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Local coastguard  rescues Kayaking man
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July 6, 2012
A Puerto Rican man, attempting to kayak across the Caribbean Sea, is now thanking his lucky stars after being rescued by the local coastguard last Sun...
Youth commended for turning his life around
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July 6, 2012
He may not have been the valedictorian, but 18-year-old Lenford Foster was considered a big winner at the 2012 graduation ceremony of the Bethel High ...
SOSO TOUCHED
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July 6, 2012
“Completely overwhelmed”, is how veteran Calypsonian, the Rolls Royce of Calypso, Winston Soso described his reaction to Nelson Bloc’s 2012 pres...
Prisoner posting on social networking site
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July 6, 2012
Up to press time on Wednesday, police were on the hunt at Her Majesty’s Prisons for a Blackberry smartphone, which they believe is being used by a p...
Kingtown Preparatory School wins Spelling B
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July 3, 2012
In what should have been a nine-round Karib Cable Schools Spelling Bee competition, the Kingstown Preparatory School had to persevere through an addit...
Cedars gets stainless steel traffic mirrors
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July 3, 2012
The Cedars Youth Development Group, a small community group established to promote community spirit and togetherness, on June 23 installed two 32-inch...
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July 3, 2012
Yet another local outfit is joining the campaign to keep St Vincent and the Grenadines clean and green. As part of efforts to encourage a healthier, c...
Flights resume
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July 3, 2012
The E.T. Joshua Airport reopened just before 7:00 p.m yesterday, after a mechanical problem with the fire truck stationed at the airport forced sudden...
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June 29, 2012
The Director and Staff of VINSAVE are hosts to a new Intern for twelve weeks.{{more}} She is Veronica Belle, a Final Year Social Work Student, in the ...
Sam, Moore win with Karib Cable
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June 29, 2012
Wilfred Sam and Sylvia Moore are the recent winners in Karib Cable’s Carnival promotion “Come Celebrate and Win with Karib Cable”.{{more}} Sam, ...
SVGBS establishes a National Codex Committee
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June 29, 2012
As part of measures to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in food trade, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards ...
Lyttle is big winner with Coreas Hazells
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June 29, 2012
Uriah Lyttle has been adjudged the winner of the Coreas Hazells Inc. Insurance Division talent search.{{more}} Lyttle emerged victorious from among ov...
PM ‘keeps it real’ with SVGCC graduates
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June 29, 2012
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has urged the 2012 graduates of the SVG Community College to keep their long-term goals in mind, as well as enjoying...
PM: Don’t use calypsos to defame people
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June 29, 2012
People must not use calypsos as a medium to defame people and get involved in political abuse.{{more}} That is the opinion of Prime Minister Dr Ralph ...
No more Coca Cola, Sprite from Brewery
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June 29, 2012
Still reeling from the absence of the beloved carbonated beverage Ju-C, Vincentians will soon see less of Coca Cola and Sprite products on local super...