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Work wraps on old Argyle Sugar Mill
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Work wraps on old Argyle Sugar Mill
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March 19, 2010
A team of students from the University of Hartford in Connecticut, USA, was expected to wrap up work today at the old Argyle Sugar Mill, the site of t...
Ten EC$1,000 winners with Digicel
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Ten EC$1,000 winners with Digicel
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March 12, 2010
Marketing Manager at Digicel, Juno DeRoche, made ten persons smile on Monday when she presented each of them with a cheque for EC$1,000.{{more}} Accor...
Lion book distribution
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Lion book distribution
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March 12, 2010
Seven Schools were proud recipients of books valued at US$1,200 donated by the Lions Club of Kingstown, SVG.{{more}} On Monday, March 1st and Wednesda...
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BDS $300m Clico turnoff
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March 12, 2010
A GOVERNMENT-BACKED SPECIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE has another 21 months to sell CLICO International Life Insurance Company before a $300 million demand ...
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Carlos Tyril wins IADC Logo competition
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March 12, 2010
The International Airport Development Company (IADC), now has a logo. The logo was selected from a field of 33 entries submitted during the IADC’s L...
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SVG-CAN and SVGCIC are separate entities
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March 12, 2010
On February 17, 2010, a press release was issued notifying the general public of the formation of a body called the SVG Chamber of Agriculture and Nut...
Nurses shortage not a true reflection
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Nurses shortage not a true reflection
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March 12, 2010
A World Bank report on the shortage of nurses across the English Speaking Caribbean did not give a true reflection of what exists in S.Vincent and the...
ECCB, ECIB host Savings and investment course
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ECCB, ECIB host Savings and investment course
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March 12, 2010
The 6th Savings and Investment Course commenced on Friday, March 5, 2010, at the University of the West Indies Open Campus.{{more}} It is being presen...
An evening of women
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An evening of women
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March 12, 2010
Women from all walks of life were treated to an elegant “Evening of Women for Women” last Sunday at Grenadine House in celebration of the Internat...
Dance and Drama at Faith Temple
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Dance and Drama at Faith Temple
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March 12, 2010
The verdict is out – “Who the Son sets free is free indeed!” This is the message from the Faith Temple Church produced drama/ dance/ play “Gui...
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LIME launches MyLIME customer portal
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March 12, 2010
Starting March 8, 2010, LIME customers now have even easier access to their accounts on-line and to many other LIME products and services, thanks to t...
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CYEN youth program launched in SVG
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March 12, 2010
The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) launched its St. Vincent and the Grenadines chapter on Friday, March 5, at the JEMS’ Headquarters in ...
CW Prescod Primary has Easter pan event
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CW Prescod Primary has Easter pan event
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March 12, 2010
Sweet pan melodies emanated from the CW Prescod Primary School yard as the school held its 3rd Easter Pan.{{more}} The event featured the school’s s...
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Grammar School Young Leaders Holistic Health
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March 12, 2010
“A healthy body and soul comes from an unencumbered mind and body.”{{more}} Is there one true definition of Holistic Health? The term Holistic Hea...
Parris boards the Royal
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Parris boards the Royal
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March 12, 2010
MUSIC Teacher Floyd Parris has been chosen to represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). ...
Reunion of ECFI graduates
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Reunion of ECFI graduates
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March 12, 2010
Eustace Gulston, former OAS Director in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is seeking to contact graduates of the East Caribbean Farm Institute (ECFI), l...
SVG: Top Caribbean Island for 2010
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SVG: Top Caribbean Island for 2010
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March 12, 2010
THE Ministry of Tourism and the SVG Tourism Authority last week celebrated the fact that St. Vincent and the Grenadines has placed 1st in Shermans Tra...
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Gonsalves sues opposition leader
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March 12, 2010
It appears that Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has followed the advice of Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace.{{more}} Last month Gonsalves directed ...
Support Heritage Month
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Support Heritage Month
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March 12, 2010
AN appeal has been made to the general public to support the activities planned for this year’s National Heroes and Heritage Month.{{more}} Minister...
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HR management seminar to be held
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March 12, 2010
A three-day seminar on Effective HR Management will be held next week for persons involved in the management of their companies’ human resources.{{m...
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Slight reduction in electricity bill
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March 12, 2010
Electricity consumers here can expect to see a slight reduction in their March bills.{{more}} This is a result of a slight reduction in fuel sold to V...
Holiday satisfy screaming fans
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Holiday satisfy screaming fans
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March 12, 2010
A CHANGE in date may have been the reason for the small turnout at the Aquatic Club last Sunday night, but those present for the eagerly anticipated, ...
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Argyle petrogylphs project to continue
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March 12, 2010
MORE progress has been made as the efforts to have the Argyle petroglyphs moved continue.{{more}} According to René Baptiste, Minister of Culture, th...
Stop bush fires now!!!
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Stop bush fires now!!!
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March 12, 2010
A desperate call is going out to Vincentians to stop the practice of lighting bush fires.{{more}} This call comes from the combined force of the Royal...
Tackle violence against women says Baptiste
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Tackle violence against women says Baptiste
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March 12, 2010
This country’s Minister of Culture Rene Baptiste fears that there is reluctance by persons to address the issue of violence against women.{{more}} â...
LIAT appoints new HR Director
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LIAT appoints new HR Director
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March 12, 2010
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – LIAT, the region’s largest airline, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ilean Ramsey as its new Director of Human Reso...
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Chamber of Commerce to host Insurance Forum
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March 12, 2010
FOR the first time since British American Insurance Company Limited (BAICO) was placed under judicial management, a national forum to be hosted by the...
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CWSA – Use water wisely
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March 12, 2010
We are in receipt of information from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Office that a drought alert has been issued for St. Vincent an...
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Vincentian Teacher recognized
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March 12, 2010
Veteran Educator Edna Cottoy was recognized for her outstanding contribution to Education in the Turks and Caicos Islands.{{more}} The event took plac...
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Rhonda Lee elected JEMS President
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March 12, 2010
LONG-TIME member Rhonda Lee was elected president of JEMS Progressive Community Organization at a meeting on Wednesday, March 3.{{more}} Lee replaces ...
Vincy Market Place: More than fashion
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Vincy Market Place: More than fashion
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March 12, 2010
THE Cruise Ship Terminal was transformed last Sunday during Vincy Market Place. The event was coordinated by The Tourism Authority, The Port Authority...
Home destroyed by fire
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Home destroyed by fire
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March 12, 2010
A family of eight is counting its blessings after surviving a vicious fire that destroyed its entire home. The fire burnt the home of Margaret Ambris ...
Grenadines residents crying out for water
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Grenadines residents crying out for water
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March 12, 2010
Residents of the Southern Grenadines are biting their nails in anticipation of the next rain cloud that will burst the eastern sky.{{more}} This is Go...
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Drought Alert
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March 12, 2010
In collaboration with the Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) the Meteorological Office is issuing a Drought Alert for St. Vincent and the ...