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Men plead guilty in  separate drugs charges
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Men plead guilty in separate drugs charges
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February 28, 2025
Two men who appeared at the Serious Offences Court this week, pleaded guilty on separate drugs trafficking charges and were sentenced to fines. The Po...
No to certain types of Foreign Direct Investment, says PM Gonsalves
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No to certain types of Foreign Direct Investment, says PM Gonsalves
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February 28, 2025
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), continues to say ‘no’ to certain types of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with programmes like...
Time to create national biography for SVG, says  Historian Dr Carter
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Time to create national biography for SVG, says Historian Dr Carter
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February 28, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has endured several “licks and hard knocks” in its history, resulting in the creation of an interesting and “dark”...
South Rivers residents remember ‘Sheep’ as kind and loving
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South Rivers residents remember ‘Sheep’ as kind and loving
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February 28, 2025
Mourners from South Rivers and other nearby communities gave a fitting send off to the late James Arrington last Sunday, February 23, 2025. Arrington,...
Invest SVG unveils 2025 transformative work programme
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Invest SVG unveils 2025 transformative work programme
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February 28, 2025
Invest SVG has a full agenda this year with several of their initiatives for 2025 including participation at overseas trade fairs in countries like Ja...
After candidate selection, NDP moves to open constituency office
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After candidate selection, NDP moves to open constituency office
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February 28, 2025
The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) is keeping up its momentum as it prepares for the next generals election in St Vincent and the Grenadines (S...
SVG receives over US$75,000 in school and relief supplies from Hands Across the Sea
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SVG receives over US$75,000 in school and relief supplies from Hands Across the Sea
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February 28, 2025
Hand Across the Sea, a US-based NGO last Tuesday, February 25, 2025, handed over a quantity hurricane relief supplies, and over 300 books for use in s...
Trump policies will create  instability but also opportunities – economic and trade experts
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Trump policies will create instability but also opportunities – economic and trade experts
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February 25, 2025
Policies being rolled out by United States (US) President, Donald Trump have the potential to create instability in the Caribbean region, but it also ...
NDP will provide jobs, not temporary solutions – Kishore Shallow
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NDP will provide jobs, not temporary solutions – Kishore Shallow
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February 25, 2025
The New Democratic Party’s North Leeward candidate for upcoming general elections, Dr. Kishore Shallow has accused the government of seeking to addres...
Backyard Gardening Winners recognised
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Backyard Gardening Winners recognised
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February 25, 2025
Twenty-two persons who engaged in crop production in the national home gardening competition were, on February 20, 2025, recognized and awarded when t...
Lowmans man sentenced for five traffic charges
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Lowmans man sentenced for five traffic charges
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February 25, 2025
A Lowmans Windward resident who was charged on five traffic offenses, pleaded guilty when he appeared at the Colonaire Magistrate’s Court on February ...
Farmer pleads guilty to multiple traffic offenses
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Farmer pleads guilty to multiple traffic offenses
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February 25, 2025
A 34 year old farmer of Calder pleaded guilty to multiple traffic offenses when he appeared at the Colonaire Magistrate’s Court on February 21, 2025. ...
Retired Nurses Association elects new Board
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Retired Nurses Association elects new Board
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February 25, 2025
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Retired Nurses Association (SVGRNA), at its 11th annual general meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, elected a new ...
SVG was never under tsunami- NEMO Director
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SVG was never under tsunami- NEMO Director
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February 22, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) was never under threat from a tsunami when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, struck in the Caribbean Sea north of Hondur...
Woman injured by fallen utility pole
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Woman injured by fallen utility pole
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February 21, 2025
Several utility poles were torn down in the southern Grenadines during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 1, 2024. Months later, at least one resi...
Exciting future in store for AIA – CEO
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Exciting future in store for AIA – CEO
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February 21, 2025
As the international airport at Argyle celebrates eight year of operations, management of the facility is promising an exciting future. Chief Executiv...
Students urged to join Reparations fight after ‘The Color of Slavery’ film
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Students urged to join Reparations fight after ‘The Color of Slavery’ film
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February 21, 2025
A small group of secondary school students, their accompanying teachers, and representatives of various African-based culture groups had the opportuni...
Classes at SBSS temporarily halted due to electrical fire
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Classes at SBSS temporarily halted due to electrical fire
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February 21, 2025
An electrical fire at the Sandy Bay Secondary School on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 appeared to have been quickly brought under control. Information ...
Conflict of Interest is in ministerial assignment says NDP North Leeward candidate
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Conflict of Interest is in ministerial assignment says NDP North Leeward candidate
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February 21, 2025
New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for North Leeward, and President of Cricket West Indies, Dr Kishore Shallow has again stressed that holding the p...
ULP Continues Candidate Selection this weekend
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ULP Continues Candidate Selection this weekend
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February 21, 2025
She is being referred to in the Unity Labour Party (ULP) as ‘amazing Grace’. On Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2025 the ULP caravan will roll into San...
Trailer complaints stirring Police to action
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Trailer complaints stirring Police to action
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February 21, 2025
The police in St Vincent and the Grenadines have expressed concern about the manner in which some trailer operators use the road. The concern was expr...
Rose Place woman receives suspended sentence for ammo possession
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Rose Place woman receives suspended sentence for ammo possession
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February 21, 2025
A mother who resides at Rose Place was given a suspended sentence after she pleaded guilty to possessing 10 rounds of live ammunition. Dianza, and her...
PM treats children at Pamelus Burke Primary School for Valentine’s Day
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PM treats children at Pamelus Burke Primary School for Valentine’s Day
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February 21, 2025
Students attending the Pamelus Burke Primary School at Byera had a special Valentine’s Day treat last Friday, February 14, 2025, compliments Prime Min...
Challenges and Opportunities in US tariff implementation says Finance Minister
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Challenges and Opportunities in US tariff implementation says Finance Minister
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February 18, 2025
Tariffs being implemented by President of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump have the potential to affect St Vincent and the Grenadines ...
Shanique Stewart urges use of Artificial Intelligence as she and her team unveil first AI generated Mural at  ET Joshua Centre
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Shanique Stewart urges use of Artificial Intelligence as she and her team unveil first AI generated Mural at ET Joshua Centre
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February 18, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated mural, and the art community is being encouraged to employ AI...
ZHTF receives seeds to boost National food security drive
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ZHTF receives seeds to boost National food security drive
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February 18, 2025
The Zero Hunger Trust Fund (ZHTF), has received a donation of a variety of seeds from the Still Kickin Charity based in Canada for use in its on-going...
Southern Grenadines MP begs for Divine intervention to prevent 6th ULP term
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Southern Grenadines MP begs for Divine intervention to prevent 6th ULP term
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February 18, 2025
An opposition parliamentarian is calling for divine intervention in the upcoming general elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to stop the ...
NDP disappointed at ruling in Vaccine Mandate Appeal
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NDP disappointed at ruling in Vaccine Mandate Appeal
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February 14, 2025
The New Democratic Party (NDP) said it is extremely disappointed with the February 12, 2025 ruling by the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal which over...
Fisherman arrested in Stoney Grounds in cocaine seizure
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Fisherman arrested in Stoney Grounds in cocaine seizure
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February 14, 2025
A police operation in Stoney Grounds, Kingstown, has led to the seizure of 5,539 grams of cocaine and the arrest of a fisherman from Lower Questelles ...
Fogging makes life more bearable for Central Market vendors
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Fogging makes life more bearable for Central Market vendors
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February 14, 2025
Vendors in the Kingstown Central Market are breathing a sigh of relief following the fogging of the facility last Tuesday, February 11, 2025 by the Ve...
US Customs and Border officers  seize 47 pounds  of cocaine in  shipment from SVG
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US Customs and Border officers seize 47 pounds of cocaine in shipment from SVG
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February 14, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers successfully intercepted a shipment containing 47.4 pounds (21.5 kilograms) of cocaine concealed ins...
UK is first stop in SVG Invest’s Diaspora Outreach Initiative
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UK is first stop in SVG Invest’s Diaspora Outreach Initiative
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February 14, 2025
The Diaspora Outreach Initiative which will take place this year will see Invest SVG reaching out to people in the diaspora in an attempt to attract a...
Helicopter service coming on-stream for tourism and emergency response
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Helicopter service coming on-stream for tourism and emergency response
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February 14, 2025
A helicopter service aimed at giving persons a bird’s eye view of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), while also complementing the healthcare service...
Local ganja men should not be going to jail any more in SVG- Major St Clair Leacock
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Local ganja men should not be going to jail any more in SVG- Major St Clair Leacock
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February 14, 2025
The shadow Minister of National Security for the opposition New Democratic Party, Major St Clair Leacock, is hoping for the day when traditional marij...
Barrouallie whalers exchanging Orcas for Tuna support
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Barrouallie whalers exchanging Orcas for Tuna support
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February 14, 2025
Whalers in the leeward town of Barrouallie have agreed to stop hunting Orcas in exchange for support for tuna fishing, the St Vincent and the Grenadin...
Tourism Minister: SVG Sailing Week, more than just a regatta
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Tourism Minister: SVG Sailing Week, more than just a regatta
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February 14, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, on February 3, 2025, officially launched the 2025 Sailing Week in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) The launch which took p...
Everything Vincy Expo Plus has new venue for 2025
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Everything Vincy Expo Plus has new venue for 2025
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February 14, 2025
Invest SVG’s Everything Vincy Expo Plus (EVEP) 2025 will take place from October 23-27, and will be held at the Diamond Estate, a new venue. The expo,...
‘Give us back the petrol station’ – Owia fishers call for relief
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‘Give us back the petrol station’ – Owia fishers call for relief
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February 14, 2025
Fishers in the North Windward community of Owia have all but given up hope that the Fisheries Complex there would be rehabilitated. As a consolation, ...
2025 homicide count at five following Edinboro and Georgetown shooting
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2025 homicide count at five following Edinboro and Georgetown shooting
Christina 
February 11, 2025
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has launched an investigation into two fatal shootings- one at Edinboro on February 6...
CBI can give rise to questionable activities – Finance Minister
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CBI can give rise to questionable activities – Finance Minister
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February 11, 2025
A Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme has the capacity to destabilize a country, said Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves. And, he has put th...
Zero Hunger Trust Fund distributes third batch of chickens
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Zero Hunger Trust Fund distributes third batch of chickens
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February 11, 2025
The Zero Hunger Trust Fund (ZHTF) said it successfully distributed its third batch of chickens on Friday, February 7, 2025, as part of the ongoing Nat...
Glen man fined $2,900 for illegal cannabis possession
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Glen man fined $2,900 for illegal cannabis possession
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February 11, 2025
A male resident of Glen who was found with a total of 5,448 grammes of cannabis was fined $2,900 for illegal cannabis possession. Kelike Browne appear...
Repairs of Canouan Jetty begins
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Repairs of Canouan Jetty begins
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February 11, 2025
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA), said together with the Gumbolimbo Group and the Ministry of Works, it has begun important re...
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Soca Monarch preliminaries at Victoria Park on Friday
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Soca Monarch preliminaries at Victoria Park on Friday
Christina 
June 13, 2025
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) invites managers, producers, artistes and members of the public to the 2025 Soca Monarch Preliminaries. The...
Chevonne Stewart is ULP’s new candidate for Southern Grenadines
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Chevonne Stewart is ULP’s new candidate for Southern Grenadines
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June 13, 2025
Chevonne Stewart was formally introduced last Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the person the Unity Labour Party (ULP) intends to be its candidate for the Sou...
Park to be upgraded for comfort, ease  and aesthetics
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Park to be upgraded for comfort, ease and aesthetics
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June 13, 2025
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) is taking significant steps to ensure that Victoria Park, the main carnival venue, is accessible to everyon...
Calypso tent action heats up in SVG
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Calypso tent action heats up in SVG
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June 13, 2025
Local calypsonians are gearing up to bring their best game as the preliminary judging round has officially begun. This year is a big year for the frat...
SVG leads Caribbean Tourism growth from US Market
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SVG leads Caribbean Tourism growth from US Market
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June 13, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has emerged as the top-performing Caribbean destination for growth in tourism arrivals from the United States (US)...

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