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SVG Rugby Club tackles mental health in St Vincent
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SVG Rugby Club tackles mental health in St Vincent
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November 6, 2012
The SVG National Rugby Club is lending a helping hand to the less fortunate in our community.{{more}} On October 29, members of the club paid a visit ...
Protocol – Should Red Cross move to action while anthem is being played?
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Protocol – Should Red Cross move to action while anthem is being played?
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November 6, 2012
Some of the protocols accompanying the national anthem are well known, such as standing “at attention” when it is being sung or played.{{more}} Bu...
Teachers’ Union and Government to negotiate new collective agreement
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Teachers’ Union and Government to negotiate new collective agreement
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November 6, 2012
The Teachers’ Union says a meeting with the Government to negotiate a new collective agreement, scheduled for November 12, is long overdue.{{more}} ...
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SVG economy showing signs of improvement – IMF
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November 6, 2012
The Vincentian economy may be slowly recovering after three years of decline, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday.{{more}} “Economic acti...
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Businessman still traumatized after being robbed at gunpoint
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November 6, 2012
Two masked gunmen robbed businessman Bradley Medica at his Golden Vale home on Friday, six weeks after his dogs were poisoned.{{more}} The Medix Pharm...
Grenadian fugitive arrested  in SVG
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Grenadian fugitive arrested in SVG
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November 6, 2012
Charges are likely to be laid against a Grenadian fugitive after it is suspected that he conducted fraudulent activities at banks here.{{more}} A poli...
Hinds to bring Phenomenal Woman Conference to SVG
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Hinds to bring Phenomenal Woman Conference to SVG
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November 6, 2012
Plans for the staging of the first Karen Hinds’ Phenomenal Woman Conference are well underway. The event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, April ...
Wade ‘Kojo’ Williams passes
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Wade ‘Kojo’ Williams passes
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November 6, 2012
An outstanding Vincentian human rights activist, well known for his controversial contributions to print, broadcast and social media died last Saturda...
Gay Vincentian in Canada fears for his life if repatriated
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Gay Vincentian in Canada fears for his life if repatriated
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November 6, 2012
Supporters of a gay Vincentian scheduled to be repatriated from Canada on Thursday, citing a 2009 beating, says his life would be in jeopardy if he re...
Students bullying teachers too – SVGTU President
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Students bullying teachers too – SVGTU President
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November 6, 2012
Some of the nation’s students continue to threaten their teachers. And Oswald Robinson, president of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Unio...
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Stay over visitors increase in 2012
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November 2, 2012
The number of stay over visitors coming to this country increased in July 2012, compared with last year.{{more}} Minister of Tourism Cecil McKie on Tu...
Teachers obtain first class honours
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Teachers obtain first class honours
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November 2, 2012
Two of this country’s qualified teachers have obtained Bachelor of Education degrees with first class honours from the University of the West Indies...
Plane back for more aerial spraying of banana fields
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Plane back for more aerial spraying of banana fields
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November 2, 2012
After ten weeks of absence from the sky, because of mechanical problems, the aircraft used to do aerial spraying of banana fields infected with Black ...
Blackfish oil now in travel size bottles
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Blackfish oil now in travel size bottles
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November 2, 2012
Blackfish oil is now available in handy travel size bottles at various retail locations around St Vincent.{{more}} Perlette Primus-Hannaway, a teacher...
Pledges to ‘Save NICE Radio’ reach $60,000
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Pledges to ‘Save NICE Radio’ reach $60,000
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November 2, 2012
Since the launch of the Save NICE Radio appeal on Monday, pledges by individuals who have expressed an interest in lending assistance totalled approxi...
GHS offers financial assistance to student with kidney trouble
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GHS offers financial assistance to student with kidney trouble
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November 2, 2012
June Williams-Thomas says that she is extremely grateful to the students and staff of the Girls’ High School for their kindness.{{more}} She was res...
Grenadian who received SVG scholarship thanks nation
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Grenadian who received SVG scholarship thanks nation
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November 2, 2012
A young Grenadian woman, who was awarded a university scholarship by the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) in 2006, and was this week ...
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Hurricane Sandy leaves at least 72 dead in the US, 71 in the Caribbean
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November 2, 2012
Hurricane Sandy left at least 72 people dead in the United States by Wednesday, continuing the trail of destruction that began in the Caribbean.{{more...
13 graduate from BRAGSA literacy programme
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13 graduate from BRAGSA literacy programme
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November 2, 2012
Participants in a literacy programme organized by the Buildings, Roads and General Services Authority (BRAGSA), graduated on Tuesday.{{more}} The thir...
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UWI annual Open House – November 5
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November 2, 2012
The annual Open House hosted by the University of the West Open Campus will take place from November 5 to 9.{{more}} A release from the Open Campus sa...
SVG High Commission holds Independence celebration
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SVG High Commission holds Independence celebration
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November 2, 2012
The High Commission for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to the United Kingdom hosted an evening reception to commemorate SVG’s 33rd year of Inde...
United Vincie Cultural Group donates to Argyle Airport Project
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United Vincie Cultural Group donates to Argyle Airport Project
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November 2, 2012
The Argyle International Airport continues to benefit from donations being made by Vincentians at home and in the diaspora.{{more}} On Tuesday, eight ...
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CIL restructuring plan and completion of forensic audit sanctioned
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November 2, 2012
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 Deloitte Consulting Ltd (represented by Oliver Jordan and Patrick Toppin), the Judicial Manager of CLICO International Life Insurance...
Youth chart course for success with Sagicor Life Inc and Coastguard
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Youth chart course for success with Sagicor Life Inc and Coastguard
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November 2, 2012
Sagicor Life Inc continued its support of youth development initiatives in St Vincent and the Grenadines, through its work with the Coastguard Youth D...
CIBC FirstCaribbean adopts cause in Mesopotamia and Greiggs
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CIBC FirstCaribbean adopts cause in Mesopotamia and Greiggs
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November 2, 2012
More than 100 young people are expected to benefit from the latest CIBC FirstCaribbean cause.{{more}} As part of this year’s Adopt-a-Cause initiativ...
Vincie Cultural Group – Brooklyn donates to seven local clinics
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Vincie Cultural Group – Brooklyn donates to seven local clinics
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November 2, 2012
Seven health clinics around the country received a quantity of medical supplies, compliments the United Vincie Cultural Group of Brooklyn last Friday,...
Vincentians in  Bermuda celebrate  Independence anniversary
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Vincentians in Bermuda celebrate Independence anniversary
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November 2, 2012
Vincentians around the world on Saturday, October 27, celebrated the country’s 33rd anniversary of political independence.{{more}} Joining the celeb...
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Level of undernourished people in SVG down – FAO
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November 2, 2012
The percentage of undernourished people in this country now stands at 4.5 per cent, down from 19.2 per cent in 1992, the Food and Agriculture Organiza...
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Bar needs lifting again – PM
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November 2, 2012
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves says he is of the opinion that the minimum five CXC CSEC passes required to receive the $500 from the National Insur...
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Duty free entry on barrels commences on November 12
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November 2, 2012
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority is putting all the necessary arrangements in place to facilitate the smooth delivery of barrels this ...
Cruise ship calls to SVG expected to rise from 190 to 198 during 2012-2013
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Cruise ship calls to SVG expected to rise from 190 to 198 during 2012-2013
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November 2, 2012
This season, there is expected to be an increase in cruise ship calls to St Vincent and the Grenadines, over the previous two years.{{more}} Minister ...
Gov’t would welcome work to rule decision by some public servants
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Gov’t would welcome work to rule decision by some public servants
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November 2, 2012
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves says that he would welcome a decision by some public servants to go on a “work to rule”.{{more}} The prime minis...
SVGTA to name airlines flying into Argyle airport
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SVGTA to name airlines flying into Argyle airport
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November 2, 2012
An announcement is expected to be made by the middle of 2013, to indicate which airlines will be flying into the international airport at Argyle.{{mor...
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Business houses in Kingstown being targeted by criminals
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November 2, 2012
The spate of robberies, burglaries and theft, which began about one month ago, continues to plague business houses in capital Kingstown.{{more}} Carlo...
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Two geothermal companies to visit SVG next week
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November 2, 2012
Representatives from two international geothermal companies are expected in the state next week to have discussions pertaining to the extraction and u...
Local organization gives to hospital
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Local organization gives to hospital
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November 2, 2012
A local organization has donated 360 sheets and three television sets to the health services of St Vincent and the Grenadines.{{more}} The handover wa...
SDA church (SVG)  to change administrative status next week
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SDA church (SVG) to change administrative status next week
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November 2, 2012
The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in St Vincent and the Grenadines will be changing administrative status next week, when a special meeting of de...
Anti-Human Trafficking Unit  conducting awareness campaign
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Anti-Human Trafficking Unit conducting awareness campaign
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November 2, 2012
The Anti-Human Trafficking of Persons Unit of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police is on a drive to sensitize Vincentians about human traffi...
Farmer loses home in fire, grateful for assistance from his neighbours
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Farmer loses home in fire, grateful for assistance from his neighbours
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November 2, 2012
Alfred Edwards, farmer of Spring Village, may be homeless, but he says that he is grateful to his neighbours for all that they have done for him in hi...
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Noel Jackson hails self SVG’s ‘most objective trade unionist’
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November 2, 2012
Noel Jackson says his advocacy for the Unity Labour Party (ULP) has no bearing on his objectivity as a trade unionist.{{more}} Jackson’s comments in...
Jackson: Salary offer not enough, but acceptable
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Jackson: Salary offer not enough, but acceptable
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November 2, 2012
Trade unionist Noel Jackson says the 1.5 per cent salary increase Government is proposing to pay public servants “is not enough,” but acceptable i...
SVG women speaking out against sexual assaults, incest
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SVG women speaking out against sexual assaults, incest
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November 2, 2012
St Vincent and the Grenadines stands out in the Caribbean as a nation where women willingly report sexual assault and incest, a US official told SEARC...
Campden Park man dies on  board LIAT flight from Trinidad
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Campden Park man dies on board LIAT flight from Trinidad
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November 2, 2012
A man, said to be a resident of Campden Park, died on Wednesday evening on board a LIAT flight from Trinidad.{{more}} When LI 726 arrived at the E.T. ...
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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...
Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT has dispersed almost EC$30 million since January 2025 in assistance to households in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. This, according ...
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Designs completed for East St George Secondary School
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July 31, 2025
THE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS are completed, paving the way for actual work to begin on the construction of a secondary school in the constituency of East S...
New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT IS soon to introduce a transportation initiative to ease the transportation woes of people needing dialysis treatment, as well as the e...
Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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July 31, 2025
THE TEACHERS Cooperative Credit Union (TCCU) has added five students to the list of 31 who receive scholarship support through their secondary and ter...

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