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New Planning conditions for street bars, vendors
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June 29, 2007
Although there has been an ease in some of the rules for street bar operators and vendors for this year’s carnival festivities, these persons have b...
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PM urges public servants to be patient with reclassification
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June 29, 2007
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has called on public servants, in particular teachers to be patient with the reclassification process, and encourag...
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Heads clear on illegal drugs, guns, crime fight
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June 29, 2007
CARICOM heads made it clear to President George Bush that the trafficking of drugs and guns are of equal importance as his pet subject: terrorism. The...
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Eustace worried about SVG, Cuba, Venezuela relations
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June 29, 2007
Opposition leader and President of the New Democratic Party (NDP) Arhnim Eustace has left no doubt that he believes this country’s relationship with...
Opposition leader sees nothing wrong with Leacock’s remarks
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Opposition leader sees nothing wrong with Leacock’s remarks
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June 29, 2007
Arnhim Eustace is standing by his man; he has no problem with the statements made by Senator St Clair Leacock concerning Cuban professionals in St Vin...
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Risk of Tuberculosis outbreak real
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June 29, 2007
The risk of a major Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak is facing St Vincent and the Grenadines, some medical personnel here believe. They claim that health of...
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Club Fuzion reopens its doors tonight
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June 29, 2007
‘It’s not just a party it’s a way of life’ Boasting of 15,000 watts of raw energy, state of the art air conditioning system, the most modern b...
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Energy bill: A burden on Caricom economies
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June 29, 2007
The Caribbean Community’s energy bill imposes a crippling burden on the respective states, and “the cost of their dependency is soaring”. With t...
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Gutierrez: US Caricom relationship vital, vibrant
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June 29, 2007
Even though Caricom exports to the United States (US) increased by more than 26 per cent between 2004 and 2006, the value of these exports is insignif...
Bequia Anglican celebrates
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Bequia Anglican celebrates
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June 29, 2007
29.JUN.07 The Bequia community was amazed recently when some students from the Bequia Anglican Primary school were seen on their way to school well an...
Envoy reflects on Conference on the Caribbean
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Envoy reflects on Conference on the Caribbean
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June 29, 2007
by Nelson A. King in Washington 29.JUN.07 The man who was given the heavy task in ensuring that all the “i’s” were dotted and the “t’s” we...
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SVGHTA hosts food and beverage workshops
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June 29, 2007
Two training workshops were launched simultaneously on Tuesday 26 June 2007 at the Young Island Resort and the New Montrose Hotel. Thirty participants...
Eustace: Is it going to be business as usual for LIAT?
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Eustace: Is it going to be business as usual for LIAT?
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June 29, 2007
As LIAT and Caribbean Star look to conclude the negotiations on their new business plan, opposition leader Arhnim Eustace is wary that the new directi...
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Consumer Price Index
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June 29, 2007
29.JUN.07 May 2007 During the month of May, 2007, the Consumer Price Index registered a 4.4 percent increase over the previous month. The “point-to-...
End of the post colonial economy: The Caribbean’s greatest challenge
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End of the post colonial economy: The Caribbean’s greatest challenge
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June 29, 2007
They did not go to Washington “hankering after a nostalgic past”, nor as a people without hope. Rather, the leaders of the Caribbean Community (Ca...
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Literacy pilot program for North Leeward
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June 22, 2007
History was made on Monday when the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus launched its new Service Learning program at the Petit Bordel...
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Youth Department hosts ‘Catch Them Young’ workshops
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June 22, 2007
The Youth Affairs Department within the Ministry of Tourism Youth and Sports will conduct a series of workshops targeting teenage boys from the Kingst...
Vincy elected mayor in UK
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Vincy elected mayor in UK
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June 22, 2007
22.JUN.07 Vincentian Norris Bullock was officially appointed as the new Mayor of Luton, a large town in the south east of England on May 30 at a speci...
New Digicel head looks forward
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New Digicel head looks forward
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June 22, 2007
With only three weeks behind her and hopes for lengthy career with Digicel, new Country Manager Sonia Polius says she expects a challenge, but believe...
bMobile customers now able to vote for Rising Star
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bMobile customers now able to vote for Rising Star
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June 22, 2007
Producers of the region’s Digicel Rising Star competition expects the votes cast this season to be the highest ever, after Subscribers to Cable & Wi...
Hard work pays off for Tesheira
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Hard work pays off for Tesheira
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June 22, 2007
David Tesheira, son of Elma Graham of Cane End, Mesopotamia and Charles Tesheira of Brooklyn, New York, graduated from the prestigious John Hopkins Un...
New examination system for the academic year 2007/2008
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New examination system for the academic year 2007/2008
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June 22, 2007
by Vanesta Murphy 22.JUN.07 The Ministry of Education along with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) have launched a new examination for the 2007...
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Baptiste heads Vincentian delegation at the 96th Session of the ILO
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June 22, 2007
A delegation from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, headed by Minister of Labour, Hon. Rene Baptiste, is currently attending the 96th Session of the Int...
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Kinder, gentler PM rebukes colleagues
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June 22, 2007
In a move that showed that there may have been a change of heart since his accident two months ago, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves publicly rebuke...
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Ministry of trade sends warning to importers
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June 22, 2007
This country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade has sent a stern warning to car importers who are not following stipulated regulation...
Local performances turn regional heads
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Local performances turn regional heads
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June 22, 2007
Regional directors of social security as well as local delegates and media received a treat last Sunday, through the special performances that were a ...
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PM proposes new constitution by 2009
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June 22, 2007
There will be a new constitution by the end of 2009 if all goes to plan, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves suggested in parliament last week. During t...
SVGPA gets US$457,000 Con-Stacker
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SVGPA gets US$457,000 Con-Stacker
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June 22, 2007
Brand new beefed up mechanical muscle in the form of Fantuzzi Con-Stacker 45KM has been added to the St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Port Authorit...
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PM: ‘The world is no longer bipolar’
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June 22, 2007
Small states like St Vincent and the Grenadines are free to explore mutually beneficial relationships without fear of reprisal from other nations. Thi...
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Belair Government School not closing doors
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June 22, 2007
The Ministry of Education notes that certain statements are circulating throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines with respect to the Belair Governmen...
Gonsalves urges  students to stay focus, study hard
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Gonsalves urges students to stay focus, study hard
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June 22, 2007
The students of the newly enrolled Lodge Village Government School Red Cross group had their first opportunity to observe a national parade. This oppo...
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Direct courier service from US Embassy in Barbados
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June 22, 2007
Effective June 18, 2007 DHL (B’dos) Ltd. will be providing express courier service directly from the premises of the Embassy of the United States in...
Cuba signs health agreement with SVG
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Cuba signs health agreement with SVG
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June 22, 2007
Cuban Ambassador Olga Trias and Minister of Health Dr. Douglas Slater sealed the deal on a bilateral agreement to assist St. Vincent and the Grenadine...
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FirstCaribbean launches Unsung Hero programme
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June 22, 2007
Another unsung hero will be acknowledge by the First Caribbean Bank for playing an invaluable role in improving their communities. Speaking at the lau...
Chamber aims for strong business culture
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Chamber aims for strong business culture
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June 22, 2007
The President and members of the Chamber of Commerce have been commended for their passion and commitment to the development of the organization. This...
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ACCP gets scholarship fund
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June 22, 2007
Motorola Inc. and the Motorola Foundation has donated US$20,000 to the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) to create the ACCP/Moto...
SVG Culinary team leaves good taste with judges
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SVG Culinary team leaves good taste with judges
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June 22, 2007
The Vincentian Culinary team member can hold their heads high after a commendable effort at the just concluded Taste of the Caribbean culinary competi...
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Ministry to tackle illegal vending, traffic in city
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June 22, 2007
by Karen Palmer 22.JUN.07 In light of the carnival season, Minister of National Mobilization Mike Browne and his panel addressed issues surrounding ve...
GECCU weathering the storm for Vincentians
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GECCU weathering the storm for Vincentians
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June 22, 2007
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is vulnerable to all sorts of disasters, natural and man-made, and GECCU is planning to helping Vincentians to weather ...
Headteacher calls on unruly students to apologise
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Headteacher calls on unruly students to apologise
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June 22, 2007
Principal of the Dr JP Eustace Secondary School, Sandra Bart-Peters has called on the students who protested on Tuesday, June 19 because they believed...
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Rats invade CW Prescod Primary School
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June 22, 2007
The students and teachers of the CW Prescod Primary School had to spend an extra week at home to prepare for their examinations due to the invasion of...
Taiwan’s Ambassador joins fight against banana disease
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Taiwan’s Ambassador joins fight against banana disease
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June 22, 2007
MOKO WAR ON Taiwanese Ambassador, His Excellency Jack Yui-Tai Cheng, last Friday, handed over a cheque of EC $4 million to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Go...
OECS celebrates 26th anniversary
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OECS celebrates 26th anniversary
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June 22, 2007
Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Dr. Len Ishmael, called on the territories to be a part of the public consultations o...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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