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Dougan happy with Grade 6 reading level
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Dougan happy with Grade 6 reading level
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August 4, 2006
After announcing the data from this year's Common Entrance results, that 46% of the students were reading at a satisfactory Grade 6 level or above, co...
‘Register children in schools to which they were placed’
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‘Register children in schools to which they were placed’
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August 4, 2006
Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education with responsibilities for Assessment and Evaluation, Marcus Caine, is calling on parents to regi...
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Dr. Gonsalves exposes ‘letter to Badawi’
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August 4, 2006
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has laid a charge against the People's Action of Alliance (PAA) of Bequia claiming that they wrote a letter to Mala...
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Jamaican cultural icon dies
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August 4, 2006
Jamaican cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverly died on Wednesday, July 26, in Canada. While a special planning committee was put together by Jamaician ...
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Three Laureates selected
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August 4, 2006
Three of the Caribbean's most talented and distinguished sons were selected as Laureates in the ground-breaking inaugural Caribbean Recognition Progra...
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Who speaks for people of Bequia?
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August 4, 2006
The Constitutional role of who is the true representative of Bequia almost became a tug of war early Monday morning. And Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gons...
‘No responsible government can develop lands on Bequia at $7’
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‘No responsible government can develop lands on Bequia at $7’
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August 4, 2006
The People's Action Alliance (PAA) of Bequia was told by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves on Monday, July 31, that no responsible government can dev...
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SVG Unity Picnic – cultivating a spirit of national unity!
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July 28, 2006
by Elma Gabriel In an informal conversation at our 20th Annual Vincy Unity Picnic at Brown’s Bay on July 15, 2006, members of the various associatio...
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Show for SVG
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July 28, 2006
New York-based designers Norman Josey and Ricardo Lorrick of Lockdown International have chosen the ambience of Paradise Inn in St. Vincent and top lo...
The Majors say goodbye to SVG
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The Majors say goodbye to SVG
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July 28, 2006
Majors Ronald and Junie Ellis of The Salvation Army will one week from today, bid SVG goodbye. The Ellises, who have been the Commanding Officers in S...
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Anniversary celebrations
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July 28, 2006
The Sion Hill Bay/Bay Hill Neighbourhood Watch marked its fifth anniversary with a week of activities which started on Sunday, July 23, and will end o...
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Drama Festival gets a boost from NCB
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July 28, 2006
The National Commercial Bank has made a $5,000 donation to the development of the 2006 Community Drama Festival, which will be held in November. At a ...
August 1st Emancipation Day Street Fair for Heritage Square
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August 1st Emancipation Day Street Fair for Heritage Square
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July 28, 2006
Tuesday, August 1, Emancipation Day would go down as a special event in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. That day would see a Street Fair at Heritage S...
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Digicel selects 10 for Rising Star
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July 28, 2006
Who will be the next Digicel Rising Star? That’s the question being asked and will soon be answered when Digicel cell phone users send text messages...
Dr. Joshua retires from VSU
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Dr. Joshua retires from VSU
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July 28, 2006
After 31 years of yeoman service at Virginia State University (VSU), Dr. Michael Joshua retired on June 30, 2006. He is the son of the first Chief Min...
Dr. Keizer backs ‘buckle up’ policy
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Dr. Keizer backs ‘buckle up’ policy
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July 28, 2006
The Acting Medical Director at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital is calling on Vincentians to begin practicing road safety, especially as it regards t...
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Justice Caesar sworn in by G-G
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July 28, 2006
Justice Lester Caesar, this country's newest Magistrate, was sworn into office on Thursday, July 20, 2006. The ceremony was held at Government House. ...
C&W investing in youth
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C&W investing in youth
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July 28, 2006
Four students will be getting some help in obtaining their secondary education come September. Cable & Wireless is maintaining its connectivity to the...
NCH’s ‘Working with Adolescent’ Workshop opens at Marion House
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NCH’s ‘Working with Adolescent’ Workshop opens at Marion House
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July 28, 2006
by Shayne Alexander The National Children's Home (NCH) will host the “2006 SVG Working with Adolescent Course” from July 24 to August 18 at Marion...
SVG to beef up security
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SVG to beef up security
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July 28, 2006
by Vanesta Murphy With the level of violence in the world today, security is of great importance to governments, and we in St. Vincent and the Grenadi...
Fire Chief: More fire hydrants needed
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Fire Chief: More fire hydrants needed
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July 28, 2006
Head of the Fire Brigade Station Sergeant Earl James has made a plea for more fire hydrants to be placed across the country. This appeal comes after f...
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SVG auctions EC $16M Treasury Bill on the ECSE
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July 28, 2006
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ EC $16 million 91-day, treasury bill issue was auctioned on the primary market platform of the East...
Simmons takes over as Acting Director of CYP
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Simmons takes over as Acting Director of CYP
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July 28, 2006
Recently appointment acting Director of the Commonwealth Youth Affairs Division, Vincentian Andrew Simmons, is expected to address the 2006 World Yout...
Sir Dwight: Let’s be mindful of our achievements
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Sir Dwight: Let’s be mindful of our achievements
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July 28, 2006
Caribbean nationals are not always mindful of their achievements, but the time has come for them to take credit “for the great strides” in the man...
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EC countries to curb debt crisis
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July 28, 2006
With debt financing consuming some 22 percent of this country’s current revenue, this country along with other OECS states would be looking to shave...
Open economy unrealistic says Sir Louis
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Open economy unrealistic says Sir Louis
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July 28, 2006
Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade Minister Sir Louis Straker, believes that the idea of an open economy is unrealistic for small states, unless prod...
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Regional airlines awarded cwc contract
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July 28, 2006
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua - The major air carriers based in the Caribbean have landed a major contract for the 2007 Cricket World Cup to be played in the ...
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Consumer Price Index
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July 28, 2006
JUNE 2006 The Consumer Price Index for the month of June 2006 increased over May 2006 by 0.5 percent. The “All Items” Index was 111.2 compared to ...
Russell: Private Sector the engine of economic growth
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Russell: Private Sector the engine of economic growth
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July 28, 2006
In an effort to sharpen the competitiveness of the local private sector, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Private Sector Organisation (PSOSVG), in c...
More changes to LIAT’s Management
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More changes to LIAT’s Management
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July 28, 2006
A shake up of LIAT’s top brass seemed imminent after new Chief Executive Officer Mark Darby took over earlier this month. Sources close to the regio...
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Woman with HIV denied week’s pay
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July 28, 2006
An HIV positive woman who makes her living as a cleaner is not satisfied with the way she has been treated by her manager. The woman told SEARCHLIGHT ...
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PANCAP defines its role in fight against HIV/AIDS
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July 28, 2006
A meeting to sensitize government officials and the public of the role and importance of the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS was held recen...
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No condoms in school
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July 21, 2006
Education Minister Girlyn Miguel is not budging from her position on the distribution of condoms to schoolchildren. She has gone on record as opposing...
Police goes mobile
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Police goes mobile
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July 21, 2006
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has new partners in their fight against crime. Karib Cable and Digicel have combined in a joint ...
Dr. J.P. Eustace Memorial holds graduation ceremony
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Dr. J.P. Eustace Memorial holds graduation ceremony
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July 21, 2006
The Dr. J. P. Eustace Memorial Secondary School held its first Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony under its new name The event took place on Wednesd...
Carol wins Digicel trip to Rio de Janeiro
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Carol wins Digicel trip to Rio de Janeiro
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July 21, 2006
Ever since Carol Veira was a child, one of her biggest wishes was to go to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to experience their carnival festivities. And last ...
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McIntosh family connect kids
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July 21, 2006
Semone and Luther McIntosh, throughout their professional lives have been catering to the needs of Vincentians in the areas of banking, telecommunicat...
David Glynn’s body laid to rest
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David Glynn’s body laid to rest
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July 21, 2006
David Glynn, a young man who drowned at the Brighton Salt Pond 11 days ago, was laid to rest on Wednesday, July 19. The Coast Guard discovered Glynnâ€...
White takes home $10,000 from C&W
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White takes home $10,000 from C&W
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July 21, 2006
Mary White was very surprised on July 17th to find out that she was the bMobile’s $10,000 prize draw winner. When the call came last Saturday from b...
Edwards is toast of Brighton Methodist
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Edwards is toast of Brighton Methodist
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July 21, 2006
She was 11th overall in this year's common entrance (7th for girls) so it was no surprise but still worthy of a bow to see Kayrel Edwards walk away wi...
Beache – US Army welcomed in Iraq
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Beache – US Army welcomed in Iraq
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July 21, 2006
Vincentian Glyger Glenroy Beache, a Colonel in the United States Army insists that despite popular opinion, the American army is welcomed by the masse...
Nanton is Employee of second quarter
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Nanton is Employee of second quarter
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July 21, 2006
His dream is to become the finest journalist ever in St.Vincent and the Grenadines, and one of the best in the region. This is the driving force that ...
Historic moment for the Kingstown day Nusery
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Historic moment for the Kingstown day Nusery
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July 21, 2006
The Kingstown Day Nursery which has been in existence over the last 56 years held its first graduation ceremony on July 18, 2006. The ceremony took pl...
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St. Joseph’s Convent T&T wins Inaugural UWI International Reparation Debate
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St. Joseph’s Convent T&T wins Inaugural UWI International Reparation Debate
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May 13, 2025
TRINIDAD ANDTOBAGO has clinched victory over Jamaica in the inaugural International Reparation Debate, hosted by the Centre for Reparations Research a...
District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
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District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
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May 13, 2025
DISTRICT STAIRS SVG Ltd., a company with operations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Canada, has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social ...
Government launches GYVE programme targetting Youths
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Government launches GYVE programme targetting Youths
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May 13, 2025
A NEW PROGRAMME in which the government is targetting youth volunteerism across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), was launched on Monday, May 12, 2...
Man with 46 convictions to be sentenced for stealing from church
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Man with 46 convictions to be sentenced for stealing from church
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May 13, 2025
A 45YEAR OLD man who has been convicted 46 times, is awaiting sentencing after he confessed to six more offences, including stealing a transformer and...
Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
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Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
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May 13, 2025
MINISTER OFTRANSPORT and Works, Montgomery Daniel, has praised the “excellent work” being done by the Electrical Inspectorate Unit, but expressed conc...

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