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British American to lose building
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April 3, 2009
The dream headquarters of the local branch of British American Insurance Company Ltd presently under construction at Egmont Street, Kingstown, looks s...
Fast Ferry Caribbean Rose arrives in SVG
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April 3, 2009
Finally, a fast ferry is here! After over a year of talk and hype, one of the vessels that should have been operating here months ago has arrived.{{mo...
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March 27, 2009
The spirit of peace is needed to fight against the scourge of crime and violence. This was the message of both Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace and Mi...
Canouan heroes awarded
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March 27, 2009
As the nation celebrated National Heroes’ Day last weekend, the Wells of Living Water Ministries Church on the island of Canouan had their own Heroe...
Police Officer receives Law degree
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March 27, 2009
When Corporal Colin John was granted his wish to be transferred from Union Island to work on mainland St Vincent in 2006 so that he could attend A’ ...
Schools celebrate Francophonie Fest
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March 27, 2009
Schools based on the windward side of the island enjoyed two weeks of French as the Alliance Française celebrated its annual Francophonie Fest.{{more...
Karib Cable Kite flying climaxes
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March 27, 2009
Celebrating yet another successful year, Karib Cable brought down the curtains on its annual Kite Flying event on Sunday, March 22nd, at Argyle.{{more...
Cupid gets superstar welcome
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March 27, 2009
by Omesha Spence 27.MAR.09 Veolant Cupid was welcomed back to her homeland like a superstar on Wednesday, after being declared the First Caribbean Int...
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March 27, 2009
27.MAR.09 Telecommunications leader Digicel has once again shown that it is fully aware of the needs of its customers by rewarding them with prizes ai...
Emmanuel Young Leaders on the move
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March 27, 2009
This year, the RBBT young leaders project comes under the theme-”The Green Revolution, Global challenge, National Focus, Regional Responsibility. Th...
SVG recruit completes basic Navy training
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March 27, 2009
A 29-year-old Royal Navy recruit from Georgetown, St Vincent, is on course for a life at sea after completing his basic training at HMS Raleigh in Cor...
Fairtrade signs contract with SIF
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March 27, 2009
The St.Vincent and the Grenadines Social Investment Fund (SVGSIF) has joined the fight to have local farmers Globalgap certified.{{more}} Last week, t...
SIF, CCDG sign pact  to revive computer lab
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March 27, 2009
In just over a month’s time, the once buzzing computer laboratory at the Walden Ryan Learning Resource in Colonarie is expected to be back in busine...
New group to promote ICT programmes in SVG
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March 27, 2009
The National Information and Communications Technology Association of Beneficiaries (NICTAB) Kingstown Chapter has been officially launched.{{more}} D...
Gourmet Food opens at Cruise Ship Terminal
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March 27, 2009
It’s official! Gourmet Food Supermarket from Sweden has opened a second supermarket in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.{{more}} The new outlet, locat...
CSEC developing new structure – Dr. Jules
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March 27, 2009
by Omesha Spence 27.MAR.09 There are new developments occurring within the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) as it marks its 30th anniversary. This ...
SVG hosts CSEC 7th annual Art Exhibition
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March 27, 2009
The Kingstown Methodist Church Hall came alive on Monday, 23 March, 2009, as St. Vincent hosted the CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) A...
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March 27, 2009
Following much public outcry at the steadily deteriorating condition of the roads in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Ministry of Transport and Wor...
Teenage stab victim laid to rest
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March 27, 2009
“The life of a future rock star snuffed out just like that.” That how’s Superintendent Minister of the Kingstown /Chateaubelair Circuit of the M...
Visitor arrivals drop by 11 percent
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March 27, 2009
There was an 11 percent drop in visitor arrivals to St Vincent in 2008, compared to 2007. If preliminary figures announced by Minister of Tourism Glen...
Grenadines set to join World Heritage sites
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March 27, 2009
by Omesha Spence 27.MAR.09 The Grenadine Islands are being considered to join the ranks of the best sites of the world as a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Lynx to launch Sunday
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March 27, 2009
This weekend, the mas band WE FM-KBB Shipping-First Caribbean Singer Lnyx will launch their 2009 production, which they hope would give them their gre...
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March 27, 2009
Venezuelan Ambassador Yoel Pérez Marcano is of the opinion that St. Vincent and the Grenadines will greatly benefit from having its own university.{{...
Children of Canouan  celebrate gift of Reading
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March 27, 2009
The children of Canouan celebrated Literacy week from March 9 to 16. Reading competitions, recitation of poems, setting up of bulletin boards, a Libra...
Sentry Insurance opens new branch in Bequia
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March 27, 2009
One of this country’s locally owned insurance companies is poised and ready to respond to the need for security in the current global economic situa...
’Ole George, Butcher honoured
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March 27, 2009
Accolades continue to pour in for Earl ’Ole George Daniel and Joel Butcher, who recently hung up their walking shoes, following a Guinness World Rec...
Rose Hall showcases its talent
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March 27, 2009
Last Saturday’s cultural festival in the North Leeward community of Rose Hall provided residents and visitors with clean entertainment and nostalgic...
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March 27, 2009
The matter involving two senior lawyers who have made accusations of unethical behaviour against each other is no longer in the hands of the St Vincen...
Chateaubelair woman appeals for assistance
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March 27, 2009
When life deals a tough hand, some may accept it, others may wallow in self-pity, but 29-year-old Carla Samuel of Sharpes Village, Chateaubelair, is d...
Courts sends home seven
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March 27, 2009
Seven persons have been sent home from COURTS St Vincent Limited, including a person who has worked at the company for 30 years, dating back to when i...
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March 27, 2009
Vincentians who were at the gas pump or at various supermarkets on Monday, March 16th, enjoyed price reductions on two important commodities, as both ...