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September 28, 2007
The Rapid HIV Test Road Show moved to the Grenadines this week. On Thursday, the new technology was formally introduced on the island of Bequia.{{more...
Port awards Clarence Keizer Scholarships
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September 28, 2007
For the past 17 consecutive years, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority has awarded two scholarships to students entering secondary schoo...
ADPU shows benefits of  diversification
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September 28, 2007
Farmers and persons interested in investing in the Agricultural sector have been given a first hand view of how they can earn tremendous benefits from...
Prisons receives computer
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September 28, 2007
A revolution is continuing behind the walls of Her Majesty’s Prisons, and the authorities are not only aware of it, but are doing all in their power...
‘Silent killers’ in society not sexy
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September 28, 2007
Minister of Health Dr Douglas Slater has warned that the silent killers in society are really the ones that are “un-sexy.”{{more}} Dr Slater said ...
Judge issues stern warning to Lawyers
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September 28, 2007
If lawyers appearing before Justice Frederick Bruce-Lyle waste the court’s time and do not cooperate, they will see a different side of the High Cou...
New law term begins
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September 28, 2007
As the sun rose on September 20, it also marked the dawn of the new law year in the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). To commemorat...
DaSilva stands firm at Electoral Office
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September 28, 2007
He compares himself to “Rosa Parks”, who, during the civil rights movement, began a “one-woman” protest. But Frank Da Silva’s act of defianc...
Former SVG female footballer dies at 18
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September 28, 2007
by Shayne Alexander 28.SEP.07 The loud moans and cries that emanated from the mouths of family members and friends of the late 18-year-old, Jonelle Jo...
Vincy youth dies in horrible US crash
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September 28, 2007
Myrna Toney weeps a mother’s tears, as she comes to terms with the death of her 21-year-old nephew, who was struck by a vehicle in the United States...
Elderly relatives abandoned at hospital
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September 28, 2007
Persons are abandoning their elderly relatives at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, creating a strenuous situation for caregivers there.{{more}} Up t...
Bruce in wrong place at wrong time – Family
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September 28, 2007
Twelve years ago, Donald Bruce lost the use of his left arm during a boating incident while saving the lives of some children. Fast forward to the pre...
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September 28, 2007
As it approaches its fifth anniversary, FirstCaribbean Inter-national Bank continues to show strong financial performance, crossing the US$6 billion l...
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September 28, 2007
Gamers across Europe got their hands on Halo 3 at midnight on Tuesday, one of the most anticipated and heavily marketed titles in history.{{more}} In ...
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September 28, 2007
United Kingdom – It is legal for people to use a teeth whitening kit at home. Untrained salon staff are carrying out teeth whitening on clients, acc...
‘$100 laptop’ to sell to public
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 Computer enthusiasts in the developed world will soon be able to get their hands on the so-called "$100 laptop". The organisation behind the...
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September 28, 2007
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ 10 year 7.5% thirty million Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC$30 million), Treasury bond issue, auction...
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 The EU has approved plans to increase the production of wheat and other grains amid rising prices and growing shortages on the world market....
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September 28, 2007
Ministers of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states currently negotiating Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the European Union (EU)...
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September 28, 2007
by Geralyn Edward Barbados Nation28.SEP.07 BARBADOS NEEDS to closely monitor the continuing decline of the American dollar against which the island's ...
Salvation Army says SVG needs warehouse
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September 28, 2007
The Salvation Army is thinking about establishing a local warehouse to store perishable goods and other supplies in the event that a storm hits this c...
Unemployed women receive training
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September 28, 2007
The abundance of beauty salons in St Vincent and the Grenadines has created a serious shortage of salon workers. Even though more workers are being tr...
Greene blasts doom and gloom pundits
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September 28, 2007
Pundits who have been foretelling doom and gloom in the agricultural sector have received a tongue lashing from coordinator of the Eastern Caribbean T...
My children are my motivation
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September 28, 2007
28.SEP.07 Don Wehby’s decision last week to resign his senior executive position at GraceKennedy to serve in the new Jamaica Cabinet means his salar...
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September 28, 2007
On 1 October 2007, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank will mark 24 years of operation as the monetary authority for the eight countries that comprise ...
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September 28, 2007
This country looks set to see a record year in capital expenditure, numbers from January to August this year indicate.{{more}} Dr Ralph Gonsalves pres...
Caribbean wary of trade liberalization
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September 28, 2007
Come midnight December 31, when our preferential trade agreement with the European Union (EU) ends, it is safe to predict that CARIFORUM countries wil...
Consumers to pay more for water from October 1
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September 28, 2007
As of October 1, 2007, domestic and commercial consumers of the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) and its Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU)...
Farmer expresses anger at road condition
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September 28, 2007
While local farmers are being encouraged to stay in agriculture, some are expressing frustration with the condition of the roads leading to their farm...
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September 21, 2007
The National Commission on Crime Prevention will be holding a Peace Rally to observe World Peace Day today. The Peace Rally will be held at Heritage S...
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September 21, 2007
The teachers’ union welcomes the move that has seen Superintendent of Police Ellsworth Hackshaw assigned to the Ministry of Education, but hopes it ...
Carmen Grant gets a hand from GECCU
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September 21, 2007
Carmen Grant of Biabou is the first ever recipient of the General Employees Credit Union (GECCU) Social Development Fund, and she received BDS$2,595 (...
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September 21, 2007
St. Vincent and tHE Grenadines is continuing to vigorously pursue efforts to reduce and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS here.{{more}} To this end, the ...