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OECS nationals head credit union bodies
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August 10, 2007
Julian Jack, Treasurer of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Credit Union League and Manager of The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Credit ...
Campbell responds
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August 10, 2007
Parliament said a loud and clear no to a National Advisory Council of Elders (NACE) and civil society representation in parliament, now the head of th...
Singh: Wildlife conservation can pay
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August 10, 2007
Whales and other wild animals are better off alive than dead and a wildlife protection activist is hoping that this message is grasped loud and clear ...
Heavy rains destroy Queen’s Drive road
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August 10, 2007
After heavy rains destroyed parts of the road heading into the Queen’s Drive/Belair area from the Arnos Vale direction, persons had to find alternat...
Public Sector activities begin
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August 10, 2007
Stressing the emphasis on camaraderie and social interaction, officials in the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Information, the Public Service and E...
Priests celebrate anniversary with mass
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August 10, 2007
Thirty years ago they were mandated to “Go out into the world and proclaim”, today they are being reminded that “The journey now start.” Vince...
Ministry committed says Snagg
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August 10, 2007
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Mobilization Rosita Snagg, has said that her ministry is committed to working with the specially vulne...
Good natured citizens assist driver
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August 10, 2007
What started out as an early morning trip to the airport, turned out to be a harrowing experience for an elderly driver last Saturday, and proves that...
James charts road for new newspaper printery
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August 10, 2007
With an investment of $2 million under his management, 27-year-old general manager of SVG Publishers Inc., Carl James says that he is ready to take th...
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August 10, 2007
Civilian immigration officers must see themselves as border control agents - not workers who simply stamp passports and smile when persons come into t...
Rillan Hill man shot as gunman fires on bus
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August 10, 2007
The hustle and bustle of the Leeward Bus Terminal in Kingstown was interrupted on Monday when gunshots rang out at about midday.{{more}} Eyewitnesses ...
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August 3, 2007
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) has expressed regret about the passing of Masquerade legend Mr. Vibert Ivor De Shong. A release from the CD...
Digicel names SVG top ten contestants
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August 3, 2007
Digicel has chosen the top ten contestants to compete in the St Vincent and the Grenadines leg of the 2007 Digicel Rising Star Competition.{{more}} On...
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August 3, 2007
Often times manufacturers complain that the high cost of energy in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is the main factor that hampers production, hen...
Youlou to host art exhibition
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August 3, 2007
To mark the completion of another successful summer session the Youlou Arts Foundation is hosting their Annual Student Art Exhibition and Fundraiser a...
Zolah flies solo for Caribana
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August 3, 2007
Following on the heels of a successful 2007 carnival season, this year’s leading female soca artiste Zola is about to take a step higher with her fi...
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August 3, 2007
This country, along with some other Caribbean territories, were saved from potential catastrophe following the recall of a leading drug used to treat ...
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August 3, 2007
Even though the “true” contribution of fisheries to the region’s culture, social and economic development is generally under-valued, Deputy Exec...
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August 3, 2007
The sick out by about 20 LIAT pilots last Sunday has been described as unfortunate in the midst of the positive atmosphere being created at the airlin...
Findlay-Scrubb leaving big boots to fill
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August 3, 2007
The person or persons taking up the position or positions formerly held by Faylene Findlay-Scrubb, as she heads off to further her studies, will have ...
Camillo Gonsalves set to be new UN Ambassador
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August 3, 2007
September 1st will see the introduction of His Excellency Camillo Gonsalves. SEARCHLIGHT understands that the first son of Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gon...
Vincentians mourn Barbados crash
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August 3, 2007
The horrific accident in which six lives were lost and 37 others injured in Barbados on Sunday, has left relatives of one of the deceased here in St. ...
Heroes in the fight against AIDS
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August 3, 2007
Twenty-five potential heroes in the fight against HIV/AIDS will this afternoon wrap up a one-week HIV/AIDS education workshop. The workshop, held at S...
Adult Education comes to television in SVG
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August 3, 2007
by Vanesta Murphy 03.AUG.07 From next week, Vincentians will be able to participate in adult education classes via television. Beginning Monday, Augus...
‘Never give up on your students’
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August 3, 2007
Team leader of the Canadian Teachers Federation (CTF) Kevin Gabbert has encouraged local educators to never give up on their students despite the chal...
Youth refocuses after pregnancy
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August 3, 2007
“Do not give up all hope and start thinking negatively; that there is no opportunity out there to better your life.” This piece of advice comes fr...
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August 3, 2007
When the new academic year starts in September, 14 teen mothers enrolled with the Gender Affairs office will be given the chance to continue their edu...