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SCAFC hosts children’s party at Canouan
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SCAFC hosts children’s party at Canouan
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January 9, 2009
09.JAN.09 For the tenth consecutive year, the children of the Canouan Government School were treated to a Christmas party compliments the Save the Chi...
Courts Dare to Care for needy
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Courts Dare to Care for needy
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January 9, 2009
On December 31st, 2008, Courts St.Vincent Ltd, through its Christmas Public Relations initiative - “Courts Dare to Care this Christmas”, shone a b...
Six honoured for the New Year
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Six honoured for the New Year
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January 9, 2009
by Jamila Soso-Vincent 09.JAN.09 The New Year has started with a bang for six outstanding citizens. Recognised for their lifetime achievements and con...
Business venture worries Arnos Vale residents
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Business venture worries Arnos Vale residents
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January 9, 2009
Residents of Sardine Drive, Arnos Vale, are expressing concern that a business operation in their neighbourhood may pose a serious health risk.{{more}...
Chateaubelair woman survives serious accident
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Chateaubelair woman survives serious accident
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January 9, 2009
A young Chateaubelair mother is considering herself blessed to be alive after being involved in an accident on Sunday.{{more}} Iva Porter, speaking to...
Richland Park woman grieves for her daughter
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Richland Park woman grieves for her daughter
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January 9, 2009
“If nothing is good in it, then get out - you can’t wait until the last end,” is the plea of a grieving mother from Richland Park.{{more}} Polic...
Sis Pat’s science Lab dream happens
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Sis Pat’s science Lab dream happens
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January 9, 2009
Students of the St. Joseph’s Convent Marriaqua have begun the new school term with the realization of the dream of the school’s late principal, Si...
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New Grounds is Best Lit Community
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January 2, 2009
With thousands of lights on display and a theme commemorating Christmas celebrations around the world, the community of New Grounds is still aglow aft...
Police Band a hit in Chateau
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Police Band a hit in Chateau
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January 2, 2009
Allegations of brutality by members of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) in the North Leeward area have been widely reported within recent times. However,...
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Over 300 return for Layou Homecoming Reunion
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January 2, 2009
A group of Vincentians from the Layou Diaspora was successful in mobilizing over 300 citizens of Layou to return home for a follow-up of a reunion tha...
Vincentian artist goes solo
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Vincentian artist goes solo
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January 2, 2009
A ten-piece painting series titled “Mark It” by Visual Artist Conroy Dyer closed at Heritage Hall in the Carnegie Building recently.{{more}} The E...
Santa pays visit to Windward children
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Santa pays visit to Windward children
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January 2, 2009
More than 120 children from the Georgetown community received a surprise visit from Santa Claus and local singing sensation Kevin Lyttle last Saturday...
Needy persons get Digicel surprise
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Needy persons get Digicel surprise
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January 2, 2009
02.JAN.09 Christmas is gone but three extremely needy persons in rural communities will always remember Christmas 2008, thanks to Digicel.{{more}} On ...
Arnos Vale, Cane Hall residents light up
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Arnos Vale, Cane Hall residents light up
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January 2, 2009
Residents of the Arnos Vale and Cane Hall Communities had much to rejoice about over the Christmas season. Their celebrations were threefold: The Cane...
Mofford takes Miss Little Princess Crown
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Mofford takes Miss Little Princess Crown
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January 2, 2009
She had the Best Evening Wear and was also adjudged to have the Best Speech, so the title of Miss Little Princess was bestowed on 10-year-old Zakiyah ...
LIME winners closer to US$1 million
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LIME winners closer to US$1 million
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January 2, 2009
LIME US$1 Million Christmas promotion weekly-draw winners for week five are Kimya Glasgow, of Prospect, and Rosette Bennette, of Rillan Hill.{{more}} ...
Sisters bring Christmas cheer to the Biabou
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Sisters bring Christmas cheer to the Biabou
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January 2, 2009
Yvonne and Silma, the daughters of Evelyn Johnson-James, donated over one hundred baskets of food and clothing to the residents of the Biabou and surr...
Education for living and production
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Education for living and production
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January 2, 2009
by Frances A. Clarke 02.JAN.09 The Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Division of the Ministry of Education continues its facilitator role as motiva...
NSPD receives early Christmas gifts
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NSPD receives early Christmas gifts
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January 2, 2009
Christmas came two days early for members of the National Society for Persons with Disabilities (NSPD) as they received food packages on December 23rd...
Vincentians stranded in Trinidad
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Vincentians stranded in Trinidad
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January 2, 2009
Stranded at the Piarco International Airport when she should be in the arms of loved ones in St Vincent, a Vincentian woman living in Canada is hoping...
Lowmans Hill man found dead by boy
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Lowmans Hill man found dead by boy
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January 2, 2009
A mother who lost her son earlier this week to an alcohol related illness is calling on people to practice restraint with alcoholic usage.{{more}} The...
Woman claims she is a victim of abuse
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Woman claims she is a victim of abuse
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January 2, 2009
A Level Gardens woman is appealing to all women in abusive relationships to speak out, as well as get out.{{more}} On Tuesday, December 23, 2008, Clyd...
Walvaroo man faces charge of killing mom
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Walvaroo man faces charge of killing mom
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January 2, 2009
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his 76-year-old mother Bertha Collis, which occurred between December ...
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Fuel surcharge rate drops again
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December 23, 2008
St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited wishes to advise that customers will see a further decline in the Fuel Surcharge Rate applicable on December ...
NIS shows appreciation to pensioners
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NIS shows appreciation to pensioners
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December 23, 2008
by Jamila Soso-Vincent 23.DEC.08 There was no finer day for the Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves to remind senior citizens of the pension increases ...
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John, Yorke Win with Digicel
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December 23, 2008
Glenroy John and Roel Yorke are enjoying a brighter Christmas because of telecommunications company Digicel.{{more}} John received EC$1,000 as part of...
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Village Ram Energy Drink customers rewarded
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December 23, 2008
Three lucky Village Ram Energy Drink consumers were rewarded for their loyalty when they were named winners in the first Village Ram Christmas draw.{{...
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Two more winners in LIME’s weekly draw
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December 23, 2008
Excitement continues to ramp up towards the LIME US$1 million Christmas draw, as more LIME customers win fantastic prizes each week. The lucky Week 4 ...
Rose Bank lighting for a third victory
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Rose Bank lighting for a third victory
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December 23, 2008
“Rose Bank may be a small rural village, but it has big ambitions.” That’s according to Everal Ince, who spearheads the lighting of the village ...
LIME brings Christmas joy
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LIME brings Christmas joy
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December 23, 2008
It’s the event that the needy and shut-ins in the rural communities have been looking forward to all year. It’s the LIME Community Outreach. LIME,...
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Judge throws support behind police officers
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December 23, 2008
His Lordship Justice Frederick Bruce-Lyle has joined this country’s Prime Minister and Commissioner of Police, by throwing his support behind the th...
Sandy Bay woman prays for relief from cancer
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Sandy Bay woman prays for relief from cancer
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December 23, 2008
Christmas is a time for making wishes come true and while most Vincentians are wishing for a fun-filled season with their families, a Sandy Bay womanâ...