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NIS launches new web-based service
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October 16, 2009
Customers of the National Insurance Services (NIS) can now submit their monthly contributions using a modern web-based system.{{more}} The wage report...
Tribes mas band says thank you
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October 16, 2009
The Sting Power SEARCHLIGHT Tribes Mas Band held a small gathering at the Red Cross Building on Saturday, October 10, to express thanks to a number of...
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October 16, 2009
Fairtrade supporters, campaigners and consumers last Saturday expressed their continued support for banana farmers in the Windward Islands amidst the ...
Guides visit Thompson Home
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October 16, 2009
On Saturday, October 2nd, 2009, the # 16 Thomas Saunders’ Girl Guides company, along with their guide leader La Rissa John, visited the Thompson Hom...
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October 16, 2009
In commemoration of its 20th anniversary, The Caribbean Telecommunication Unit (CTU), in collaboration with the Government of St Vincent and the Grena...
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October 16, 2009
Five churches have qualified for the final of the first ever SVG Bible Festival which will be held here this evening at the Faith Temple Church in New...
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October 16, 2009
The Ministry of Tourism has announced the opening of the Cruise Ship Season for 2009-2010. To date this year’s cruise chip arrivals list shows a tot...
Taiwan releases funds for Yes Programme
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October 16, 2009
Taiwan has made an early release of funds to continue this country’s Youth Empowerment Service (YES) and the Learning Resource Centre projects.{{mor...
Ipa gives back to community
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October 16, 2009
Members of the Avenues United Football Club are expected to make the most of a cash donation from a former member.{{more}} On Tuesday afternoon, past ...
Motor bikers form steering committee
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October 16, 2009
An umbrella body for motor bikers has been set up here. At a meeting of the National Sports Council on September 12, Creech Wood was elected President...
19 Cuban graduates return home
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October 16, 2009
Nineteen students have returned after pursuing studies at Universities in the Republic of Cuba. Several of these students were hosted by Prime Ministe...
Rose Bank gets SIF Pan boost
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October 16, 2009
The North Leeward Steel Band Committee received EC $80,000 worth of steel pans from the St.Vincent and the Grenadines Social Investment Fund (SVGSIF)....
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October 16, 2009
In commemoration of Indian Heritage Day, on Sunday, October 11, the Indian Heritage Foundation held a march from the Court House to Heritage Square, a...
Dr. Thomas celebrates 20 years
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October 16, 2009
Trials and hardships can be conquered by perseverance. That is what Dr. St Clair Thomas did and this is the message he extends to young people today.{...
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October 16, 2009
16.OCT.09 THE DISPUTE that has crippled West Indies cricket for the past few months is nearing an end.{{more}} That's because the two feuding parties ...
BRAGSA promises top quality service
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October 16, 2009
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) Brian George has promised that Vincentians will soon see...
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October 16, 2009
The Ministry of Education is partnering with the Association of Teachers of Foreign Languages to host a National Exhibition for students in primary an...
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October 16, 2009
Prime Minister Dr.Ralph Gonsalves has made it absolutely clear that although St.Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of ALBA, this country will not ...
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October 16, 2009
The FirstCaribbean International Bank is set to reveal the winner of the 2009 Unsung Hero at a dinner this weekend. This year’s winner will be offic...
Dr Gonsalves: Searchlight poll helpful
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October 16, 2009
The recent poll conducted by SEARCHLIGHT is regarded with optimism by this country’s Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves.{{more}} “I read that poll...
Headquarters for Yes Vote officially opens
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October 16, 2009
Riding the wave of the momentum created by the official launch of the Yes Vote campaign the night before, the government of St. Vincent and the Grenad...
PR Campbell gives 12 reasons to say Yes
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October 16, 2009
Vincentians have been given 12 reasons to vote for the proposed Constitution in the November 25 referendum by Parnell Campbell, Chairman of the Consti...
PM says he’s ready to share some powers
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October 16, 2009
The referendum can be called off and snap General Elections called in its stead. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves told the nation on Sunday he prese...
Students to receive cash and calculators
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October 9, 2009
The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will reward 482 students for good performance in external exams written earlier this year.{{more}} Th...
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October 9, 2009
Accounts clerks, finance officers, cashiers, and business owners in St Vincent and the Grenadines will soon be able to access some much-needed trainin...
Two more win big with LIME
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October 9, 2009
09.OCT.09 Sherry St Hill and Adiel Reece are the latest persons to win prizes from LIME in their various promotions.{{more}} When Hill, the winner of ...
Customers talk themselves to Digicel $500
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October 9, 2009
09.OCT.09 Talking for a long period of time on their Digicel phones has earned three of the company’s customers EC$500 cash.{{more}} On Wednesday, a...
25 receive Back to School packages
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October 9, 2009
09.OCT.09 Last Wednesday, 25 of Digicel’s customers were rewarded with back to school packages that among other things afford them the opportunity t...
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October 9, 2009
Five of this country’s leading businessmen are expected to be honoured this weekend, as the Chamber of Industry and Commerce hosts its first ever Bu...
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October 9, 2009
For the 5th consecutive year, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Medical Association will host the College & Career Exhibition, and will do so this ye...