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November 25, 2011
Seven firms have shown an interest in taking over the Life Insurance portfolio of British American Insurance Company.{{more}} While he could not ident...
Robertson announces new plans for bananas
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November 25, 2011
Chief Agricultural Officer Reuben Robertson, has advised that government has taken a comprehensive approach towards ensuring the sustainability of cou...
Mapping the future of Grenadines Marine space
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November 25, 2011
Is it necessary to develop a plan on how marine spaces should be used? Can it benefit its people and the island on a whole? And can it be practical?{{...
SOl stepping up with Shell V Power with FMT
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November 25, 2011
Five years after the introduction of Shell V Power to the region, fuel provider SOL claim that they have raised the stakes in terms of the quality of ...
Save-A-Lot Store opens  its doors
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November 25, 2011
The presence of the Save-A-Lot Food Stores in St. Vincent and the Grenadines promises to not only benefit Vincentians, but to increase the competitive...
Tourism stats under reported
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November 25, 2011
The Tourism sector’s contribution to the economy of the country is not fully known.{{more}} This deduction was made as the outcome of the results of...
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November 25, 2011
A call has been made to examine the manner in which in which protocol is dispensed in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.{{more}} During a sitting of the ...
Caesar: Coast Guard patrolling Port Elizabeth
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November 25, 2011
Night patrols by the Coast Guard have begun at Port Elizabeth, Bequia, as authorities seek to address the yacht break-ins which have been plaguing the...
Baptiste: No customers, no VINLEC
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November 25, 2011
The St Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC) will wrap its week of activities on Sunday, November 27, as it celebrates 50 years since becoming a Corpo...
House burns to the ground in Paul’s Avenue
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November 25, 2011
The cause of a fire, which broke out at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, in the Paul’s Avenue area, and left a wooden house comple...
I will not resign, says Daniel
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November 25, 2011
This country’s Minister of Agriculture Montgomery Daniel says that he is not prepared to resign.{{more}} Daniel, in response to a question asked by ...
Family shocked over elderly woman’s death
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November 25, 2011
The circumstances surrounding the death of 72-year old Juanita Nanton of King’s Village, Stubbs, have left her daughter Yvonne “Nenny” Nanton in...
Family of refugee claimant refute claims
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November 25, 2011
The family of Keturah Cupid say that they believe their relative told lies about them in order to obtain refugee status in Canada.{{more}} Cupid, who ...
Venomous Lionfish found in SVG waters
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November 25, 2011
Vincentians are being cautioned to look out for the venomous Lionfish, which has been found lurking in the waters of this country.{{more}} On Wednesda...
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November 22, 2011
The National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) wishes to inform the general public and all stakeholders that they will be hosting an Open...
Rotary donates school bus
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November 22, 2011
One month after receiving a brand new school bus, two local institutions have recorded greater attendance and punctuality rates for their students.{{m...
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November 22, 2011
The youth of the Mesopotamia Seventh Day Adventist Church will be joined by parents and supporters from all segments of the Marriaqua community in a S...
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November 22, 2011
A motion is expected to be moved today, Tuesday, November 22, in the House of Assembly, for support of the cocoa programme.{{more}} The motion will be...
New south gate entrance to Botanic Gardens
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November 22, 2011
The main entrance of the Botanic Gardens has been relocated to the south gate, opposite the Kingstown Baptist Church at Old Montrose.{{more}} Director...
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November 22, 2011
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has asserted that he can travel to Canada any time he wishes.{{more}} In an interview with SEARCHLIGHT on Saturday,...