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Attorney confident that judge’s ruling will be upheld on appeal
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Attorney confident that judge’s ruling will be upheld on appeal
Clare 
March 14, 2023
Lawyer Jomo Thomas, part of a legal team representing public sector unions who were victorious in court on Monday, March 13, is confident that the rul...
$21,000 in cash stolen from Triple S and Rubis Gas Station at La Croix
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$21,000 in cash stolen from Triple S and Rubis Gas Station at La Croix
Christina 
March 13, 2023
An investigation has been launched into a report of a burglary that occurred at the Triple S Minimart and Rubis Gas Station. Investigations revealed t...
2023 Heroes Day celebrations kick off in Fancy tomorrow
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2023 Heroes Day celebrations kick off in Fancy tomorrow
Christina 
March 13, 2023
The Fancy Unity Farmers’ Cooperative, in collaboration with the North Windward Tourism Organisation, will hold their Heroes Day celebrations this Tues...
Stakeholders meet to review National Protected Areas plans and policies
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Stakeholders meet to review National Protected Areas plans and policies
Christina 
March 13, 2023
A number of stakeholders in conservation met on Wednesday, March 8, for the start of a two-day workshop at the conference room of the fisheries divisi...
VINLEC Sports and Social Club clean up Lowmans Bay Beach
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VINLEC Sports and Social Club clean up Lowmans Bay Beach
Christina 
March 13, 2023
The VINLEC Sports and Social Club initiated its community service plans for 2023 with a beach cleanup at Lowmans Bay last Saturday, March, 4. Club mem...
Mother of murdered banker not satisfied, still distressed
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Mother of murdered banker not satisfied, still distressed
Clare 
March 11, 2023
The mother of murder victim Randy Lawrence who was shot and killed at Arnos Vale on February 14, 2017, is still crying for her son. “I want my son bac...
Senior Magistrate appointed to serve as ECSC High Court Judge
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Senior Magistrate appointed to serve as ECSC High Court Judge
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
SENIOR MAGISTRATE Rickie Burnett has been appointed to serve as a High Court Judge on the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC). The Judicial and Leg...
“Pre-meditated, unprovoked” murder gets former journalist a life sentence
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“Pre-meditated, unprovoked” murder gets former journalist a life sentence
Clare 
March 10, 2023
A former journalist was on Friday sentenced to life in prison for a murder the judge said was pre-meditated, unprovoked on the day in question, and fo...
Injured Bequia resident resting comfortably in T&T hospital
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Injured Bequia resident resting comfortably in T&T hospital
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
Shawan Ollivierre, the Bequia resident who was injured during an accident at sea just over a week ago is said to be resting comfortably at a medical f...
Man charged with transporting and burying body of Georgetown labourer
From the Courts, News
Man charged with transporting and burying body of Georgetown labourer
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of a 27 year old labourer of Georgetown whose body was found in pieces in a pit in the Morn...
Coroner Rickie Burnett discharges juries from two coroner’s inquests
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Coroner Rickie Burnett discharges juries from two coroner’s inquests
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
Coroner Rickie Burnett has discharged the juries from two coroner’s inquests and the matters will now have to restart as he will no longer be presidin...
Social inquiry report ‘one-sided’ says Junior Jarvis lawyer
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Social inquiry report ‘one-sided’ says Junior Jarvis lawyer
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
The lawyer for convicted murderer, Junior Jarvis,Kay Bacchus-Baptiste has described a social report on her client as ‘one sided’ and ‘unfair’. Bacchus...
Homeless juvenile finds himself back in court
From the Courts, News
Homeless juvenile finds himself back in court
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
Almost three weeks after he was found guilty of burglary and damage to property, a 16-year-old has found himself back in the court on a charge of a si...
Prevention still the best antidote to crime – Dr Friday
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Prevention still the best antidote to crime – Dr Friday
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
Leader of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr Godwin Friday is advocating that prevention is still the best method of dealing with crime, es...
Garifuna Folk Festival kicks off  National Heritage Month Celebrations (+Video)
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Garifuna Folk Festival kicks off National Heritage Month Celebrations (+Video)
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
Senior education officer, Aldia Gumbs-Dyer has applauded the Garifuna Heritage Foundation for the National Schools’ Garifuna Folk Festival noting that...
Dr Roger Duncan of  Lions Club named Melvin Jones Fellow
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Dr Roger Duncan of Lions Club named Melvin Jones Fellow
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
Medical doctor, Roger Duncan has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club St. Vincent South in recognition of his commitment to national ser...
School leaders engage in leadership programme
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School leaders engage in leadership programme
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
School leaders from across the state are today, March 10, wrapping up two school leadership workshops at the Kingstown Baptist Church. The March 8-10,...
More than 2,000 expected to participate in ‘Move to Live’ glow walk
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More than 2,000 expected to participate in ‘Move to Live’ glow walk
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
More than 2,000 people are expected to hit the street on Saturday evening for a health-related event dubbed ‘Move to Live’. The event is a collaborati...
Shop owner complains of unfair competition by  people without liquor license
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Shop owner complains of unfair competition by people without liquor license
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
A small businesswoman who plies her liquor trade in the Central Kingstown area is calling on the police to look into persons who are selling liquor wi...
1500 strong, Police Youth Clubs need public support
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1500 strong, Police Youth Clubs need public support
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
An initiative started by Inspector of Police Arden Tannis in 2002, when he took under his wing, five boys who had run afoul of the law, has grown toda...
Garifuna delegation to arrive in SVG on March 10
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Garifuna delegation to arrive in SVG on March 10
Christina 
March 9, 2023
A Garifuna contingent is expected to arrive in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday, March 10, 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign T...
Girls High School STEM study tour to US into fourth day
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Girls High School STEM study tour to US into fourth day
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
Eight students of the St Vincent Girls’ High School (GHS) are now into the fourth day of a one-week STEM study tour at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Sch...
St Mary’s RC School holds hats off to reading (+video)
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St Mary’s RC School holds hats off to reading (+video)
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
St Mary’s Roman Catholic School kickstarted Literacy Week with the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Band as students tipped their hats off t...
PM Gonsalves urges public servants to be unionised
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PM Gonsalves urges public servants to be unionised
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has made a strong appeal for public servants to join the Public Service Union (PSU), saying it is unacceptable that...
CARICOM launches Skilled Workers Programme with Teacher attachments
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CARICOM launches Skilled Workers Programme with Teacher attachments
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat launched a CARICOM Skilled Workers Programme on Monday, March, 6 with a short hybrid ceremony at its hea...
Chamber of Commerce of SVG signs MOU with Korea Int’l Trade Association
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Chamber of Commerce of SVG signs MOU with Korea Int’l Trade Association
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SVGCIC), and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), have signed a Memo...
Man found holding his private parts at toddler’s bedroom sent to jail
From the Courts, News
Man found holding his private parts at toddler’s bedroom sent to jail
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
A burglar who has a previous conviction for attempted rape was sentenced to three years in prison after he was found standing at a toddler’s bedroom d...
Family members of chopped Georgetown man decline to comment
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Family members of chopped Georgetown man decline to comment
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
Family members of a man killed in Georgetown over the weekend, allegedly by his brother, refused to comment to the media when contacted on Monday. Mic...
Human Trafficking, a Global Phenomenon
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Human Trafficking, a Global Phenomenon
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
From the Chambers of the Attorney General of St Vincent and the Grenadines The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2011 was amended by the Preven...
Union Island’s Longest Serving Secondary Principal Mourned
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Union Island’s Longest Serving Secondary Principal Mourned
Webmaster 
March 7, 2023
Oswald Nanton, the longest serving (1991 to about 2001) principal of Union Island Secondary School (UISS) is being remembered as an educational giant....
Students of the Girls’ High School in the US on STEM study tour
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Students of the Girls’ High School in the US on STEM study tour
Clare 
March 5, 2023
Eight students of the St Vincent Girls’ High School (GHS) are now in the United States participating in a one-week STEM study tour at the Good Shepher...
Senior Magistrate clarifies sentencing of persons under 18
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Senior Magistrate clarifies sentencing of persons under 18
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
Senior Magistrate, Rickie Burnett who presides over the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court addressed the court on February, 24 regarding the sentencing of p...
Youngster who escaped from the police sent for psychiatric observation
From the Courts, News
Youngster who escaped from the police sent for psychiatric observation
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
Javill ‘Ben 10’ Williams was given little wriggle room when he left the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, March 1 charged with escaping polic...
Partially blind elderly man who pulled a gun on a 24 year old sent to jail
From the Courts, News
Partially blind elderly man who pulled a gun on a 24 year old sent to jail
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
A 69 year old partially blind man will spend the next 2 years and 9 months in prison after he fought and pulled an unlicensed firearm at a 24-year-old...
Lawyer describes arrest of four  protesters as ‘political victimization’ (+VIDEO)
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Lawyer describes arrest of four protesters as ‘political victimization’ (+VIDEO)
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
Lawyer Kay Bacchus-Baptiste has described as political victimisation, the arrest and laying of charges against four protesters who were charged for ho...
Farmer loses animals, blames devilish activity
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Farmer loses animals, blames devilish activity
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
One farmer is blaming the fatal attacks on sheep and goats in the Belmont mountains and surrounding areas over the last few months on something other ...
National Heritage Month activities kick off with Schools Garifuna Folk Festival
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National Heritage Month activities kick off with Schools Garifuna Folk Festival
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
Cultural officer, Maxine Browne on Monday February 27 announced a package of activities for the celebration of National Heroes and Heritage Month in M...
Ban on importation of jet skis to be reviewed- Tourism Minister
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Ban on importation of jet skis to be reviewed- Tourism Minister
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
Plans are afoot to change the adventure and ecotourism environment in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with the addition of water runners and All T...
Lawyer and MP seek to challenge ban on Court House Yard parking
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Lawyer and MP seek to challenge ban on Court House Yard parking
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
A parliamentarian and a lawyer who are among those restricted or prohibited by the Government from parking in the Court House Yard are seeking to chal...
$10 million loan obtained for Belle Vue Development Hub
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$10 million loan obtained for Belle Vue Development Hub
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), has secured a loan of US$10 million to undertake work that would transform the old banana boxin...
St Lucia Parliament votes to make CCJ its final court
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St Lucia Parliament votes to make CCJ its final court
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
The St Lucia Parliament Tuesday voted in favour of the island having the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its final and highest cour...
Public Service Union awards 12 past presidents
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Public Service Union awards 12 past presidents
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
Twelve former presidents of the Public Service Union were honoured this week at an awards and appreciation event held to mark the union’s 80th anniver...
PM to employees of Social Development Ministry: If you don’t care let me move you out’
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PM to employees of Social Development Ministry: If you don’t care let me move you out’
Webmaster 
March 3, 2023
Persons employed at the Ministry of Social Development who lack caring and empathy, need to be working elsewhere. This point was made by Prime Ministe...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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