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Skinny Fabulous making tidal waves in Soca world
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Skinny Fabulous making tidal waves in Soca world
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February 24, 2023
by Lyf Compton Vincentian Soca artiste Gamal “Skinny Fabulous” Doyle continues to make tidal waves in the Soca world with his latest “big up” coming f...
PRYME grant helps Shevonne Deshong expand into children’s clothing
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PRYME grant helps Shevonne Deshong expand into children’s clothing
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February 24, 2023
Entrepreneur, Shevonne DeShong who founded Khloe’s Krochet, a niche embroidery business, is now moving into a children’s clothing line with breathtaki...
Political activists spend night in custody charged with unlawful gathering (+video)
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Political activists spend night in custody charged with unlawful gathering (+video)
Christina 
February 24, 2023
A group of political activists appeared in the Kingstown Magistrate's Court today, February 24, for their arraignment. Their appearance in court stems...
Gonsalves celebrates 29 years as MP
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Gonsalves celebrates 29 years as MP
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February 24, 2023
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is celebrating 29 years as the elected Member of Parliament for the Constituency of North Central Windward. The Prim...
Gun seized at Kingstown port  was used in crime in USA – PM
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Gun seized at Kingstown port was used in crime in USA – PM
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February 24, 2023
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves is calling for a fully coordinated approach in the fight against crime and violence and the illegal gun trade in St...
One-year bond for CK Greaves Supermarket thief
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One-year bond for CK Greaves Supermarket thief
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February 24, 2023
The vigilance of Guardsmen security officer at the CK Greaves supermarket at Pembroke resulted in a 53 year old Vermont resident, Chris Samuel, being ...
Diamond man acquitted of 2017 Christmas eve murder of fellow villager
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Diamond man acquitted of 2017 Christmas eve murder of fellow villager
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February 24, 2023
Almost one week after the commencement of his murder trial, a 12 member jury of nine women and three men on Monday, February 20, found Beresford Willi...
Layou plumber wins $260,000 Super 6 jackpot
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Layou plumber wins $260,000 Super 6 jackpot
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February 24, 2023
The latest Super 6 winner, Javed Matthews of Layou, cried for joy after winning the $260,000 jackpot. The 29 year old said he leaped in excitement whe...
Circus to perform in SVG over the Easter weekend
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Circus to perform in SVG over the Easter weekend
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February 24, 2023
A world renowned circus is scheduled to visit St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) soon. The Awesome Family Circus will perform here over the Easter we...
Retired nurses  Association elects new executive
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Retired nurses Association elects new executive
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February 24, 2023
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Retired Nurses Association (SVGRNA) has elected a new executive to take care of its business for the next two years....
Belle Isle correctional facility gets donation of kitchen utensils
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Belle Isle correctional facility gets donation of kitchen utensils
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February 24, 2023
The Board of visiting justices on Tuesday, February 14 donated a quantity of kitchen utensils to serve over 200 inmates at the Belle Isles Correctiona...
Men still leading in HIV/AIDS cases in St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Men still leading in HIV/AIDS cases in St Vincent and the Grenadines
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February 24, 2023
The first case of HIV/AIDS was recorded in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), in 1984 and up to the end of 2022, there were 860 HIV/AIDS related dea...
Workmen address faulty retaining wall in Richland Park
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Workmen address faulty retaining wall in Richland Park
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February 24, 2023
The John family in Richland Park can finally get a good night’s rest after their concerns about the possible collapse of a retaining wall was addresse...
Sentence of nurse in cocaine case sets tongues wagging
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Sentence of nurse in cocaine case sets tongues wagging
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February 21, 2023
SEVERAL PERSONS, including lawyer Jomo Thomas, are questioning the two-year, 10-month prison sentence imposed on a nurse who was found guilty of posse...
Three female entrepreneurs win WEP Business Plan Competition
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Three female entrepreneurs win WEP Business Plan Competition
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February 21, 2023
Three female entrepreneurs emerged winners in the Business Plan competition which took place on February, 17 as part of the Women’s Empowerment Projec...
Pension reform is one of our biggest challenges – PSU head
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Pension reform is one of our biggest challenges – PSU head
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February 21, 2023
President of Public Service Union, Elroy Boucher has identified as a major challenge for the union, ensuring that public servants are not disadvantage...
Man’s imprisonment for 15 years without review is an indictment on the justice system – judge
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Man’s imprisonment for 15 years without review is an indictment on the justice system – judge
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February 21, 2023
A MENTALLY ill man who has been in prison for almost 15 years without any sort of review of his case appeared in the High Court last Tuesday, February...
Foundations for pre-fab houses from Guyana to begin within a month
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Foundations for pre-fab houses from Guyana to begin within a month
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February 21, 2023
WORK on the construction of foundations for just over 50 pre-fabricated houses will begin within a month’s time, followed by the importation of the ho...
Deputy Prime Minister gets early morning complaint about noise
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Deputy Prime Minister gets early morning complaint about noise
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February 21, 2023
DEPUTY Prime Minister, Montgomery Daniel, has spoken out against an apparent “attack on Law and order” by some persons in St Vincent and the Grenadine...
Radio personality Colin Graham says he is grateful for the prayers
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Radio personality Colin Graham says he is grateful for the prayers
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February 21, 2023
RADIO PERSONALITY and host of the New Democratic Party’s interactive radio programme, Colin Graham, has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love...
Dorsetshire Hill man to be sentenced on drug, gun charges, other granted bail
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Dorsetshire Hill man to be sentenced on drug, gun charges, other granted bail
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February 21, 2023
ONE MAN nabbed in a police operation at Dorsetshire Hill over the weekend pleaded guilty to seven charges and is awaiting sentence, while another plea...
Paget Farm Police Youth Club hosts Spelling Bee competition
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Paget Farm Police Youth Club hosts Spelling Bee competition
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February 21, 2023
“Miller Squad” was crowned champions of the inaugural Paget Farm Police Youth Club’s (PYC) Spelling Bee Competition after edging out “James Squad” and...
Union Island fishers want facelift for ‘Waterfront’ (+Video)
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Union Island fishers want facelift for ‘Waterfront’ (+Video)
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February 21, 2023
Plans by fisherfolk in Union Island to improve and expand their operations are being hindered by the lack of facilities in an area known as ‘Waterfron...
Two from SVG among regional professionals engaged in disaster management capacity workshop
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Two from SVG among regional professionals engaged in disaster management capacity workshop
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February 21, 2023
More than 30 journalists, government information officers, disaster management professionals and social media influencers from across the Caribbean me...
Young architect credits PRYME grant for pushing his business to a new level
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Young architect credits PRYME grant for pushing his business to a new level
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February 17, 2023
Architectural designer, James Campbell is cautioning youths in St Vincent and the Grenadines to never underestimate the level of education it takes to...
Retired educator and fish  enthusiast taking inventory of river fish in St Vincent (+ video)
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Retired educator and fish enthusiast taking inventory of river fish in St Vincent (+ video)
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February 17, 2023
by JADA CHAMBERS Fish enthusiast, John Renton is shining a new light on the fishing industry in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), as he presents a ...
Taiwan to provide more scholarships to SVG
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Taiwan to provide more scholarships to SVG
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February 17, 2023
President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Tsai Ing-wen has promised additional scholarships for students from St. Vincent and the Grenadines SVG) t...
SVG officially opens reading room at Taipei embassy
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SVG officially opens reading room at Taipei embassy
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February 17, 2023
by William Yen A reading room with over 40 books by authors from St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), was officially opened by the Caribbean nation’s...
Lotto jackpot will be an ‘ease up’ for winner’s bank loan
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Lotto jackpot will be an ‘ease up’ for winner’s bank loan
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February 17, 2023
Mt. Pleasant resident, Kevin Bynoe received a cheque for EC$220,000 on Valentines Day after winning the latest lotto jackpot. The jackpot was drawn la...
Union Island man jailed for 15 years, 4 months for the murder of a fellow islander
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Union Island man jailed for 15 years, 4 months for the murder of a fellow islander
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February 17, 2023
Valentines day was not one of love for convicted murderer, Denroy Tittle who was sentenced to 15 years and 4 months for causing the death of another m...
Canadian Guider visits No.30 Open Kingstown Brownie Pack
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Canadian Guider visits No.30 Open Kingstown Brownie Pack
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February 17, 2023
A Brownie Pack of the Girl Guides Association of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), received a visit last Friday, February 10, from a Canadian Guide...
‘Lawless’ driver sent to jail on four traffic offences
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‘Lawless’ driver sent to jail on four traffic offences
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February 17, 2023
Senior magistrate, Rickie Burnett, this week described the behaviour of a repeat offender as “lawless” before sentencing him to six months in prison. ...
Belair Clinic to be upgraded to a SMART health facility
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Belair Clinic to be upgraded to a SMART health facility
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February 17, 2023
The Belair Clinic is targetted for upgrade to a SMART health facility. Parliamentary Representative for West St George, Minister of Education Curtis K...
Leacock suggests second chance programme to help reduce crime
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Leacock suggests second chance programme to help reduce crime
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February 17, 2023
Opposition parliamentarian, St Clair Leacock is suggesting that a second chance initiative be put in place to help put a dent in the crime situation i...
Growing demand for  dasheen says Agriculture Minister (+ video)
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Growing demand for dasheen says Agriculture Minister (+ video)
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February 17, 2023
More than 200 participants including farmers, met at the Methodist Church Hall on February 7, to look at the sustainable production of dasheen, a star...
Belair Government School reopens its library
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Belair Government School reopens its library
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February 14, 2023
Students at the Belair Government now have the use of a refurbished library which was re-opened yesterday, February 13. The school received assistance...
Jury finds Cane Garden man guilty of 2018 Layou murder
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Jury finds Cane Garden man guilty of 2018 Layou murder
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February 14, 2023
A 12 member jury of seven women and five men deliberated for over two hours at the High court #1 on Monday, February 13, before finding Kamara Lampkin...
Homicide count rises as popular  hospitality worker is shot and killed
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Homicide count rises as popular hospitality worker is shot and killed
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February 14, 2023
Purlinea “Sunshine” Greaves would have celebrated her 30th birthday last Sunday, February 12, but instead of the merriment that comes with these celeb...
Roudette takes creative works from SVG to Berlin Film Festival today
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Roudette takes creative works from SVG to Berlin Film Festival today
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February 14, 2023
Vincentian film maker, Aiko Roudette leaves St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) today for Germany where she will represent the country at the Berlin I...
NDP programme  host Colin Graham discharged from  hospital after  falling ill on air
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NDP programme host Colin Graham discharged from hospital after falling ill on air
Webmaster 
February 14, 2023
Host of the Opposition New Democratic Party’s New Times radio programme, Colin Graham is said to be resting at home after falling ill on live radio on...
CDB, World Bank Agree to Closer  Collaboration on Caribbean Development
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CDB, World Bank Agree to Closer Collaboration on Caribbean Development
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February 14, 2023
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the World Bank charted a path for closer collaboration to drive the Caribbean’s development agenda during a j...
Ten women to contest WEP Business Plan Competition
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Ten women to contest WEP Business Plan Competition
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February 14, 2023
Ten finalists will next Friday February, 17 contest the final Business Plan Competition to be held under the Women’s Empowerment Project (WEP). They q...
Public Service Union marks its 80th anniversary
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Public Service Union marks its 80th anniversary
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February 14, 2023
Activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union (PSU) are continuing with a series of visits t...
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Problem Child takes first and second for Road March 2025
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Problem Child takes first and second for Road March 2025
Christina 
July 9, 2025
The 'Baddest Boy'- Shertz ‘Problem Child’ James- has copped first and second place for the 2025 Road March competition. The results were announced tod...
Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
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Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
Christina 
July 7, 2025
With the Soca Monarch finals out of the way, all eyes and ears are turned towards Kingstown in anticipation for who will capture the 2025 Road March t...
Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been given a high grade for the strides made in education during its term in office, but is concer...
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
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Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Four contestants who will be competing in the Miss SVG show later this year, made an appearance at the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition on ...
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as  Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
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SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Vincentian lawyer, Mikhail Charles, has been appointed Honorary Legal Advisor for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at its High Commission in the Un...

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