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GECCU opens new branch in Georgetown
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GECCU opens new branch in Georgetown
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February 1, 2008
by Leslie-Anna Joseph 01.FEB.08 Just a few weeks after opening its Bequia branch, the General Employees Cooperative Credit Union (GECCU) has opened a ...
Carnival symposium at Peace Mo
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Carnival symposium at Peace Mo
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February 1, 2008
The Peace Memorial Hall was the venue last Saturday for a Carnival symposium put on by the Carnival Development Corporation. Over 80 stakeholders, inc...
Daniel differs with Thompson on LIAT monopoly
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Daniel differs with Thompson on LIAT monopoly
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February 1, 2008
By Nelson A. King in New York 01.FEB.08 Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Montgomery Daniel has differed with new Barbados Prime Minister David Thomp...
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3D game still tops in sales
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February 1, 2008
Despite a police probe surrounding an alleged scam, The National Lotteries Authority (NLA) daily game 3D is still tops in sales.{{more}} This is accor...
41 students graduate from Teachers’ College
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41 students graduate from Teachers’ College
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February 1, 2008
A total of 41 students of the Division of Teacher Education of St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College graduated with their Associates degree ...
Eustace more worried by Chavez mouthings
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Eustace more worried by Chavez mouthings
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February 1, 2008
Recent rhetoric attributed to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has raised the eyebrows of Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace.{{more}} Chavez was quoted ...
Teenage pregnancy on the rise in SVG
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Teenage pregnancy on the rise in SVG
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February 1, 2008
Four girls aged 13 years and younger became pregnant in 2007, making the total number of pregnant teens for that year 401.{{more}} This statistic was ...
Thomas doubts police serious about Ipa case
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Thomas doubts police serious about Ipa case
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February 1, 2008
When all else fails, turn to the people. That must be the case for lawyer Jomo Thomas, in his quest to bring the police officer who allegedly slapped ...
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Nevis to get geothermal power plant
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February 1, 2008
By July this year, the island of Nevis should be receiving 5-6 MW of electrical power from a portable geothermal power plant.{{more}} On Tuesday, West...
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Sanctity of marriage – Not at any cost
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February 1, 2008
Churches in St Vincent and the Grenadines are committed to the prevention of domestic violence. The sanctity and permanence of marriage is still exalt...
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10 nurses celebrate 20 years on the job
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February 1, 2008
Today, Friday, February 1, 2008, ten nurses are celebrating their 20th year in the nursing profession. The group of 25 students, identified as batch 1...
Friends of Cuba mark special day
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Friends of Cuba mark special day
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February 1, 2008
Members of Cabinet, the legal fraternity and Vincentians of various walks of life turned out in their numbers last week Friday to join with the Cuban ...
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Mentally challenged soon ready for work
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February 1, 2008
During 2008, young mentally challenged males will be trained in an effort to make them self-employed.{{more}} This is just one of the projects planned...
Buccament Bay Beach free to public
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Buccament Bay Beach free to public
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February 1, 2008
Persons who have been using the portion of beach, situated on the outskirts of the construction site of the Buccament Bay Beach resort for years, are ...
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Hard work pays off for 16 youths
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February 1, 2008
Some sixteen young people were rewarded over the weekend for their hard work during the year, and especially in the National Commercial Bank’s Theat...
SVG has new recycling plant
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SVG has new recycling plant
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February 1, 2008
When David Man arrived here some months ago to work on the Buccament Ridgeview Project, he never expected to fall as deeply in love with this country ...
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SVG not ready to board ALBA bus
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February 1, 2008
This country’s Prime Minister says that much more than verbal assurances will have to be given if St Vincent and the Grenadines is to sign on to the...
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Police Force looking for rural constables
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February 1, 2008
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for enlistment in the Police Force as R...
STOP ABUSE
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STOP ABUSE
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February 1, 2008
Domestic violence is rampant, and while it is difficult to ascertain the exact numbers, there is no denying that there is a serious problem.{{more}} W...
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Dr. Dennis White to visit SVG
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January 25, 2008
25.JAN.08 Rev. Dr. Apostle Dennis White is coming to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Dr. White is an experienced, dynamic international speaker who ha...
Belizean musician Andy Palacio passes away
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Belizean musician Andy Palacio passes away
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January 25, 2008
25.JAN.08 Andy Palacio, an iconic musician and cultural activist in his native Belize and impassioned spokesperson for the Garifuna people of Central ...
Maddzart sends an early warning
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Maddzart sends an early warning
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January 25, 2008
An impromptu performance at the launch of the Youth Uplifted Through Education (YUTE) magazine was the venue for what could be considered the most ant...
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Bajan wanted for murder caught in SVG
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January 25, 2008
Members of the Rapid Response Unit have apprehended 32-year-old Barbadian Gregg Antonio Prescott, who is wanted by the Barbados Police for the murder ...
Digicel rewards poster competition winners
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Digicel rewards poster competition winners
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January 25, 2008
25.JAN.08 Telecommunications company Digicel rewarded the winners of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network, CYEN environmental poster competition wi...
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C&W, Rotary donate computers to prison
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January 25, 2008
25.JAN.08 Telecommunications provider Cable & Wireless has teamed up with the Rotary Club of St Vincent and donated four computers to Her Majesty Pris...
Luta in Trinidad Groovy Soca finals
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Luta in Trinidad Groovy Soca finals
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January 25, 2008
One of St Vincent and the Grenadines top local entertainers Rondy “Luta” McIntosh has penetrated the Trinidad and Tobago market to reach the final...
Bishop makes a call for change
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Bishop makes a call for change
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January 25, 2008
by Leslie-Anna Joseph 25.JAN.08 Bishop Ishmael Charles, a Vincentian residing in Tortola, was the dynamic speaker at the five nights of crusade held a...
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Three senior officers retire
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January 25, 2008
Three senior members of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force are currently on pre-retirement leave, having completed their tenure in ...
SVG Police Officers give thanks to God
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SVG Police Officers give thanks to God
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January 25, 2008
Last Sunday, members of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force armed themselves with a weapon of a greater magnitude than any other ever...
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Permanent Secretaries tranfered to new posts
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January 25, 2008
Leon Snagg has been appointed Director of Audit. The Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Works was appointed to the position f...
Youth drowns at Brighton Salt Pond
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Youth drowns at Brighton Salt Pond
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January 25, 2008
A trip to the beach on Saturday, January 19, ended in tragedy for 19-year-old Preston Browne when he lost his life, despite the best efforts of others...
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10 injured as pick-up truck flips
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January 25, 2008
Ten friends are lucky not to have any of their names added to the list of road fatalities so far this year, after the pick up truck they were travelin...
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Scott: Worldwide nurse shortage good for SVG
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January 25, 2008
About 100 nurses are set to benefit annually from the chronic worldwide shortage of nurses. Officials from the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services ...