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December 18, 2009
MEMBERS of the New Kingstown Chorale will journey to three communities on the Windward side of the island on Monday, December 21, 2009, to give “Fre...
Salvation Army brings hope to the needy
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December 18, 2009
The annual Christmas distribution programme of the Salvation Army was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the Salvation Army church.{{more}} The ...
‘Penny Bank’ modernizes its corporate image
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December 18, 2009
In a world where the financial sector is becoming ever more sophisticated, the St Vincent Cooperative Bank (SVGCB), commonly known as ‘Penny Bank’...
Winners named in SVGBC Door to Destiny
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December 18, 2009
SVG Broadcasting Corporation announced the first set of winners in its ‘Door to Destiny’ Christmas promotion Monday, December 14.{{more}} Twenty-o...
Students, Schools ‘Win Big with Ju-c’
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December 18, 2009
Four students and their schools are lucky winners of computers this Christmas after their names were drawn in the ‘Win Big with Ju-c’ promotion on...
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December 18, 2009
The pioneers of community lighting here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Sion Hill Community, will be turning on their lights at the Sion Hill I...
Another disease deals bananas a hard blow
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December 18, 2009
As if the reduced tariffs for Latin bananas were not enough, the local banana industry has suffered another setback.{{more}} The discovery of the Blac...
Digicel gift fit for a Prince
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December 18, 2009
Last Tuesday, Jimmy Prince and Eudine Andrews, two of Digicel’s postpaid customers, received early Christmas gifts from the telecommunications provi...
EU Project Officer hands over Botanic Gardens
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December 18, 2009
The Botanic Gardens, the flagship tourism site in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, was handed over to the government with new and improved features ear...
Golden Years centre gets craft materials
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December 18, 2009
The Golden Years Centre at Black Point is the recipient of some craft making materials courtesy the Urban Divinity Ministries of Birmingham, England.{...
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December 18, 2009
The CARICOM Secretariat is moving ahead with its plans for the smooth harmonization and standardization of administrative practices and procedures.{{m...
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December 18, 2009
by Dayle DaSilva 18.DEC.09 “Mr Peters misspoke and he mis-stepped because in the Ministry there is a structure in which we deal with these matters.â...
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December 18, 2009
18.DEC.09 A local group is blaming Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves for the defeat of the 2009 Constitution Bill and has called on him to resign.{{mo...
CED launches students  into entrepreneurship
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December 18, 2009
THE CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE Development this week held its final training programme for 2009 with the business students of the Mountain View Seventh Day...
Gonsalves introduces Caribbean lifestyles
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December 18, 2009
Ever since Caribbean Lifestyles opened its doors just about one week ago, a steady stream of satisfied customers has passed through.{{more}} The Home ...
Solar ovens now available in Bequia
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December 18, 2009
by Leah Belmar 18.DEC.09 Who ever heard of cooking on pure sunshine? No gas, no electricity, no charcoal -just the sun’s rays and a portable 21 poun...
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December 18, 2009
The constitutional motions brought against the Attorney General by Antonio ‘Que Pasa’ Gellizeau, Kent Andrews, and Winston Robinson have been dism...
Prime Miinister takes off gloves
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December 18, 2009
“I believe the time is now when we must consolidate our base and make sure that Labour is sounder and more solid than ever, and make sure that we ha...
ULP supporters air grievances at Council meet
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December 18, 2009
The popular hymn ‘It only takes a spark (pass it on)’ was replaced by the battle song ‘Ready Steady’, as scores of supporters of the Unity Lab...
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December 11, 2009
11.DEC.09 Members of the Cool Riderz Motorcycle Club continued their community work with the recent presentation of a food basket to the Ladies of Cha...
Praises for the nation
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December 11, 2009
The Victoria Park came alive with singing, dancing, praises and prayers last Sunday as the curtains came down on activities to mark Vincy Homecoming 2...
Christmas Toys for Children with Disabilities
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December 11, 2009
Eighty children with disabilities were the guests of honour at a Christmas tea party hosted by the Governor General last weekend.{{more}} Sir Frederic...
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December 11, 2009
Digicel Limited on Tuesday announced that it has completed a US$500 million corporate bond offering of senior notes due 2017. The bonds were sold with...
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December 11, 2009
Persons interested in pursuing the Certificate in Management Studies (BCMS) offered by the Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIPMAP) ...
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December 11, 2009
The winners of the Scriptural Search Secondary School Bible Quiz, 2nd Anniversary Special. They are Amordo Caine of the Georgetown Secondary School an...
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December 11, 2009
A 20-year-old woman of Rockies is currently out on bail after she allegedly doused a man with rum and then lit him afire.{{more}} Up to press time on ...
Two receive ECCB Governor’s awards
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December 11, 2009
Two Vincentians were among the five employees of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank who received the 2009 Governor’s Award.{{more}} Ronald James, Re...
J.G & Sons makes winning a breeze
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December 11, 2009
The first set of lucky winners in the J.G & Sons Ltd Breeze promotion have been announced.{{more}} The promotion, which commenced on October 1, 2009, ...
Kaliym Woods cops Best Actor Award
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December 11, 2009
HIS DRAMATIC performances helped pack seats at the Peace Memorial Hall, so it was no surprise when brilliant young actor Kaliym Woods was named the be...
Ambassador Olga Trias calls for
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December 11, 2009
The strong bond between Cuba and its CARICOM neighbors may one day lead to the Spanish speaking nation being relieved of US enforced economic sanction...
Nadia wins Acer Netbook computer from Bickles
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December 11, 2009
The grand prize of an Acer Netbook computer could not have come at a better time for Nadia Williams.{{more}} The Greiggs Village resident will soon be...