrate 44th anniversary of Independence
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Vincentians in the UK celebrate 44th anniversary of Independence
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November 28, 2023
The National Council of St Vincent & the Grenadines Associations UK, in collaboration with the SVG High Commission London and the Wycombe Community SD...
Police credit union donates $5000 to Christmas carolling contest
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Police credit union donates $5000 to Christmas carolling contest
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November 28, 2023
The Police Cooperative Credit Union (PCCU) has donated $5000 to the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) towards the hosting of t...
Man dies in house fire after domestic dispute
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Man dies in house fire after domestic dispute
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November 24, 2023
A domestic dispute late Wednesday night in Choppins, ended with Michael David Prince burning down part of his family home and ending his own life, ear...
‘Have some decorum’ – House Speaker tells parliamentarians
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‘Have some decorum’ – House Speaker tells parliamentarians
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November 24, 2023
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rochelle Forde had to call on parliamentarians to exercise decorum, during ‘Questions for Oral Answers’ in Parliamen...
Traditional marijuana farmers to host ‘Cannabis Cup’
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Traditional marijuana farmers to host ‘Cannabis Cup’
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November 24, 2023
Traditional farmers in SVG will soon have the opportunity to showcase their talent in marijuana cultivation at the country’s first ever ‘Cannabis Cup’...
NDP announces new policies and programmes
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NDP announces new policies and programmes
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November 24, 2023
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has announced new policies and programs that it said will take the country forward and address the high level of youth ...
Fatal accident at site of new ECGC flour mill
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Fatal accident at site of new ECGC flour mill
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November 24, 2023
The Eastern Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) has said that an independent investigation is being conducted into the fatal accident which occurred a...
Entities collaborate to recognise World Fisheries Day
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Entities collaborate to recognise World Fisheries Day
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November 24, 2023
A week of activities to celebrate World Fisheries Day in St Vincent and the Grenadines was launched at a press conference on November 21, 2023 at the ...
Calder Ridge man denied bail in building damage and burglary case
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Calder Ridge man denied bail in building damage and burglary case
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November 24, 2023
A Calder Ridge man who is a suspect in an ongoing investigation was denied bail after he was charged with damaging part of the roof of a building and ...
Suspended prison officer being tried for rape
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Suspended prison officer being tried for rape
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November 24, 2023
A prison officer who is on suspension after he was charged with raping a young woman, will know his fate next week. Andy Browne appeared at High Court...
Mitch Israel appeals murder conviction
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Mitch Israel appeals murder conviction
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November 24, 2023
Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Israel, who was earlier this month sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his wife, has filed an appeal against his convic...
MP speaks of ‘decades of despair’ under the ULP
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MP speaks of ‘decades of despair’ under the ULP
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November 24, 2023
‘Decades of despair, a time for hope’ was the focus of Fitz Bramble, Member of Parliament for East Kingstown, at New Democratic Party’s (NDP’s) ‘Hope ...
PRO gives five reasons why SVG needs the NDP
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PRO gives five reasons why SVG needs the NDP
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November 24, 2023
The Public Relations Officer of the New Democratic Party (NDP) has given the nation five reasons why the country is in need of an NDP government. Lave...
Ferdinand  emphasizes dangers of  fake news to democracy
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Ferdinand emphasizes dangers of fake news to democracy
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November 24, 2023
Director of the Institute of Governance and Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean Augustine Ferdinand has emphasised the dangers of fake news in...
Police officer awarded degree in Criminal Justice
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Police officer awarded degree in Criminal Justice
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November 24, 2023
Romancia Jordon, Acting Corporal of Police #599 has attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, Summa Cum laude (Highest Distinction) a...
Former Park Hill residents to be honoured at cultural hub
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Former Park Hill residents to be honoured at cultural hub
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November 21, 2023
The names of at least two former residents of Park Hill will be etched in the walls of the proposed cultural and artistic hub at Bellevue. Grace McDow...
Award-winning illustrator to hold workshops at Youlou Art Centre
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Award-winning illustrator to hold workshops at Youlou Art Centre
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November 21, 2023
An award winning book illustrator will be at the Youlou Art Centre, Indian Bay on Saturday, November 25, where she will hold two workshops. Eleanor Do...
First-ever GPS tracking of red-footed Booby seabirds in the Grenadines
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First-ever GPS tracking of red-footed Booby seabirds in the Grenadines
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November 21, 2023
While protecting seabird nesting islands is of utmost importance, and a goal of EPIC programs in St Vincent and the Grenadines, we also need to unders...
Victory for the NDP is not impossible, says Jamaican MP
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Victory for the NDP is not impossible, says Jamaican MP
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November 21, 2023
A Jamaican member of parliament has urged supporters of the New Democratic Party (NDP) not to give up, as defeating the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP...
UN representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies visit Taiwan
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UN representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies visit Taiwan
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November 21, 2023
A group of representatives to the United Nations (UN) from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies visited Taiwan from November 13 to 18. A release from the Minist...
Dementia Education Day to be hosted this Thursday
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Dementia Education Day to be hosted this Thursday
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November 21, 2023
Members of the newly formed Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association will host a community outreach this Thursday, November 23. The Association st...
Six million dollar economic boost expected during  Rotary Conference
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Six million dollar economic boost expected during Rotary Conference
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November 21, 2023
Rotarians slated to visit St Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) in April next year to attend the 2024 Rotary District 7030 Conference are expected to pump o...
Vincentian wins international Mandarin singing competition
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Vincentian wins international Mandarin singing competition
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November 21, 2023
A Vincentian has emerged winner of a Mandarin singing competition, beating out singers from nine other countries around the world. Jolesia Pope, an in...
Common Ground opens location on Bequia
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Common Ground opens location on Bequia
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November 21, 2023
A new branch of Common Ground has been opened on the compound of the Gingerbread Hotel in Bequia. The new location is the second for local designers, ...
Magistrate urges man to go back to church
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Magistrate urges man to go back to church
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November 21, 2023
A magistrate has urged a young man to “start going back to church” after he appeared before the court for stealing cheese from a supermarket. Raffique...
Drinks thief jailed
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Drinks thief jailed
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November 21, 2023
A Vermont man who “crippled” a vendor’s business by stealing several cases of drinks from her, has been imprisoned. Kamal Small, along with another ma...
Arnos Vale Playing Field closed to the public
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Arnos Vale Playing Field closed to the public
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November 21, 2023
Cabinet on Wednesday took a decision to close the Arnos Vale Playing Field to the public, in preparation for restorative work to be carried out at the...
Another victory promised in teachers’ vaccine mandate case
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Another victory promised in teachers’ vaccine mandate case
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November 21, 2023
In November last year, lead counsel for the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU), Jomo Thomas, promised a big victory in the Covid-19 ...
Improved finances for SVGFF, but a decline in team ranking
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Improved finances for SVGFF, but a decline in team ranking
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November 21, 2023
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) has moved from an organisation that had to borrow EC$100 from a local shopkeeper to help...
Entrepreneur calls for youth inclusion in decision-making
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Entrepreneur calls for youth inclusion in decision-making
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November 21, 2023
An entrepreneur has made a call for young people in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to be able to sit on state boards, and be involved in the deci...
‘Barrel culture’ contributing to poor eating habits – Health Minister
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‘Barrel culture’ contributing to poor eating habits – Health Minister
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November 17, 2023
Minister of Health and Wellness, St Clair ‘Jimmy’ Prince has identified the custom of receiving barrels with food stuff from abroad as a contributor t...
‘Get out of the stations  and into the communities’
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‘Get out of the stations and into the communities’
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November 17, 2023
A senior member of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has issued a challenge to the rank and file members of the Force to g...
More road work underway at Bentick Square (+Video)
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More road work underway at Bentick Square (+Video)
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November 17, 2023
It may take more than three weeks to reconstruct the road at Bentick Square, which collapsed over the weekend amidst torrential showers. This estimate...
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SVG to launch Climate Initiative to build future resilience
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SVG to launch Climate Initiative to build future resilience
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, through the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU), will officially launch S...
ERAO SVG calls upon St Vincent and the Grenadines to end LGBTQ+ discrimination
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ERAO SVG calls upon St Vincent and the Grenadines to end LGBTQ+ discrimination
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
ERAO SVG said it has received information and observed that LGBTQ+ persons in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) experience various forms of violence...
SVG to partner with US Medical Supply Foundation
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SVG to partner with US Medical Supply Foundation
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Two representatives from the Afya Foundation of the United States are in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on a fact-finding mission, assessing how ...
Marginalised students, targets of School Improvement Project
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Marginalised students, targets of School Improvement Project
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Greater focus needs to be given to improving the access of students with special needs in order to improve the education outcomes for this group of le...
There is hope even as Sargassum problem grows says UN Official
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There is hope even as Sargassum problem grows says UN Official
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Sargassum inundations are no longer occasional, with major events reported annually across the Caribbean, from the Mexican Caribbean and Central Ameri...

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