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Lottery bosses reflect on 25 year anniversary
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December 12, 2008
As the National Lotteries Authority prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year, Chairman of the Board of Directors Murray Bullock believes t...
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Police Carolling Contest this weekend
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December 12, 2008
The fourth Annual Police Christmas Carolling Contest will be staged this weekend, Saturday 13, 2008, at 7:30 pm at Chamber of Commerce Car Park, Kings...
Grave diggers receive raincoats
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Grave diggers receive raincoats
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December 12, 2008
A member of the local business community has come to the assistance of gravediggers at the Kingstown cemetery. After reading a story in the Searchligh...
Cuba pays tribute to revolutionaries
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Cuba pays tribute to revolutionaries
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December 12, 2008
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves and other Heads of CARICOM were part of a ceremony last Sunday in Cuba, which paid tribute to two Cuban revolutionar...
New year, new rules for Peace Mo Hall
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New year, new rules for Peace Mo Hall
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December 12, 2008
Rules governing the use and abuse of cell phones, dress codes and eating and drinking restrictions are to be enforced at the Peace Memorial Hall come ...
‘Caribbean owes ULP debt of gratitude’
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‘Caribbean owes ULP debt of gratitude’
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December 12, 2008
Barbadian Political activist and Attorney David Commissiong has advised that the only response to the present international financial and economic cri...
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Let there be lights at Sion Hill
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December 12, 2008
The Sion Hill Intersection will be the centre of attraction tomorrow night when the leaders in Community Lighting launch their creation for 2008.{{mor...
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VINSAVE produces tv show for World AIDS Day
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December 5, 2008
The SVG Save the Children Fund (VINSAVE) has produced a Television show entitled “We need you more,” in recognition of World AIDS Day on December ...
SVGS places second in regional Finals
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SVGS places second in regional Finals
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December 5, 2008
Three youngsters who represented this country in the Heroes Gallery Quiz competition have described their experience as a memorable one.{{more}} Taj L...
House of Hope marks World AIDS Day
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House of Hope marks World AIDS Day
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December 5, 2008
Under the theme “Stop AIDS: keep the promise”, St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined the international community in marking World AIDS Day on Dece...
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Splectron makes a return with tv programme
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December 5, 2008
After being missing in action for about six months from national television, a popular programme is scheduled to make a grand return to screens this w...
Digicel launches in Central America
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Digicel launches in Central America
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December 5, 2008
05.DEC.08 Digicel, the largest telecommunications operator in the Caribbean and recent entrant to the Central American market, on Tuesday launched ope...
Paul Scott elected to Michigan State House
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Paul Scott elected to Michigan State House
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December 5, 2008
On the day when American voters made history by electing that nation’s first black president, Republican Paul Scott made history of his own.{{more}}...
Police, Public Service Boards take oath
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Police, Public Service Boards take oath
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December 5, 2008
For the seventh consecutive term, popular lawyer, poet, dramatist and social commentator Cecil ‘Blazer’ Williams has been sworn in as Chairman of ...
Cuba receives hurricane relief
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Cuba receives hurricane relief
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December 5, 2008
Cuban Ambassador to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Olga Chamero Trias this week accepted cheques totaling EC $70,000, as relief for her country which ...
Pak Ya – Shop, ship, deliver
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Pak Ya – Shop, ship, deliver
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December 5, 2008
The weather held up beautifully on Saturday November 22nd, 2008 in order to launch the service and products of Pak Ya.{{more}} It was a successful eve...
Dr. Timothy Providence is new Chairman of NCB
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Dr. Timothy Providence is new Chairman of NCB
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December 5, 2008
A former Medical Director has been appointed Chairman of the National Commercial Bank (NCB).{{more}} Dr. Timothy Providence attended his first meeting...
Leeward school opens Library, Computer Lab
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Leeward school opens Library, Computer Lab
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December 5, 2008
The future of the Leeward (Buccament Bay) District Seventh Day Adventist Primary School is a little brighter, thanks to their newly opened Library and...
Two more in line for LIME US$1 million prize
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Two more in line for LIME US$1 million prize
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December 5, 2008
Two more lucky LIME customers have won big in the second weekly draw of the US$1 Million Christmas promotion.{{more}} Arnold Carr, of Dorsetshire Hill...
Corporate customers LIME with Blackberry
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Corporate customers LIME with Blackberry
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December 5, 2008
LIME dazzled its guests Thursday evening during a remarkable Cocktail reception to launch its new brand at Young Island Resort. LIME’s guests were t...
LIME agents draw for Christmas cash
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LIME agents draw for Christmas cash
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December 5, 2008
LIME is giving its e-top up and handset agents throughout the region the opportunity to win cash prizes in a series of weekly Christmas draws.{{more}}...
Steele thanks business customers for loyalty
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Steele thanks business customers for loyalty
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December 5, 2008
LIME’s Cocktail Reception for its business customers, held at the Young Island Resort last Thursday, November 27th, was hosted to inform LIME’s bu...
Local Creative Industry receiving boost
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Local Creative Industry receiving boost
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December 5, 2008
Local designers are demonstrating that the money the National Investment Promotions Inc. (NIPI) and the Centre for Enterprise Development (CED) invest...
RRL trains Ham Radio operators
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RRL trains Ham Radio operators
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December 5, 2008
by Donn DeRiggs 05.DEC.08 Thirty-two persons ranging in age from 11 years to 62 years have successfully completed a course of training and are this co...
RSS officers debate during training session
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RSS officers debate during training session
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December 5, 2008
The role of the Regional Security System (RSS) in the face of a changing regional environment, was one of the topics up for debate by law enforcement ...
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National Career Fair to be held
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December 5, 2008
Students of the nation and the general public will have the opportunity to access information on a range of career choices when the Ministry of Educat...
Drive-through restaurant opens in Bequia
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Drive-through restaurant opens in Bequia
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December 5, 2008
The first drive-through restaurant in St.Vincent and the Grenadines has officially opened its doors on the Grenadine island of Bequia.{{more}} The Oce...