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November 23, 2007
It is often said that some situations demand drastic measures, and a secondary school principal decided to get a wee bit drastic with his students on ...
Digicel opens new store in Union Island
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November 23, 2007
23.NOV.07 Digicel, the fast growing mobile telecommunications provider in the Caribbean has opened a brand new store for the residents of Union Island...
Dr. Byron-Cox releases historical novel
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November 23, 2007
A book authored by Dr. Richard Byron-Cox: “Were Mama’s Tears in Vain?” has been released. The novel is probably the first piece of historical fi...
Cadet Force to host International Camp
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November 23, 2007
The 19th International Cadet Camp will be hosted in St. Vincent and the Grenadines by this country’s Cadet Force next year. The camp, which will be ...
Emmanuel sets stage for Drama Festival ’07
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November 23, 2007
Incest, infidelity, deceit and dysfunctional families - no its not another Jerry Springer episode, it’s the Emanuel High School Mesopotamia’s pres...
Schoolboy struck by car in Paul’s Lot
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November 23, 2007
Sixteen-year-old Johnny Cuffy wasn’t too enthusiastic about praying during family devotions on Wednesday morning, but his father is convinced that p...
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November 23, 2007
The Agricultural Produce and Livestock (Prevention of Theft) Act is being hailed as historic by Agriculture Minister Montgomery Daniel.{{more}} During...
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November 23, 2007
The investigation into suspected irregularities over the purchase of flash drives, transformers and other items at the Ministry of Agriculture has bee...
Man hit in eye with cutlass
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November 23, 2007
It was his decision not to grant his co-worker the favour of removing some boxes, but this decision has left Orando Glasgow, a worker at a bakery with...
‘I don’t know why men chopped me!’
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November 23, 2007
An 18-year-old youth says he is thankful he is alive, but is confused as to why he was chopped viciously several times, last weekend in Brighton.{{mor...
Investors lining up for Ottley Hall Marina
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November 23, 2007
Barring the continuing soap opera that is the Ottley Hall Enquiry, the weight of the failed project has finally been lifted off the shoulders of Vince...
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November 23, 2007
“The hallmark of the opposition is that they have decided to take the low road to high office, believing that they could get to high office by takin...
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November 23, 2007
While most teachers, nurses, and all police officers have been positively affected by the just concluded reclassification process, some 83 per cent, o...
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 Digicel has donated US$100,000 in food and household supplies to help scores of Haitians affected during the recent passage of Tropical Stor...
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November 16, 2007
Twenty-three-year-old Kenrick Jones can thank his lucky stars that he still has use of his left arm and leg, despite receiving chop wounds on Monday, ...
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDEC) is coordinating a two-day workshop aimed at examining the state of Non-Governm...
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 The Union Island community, and in particular the members of the UI Disaster Management Committee, will be the recipients of a modern commun...
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November 16, 2007
High Court judge Frederick Bruce-Lyle has found it fit for investigations to be carried out into the manner in which the Preliminary Investigation (P....
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November 16, 2007
Orvin Wickham and Seraft Trumpet won Digicel Prizes for Wearing Digicel Colours at Buju Banton Concert{{more}} Mobile telecommunications provider Digi...
Tarina is ‘Simply the best’
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November 16, 2007
Digicel, the fast growing mobile telecommunications provider in the Caribbean is pleased to congratulate 19-year old Tarina Simon on becoming the 2007...
NYC not dormant
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November 16, 2007
The National Youth Council (NYC) has described the selection process that named the Mount Pleasant Educational Social and Cultural Organization (MPESC...
NLA launches its Christmas promotions
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November 16, 2007
As a way to say ‘Thank You’ to Vincentians for boosting the company’s gross profit, the National Lotteries Authority has launched two new promot...
Two ‘good payers’ win with Courts
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 On Monday, November 5, 2007, two lucky customers, Kenroy Lavia of Barrouallie and Natalie Sutherland George of Calder Ridge were given the â...
SVGCC to showcase their ‘Choices’
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November 16, 2007
by Jonathan Roberts 16.NOV.07 On November 23rd and 24th 2007 the stage of the Peace Memorial Hall will come alive with the St. Vincent and the Grenadi...
16 motorcycles for SVG Police Force
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 Members of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force will be receiving 16 new motorcycles, donated by the Embassy of Taiwan and the Go...
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 Students in primary schools across the country will soon be having a more interactive fun approach to some subjects taught in schools throug...
Final tune for local panman
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November 16, 2007
Though he may be gone to the great beyond, the name of Andrew Leon “Trumpet” Johnson will be remembered by his family and loved ones for a long ti...
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 Under the theme “The Essence of Tradition - Savouring a Cocktail of SVG’s Food and Beverage Flavours,” the St. Vincent and the Grenadi...
Many rejoice after taking Rapid HIV test
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November 16, 2007
Some were jubilant and couldn’t contain their joy while others were just relieved to receive a favourable result after taking the Rapid HIV tests.{{...
Hundreds rush for HIV Rapid testing in Chato
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November 16, 2007
Pandemonium is the only fitting description of the scene outside the Chateaubelair Hospital last Thursday, when hundreds showed up for Rapid HIV Testi...
Youths capture Bequia history, traditions
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November 16, 2007
by Leah Belmar 16.NOV.07 As the older generation voices its dismay at the indifference of today’s youth toward the treasured mores that shaped its u...
Corea and Company boosts its tour division
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November 16, 2007
The 2007-2008 cruise season promises to be a robust one for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), so the ships’ agent Corea and Company is increasing...
SVGBS announces recall of Aqua Dots Toys
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November 16, 2007
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards (SVGBS) acting on recall advisory for the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising con...
SPACC Project launched
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November 16, 2007
The potential economic impact of Climate Change on Caricom countries is estimated at between US$ 1.4 million to US$ 9 million, with the greatest impac...
Campbell: Protect rights of disabled
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November 16, 2007
A person without an obvious disability is only an accident; one unfortunate occurrence away from becoming a person with a disability.{{more}} This is ...