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Lowmans Bay power plant on stream
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Lowmans Bay power plant on stream
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June 2, 2006
A more efficient electricity supply will soon be available to Vincentians with the commissioning of the Lowmans Bay Power plant in September. The proj...
Harris Paint host training
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Harris Paint host training
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May 26, 2006
To ensure that they are one of the leading brands, Harris Paint Limited continues to train and re-train the staff of their retail outlets so that they...
Cuba Minister knocks US
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Cuba Minister knocks US
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May 26, 2006
America is powerful but they are not almighty and any country that seeks to foster a close relationship with Cuba should not be fearful of any diploma...
Damien Bennett is new president of ULP Youth Arm
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Damien Bennett is new president of ULP Youth Arm
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May 26, 2006
He has been a political activist since he was in form three and was even suspended for campaigning in school, but now Damien Bennett is the president ...
‘Nation building not a spectator sport’
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‘Nation building not a spectator sport’
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May 26, 2006
"There is no way this group of recycled rejects and reprobates could ever get your vote in this country." These razor sharp words were those of Camill...
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Unity youth told to work more closely with Youth for Christ
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May 26, 2006
Prime Minster Dr. Ralph Gonsavles believes that his Party's youth arm, "Unity Youths" should work more closely with the Youth for Christ to get many i...
‘Start to put your pennies together’
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‘Start to put your pennies together’
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May 26, 2006
A medical school may soon be constructed somewhere between Biabou and Georgetown. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has agreed in principle to allow ...
Police learn driving techniques from Automobile Association
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Police learn driving techniques from Automobile Association
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May 26, 2006
On Saturday, May 20, members of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Automobile Association and members of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Poli...
Convent presented with new tape recorder
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Convent presented with new tape recorder
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May 26, 2006
The St. Joseph's Convent Kingstown was the recipient of a brand new, top of the line tape recorder donated by the Association of Teachers of French la...
Methodists share faith at Aldersgate
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Methodists share faith at Aldersgate
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May 26, 2006
There wasn't a shadow of doubt in anyone's mind last Sunday that the presence of the Lord was among them. Singing songs of praises onto the Lord, Meth...
Group gives back to the community
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Group gives back to the community
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May 26, 2006
On May 17, the North Union Secondary School was yet again a beneficiary of the social premium obtained by St. Vincent's Fair Trade banana farmers. Thi...
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ECCCL to begin operation soon
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May 26, 2006
Two hundred and eighty Co-operators representing 40 Credit Unions, Leagues and Regulators from the OECS assembled in Dominica over the period May 18 t...
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NEMO’s theme: Be Aware, Hurricane Season is Here
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May 26, 2006
The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) is heightening its efforts to prepare the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to face the 2006 hu...
DeBari donates art supplies to school
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DeBari donates art supplies to school
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May 26, 2006
Discovery Works Legal SVG has donated over $3500 worth of art supplies to the Girls' High School. During a short handing over ceremony at the school's...
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Entrepreneurs prepare for regional business seminar
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Vincentian entrepreneurs should feel more empowered to prepare for the fierce global economic challenges through an u...
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CDB to provide more to region
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 The Caribbean Development Bank’s 36th annual meeting of its board of governors closed on May 20, with the participants resolving to streng...
National Literacy Crusade seeks assistance from business sector
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National Literacy Crusade seeks assistance from business sector
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 An appeal has been made to the business community, especially the banks and credit unions, to support the National Literacy Crusade (NLC). S...
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Consumer Price Index
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 APRIL 2006 The Consumer Price Index for the month for April 2006 increased by 0.2 percent over the previous month. The “All Items” Index...
FirstCaribbean Awards employees
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FirstCaribbean Awards employees
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May 26, 2006
Keisha Derrick, Aliethea Jackson and Jamila James have won FirstCaribbean’s First Quarter All-Star Player Awards for St Vincent and the Grenadines. ...
More Cement from Mexico
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More Cement from Mexico
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May 26, 2006
Officials of the Mexican Cement Company, CEMEX, committed on Monday to supply cement on a regular basis to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This commit...
Economics of Airport Development
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Economics of Airport Development
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May 26, 2006
by Dr. Rudy Matthias  26.MAY.06 The government has taken a decision to build a new international airport at Argyle, at a cost of about EC$500 million...
Customers rewarded at C&W Appreciation Day
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Customers rewarded at C&W Appreciation Day
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 Cable & Wireless hosted their customer appreciation day in conjunction with Vita Malt Plus from the St. Vincent Brewery Ltd. and Sprott Brot...
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Literacy programme launched at Sion Hill
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 The Literacy Faculty of Sion Hill Government School launched its literacy programme on Wednesday, May 24. The programme seeks to identify an...
‘Uncle Ernest’ still batting strong at  103
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‘Uncle Ernest’ still batting strong at 103
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May 26, 2006
Ernest "Uncle Ernest" OllivIerre is going to be 103 years old on May 30, and he is not planning on declaring his innings any time soon. The Paget Farm...
Delecia launches ‘To Swim With a Dolphin’
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Delecia launches ‘To Swim With a Dolphin’
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 "To Swim With a Dolphin" is the name of a book written by Kurt Delecia (most know him as Kurt Cordice), which was launched on May 20, 2006. ...
Ronica, Storm win art prizes
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Ronica, Storm win art prizes
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May 26, 2006
Two Vincentian students have been rewarded for their artistic skills. They are Ronica Daize, a 13-year-old Girls' High School student and eight-year-o...
Canadian professor warns region of changing climate
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Canadian professor warns region of changing climate
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May 26, 2006
A Canadian professor of environmental studies is warning policy makers in the Caribbean to seriously focus on the changing climate in the region and t...
Williams wins with Senvia
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Williams wins with Senvia
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May 26, 2006
26.MAY.06 Senvia Money Services with its Global Head Office in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, which transfers funds from Canada, United Kingdom, United ...
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New $1.6m police station at Biabou
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May 26, 2006
When you pass through the South Windward village of Biabou and you see a beautifully designed structure left of the playing field, don't think it's a ...
Local Government conference ends
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Local Government conference ends
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May 26, 2006
Local government will now be able to access European funding and work with Central Government in developing projects. This was announced at the closin...
Spiritual Baptists shake up Victoria Park
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Spiritual Baptists shake up Victoria Park
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May 26, 2006
Marching from the Peace Memorial Hall to the Victoria Park, Spiritual Baptist followers, with every step, were summoned to shake up and liberate thems...
Minister Walters blasts ‘The Da Vinci Code’
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Minister Walters blasts ‘The Da Vinci Code’
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May 26, 2006
Rebuking the movie "The Da Vinci Code" which will soon be in local theatres, Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs Selmon Walters is urging Vincentians t...
Mayreau trio rewarded for heroics
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Mayreau trio rewarded for heroics
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May 26, 2006
For their heroics, three members of the Mayreau Neighbourhood Watch were given a financial reward from the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police...
Girlfriend: Keno was my hand and foot
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Girlfriend: Keno was my hand and foot
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May 26, 2006
"I wish I had let him follow his mind," were the heart wrenching words of Daniella Williams when she spoke to SEARCHLIGHT last Tuesday 23, after she w...
Three in a row for GHS Young Leaders
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Three in a row for GHS Young Leaders
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May 26, 2006
They have done it again! The Girls' High School (GHS) has copped the RBBT Young Leaders Program title for the third time in succession. The girls repe...
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Skeritt to speak at OECS Credit Unions Summit
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May 19, 2006
President of the St. Vincent Co-operative Credit Union League, Reuben John, will lead a 35-member delegation from various divisions of the co-operativ...
Ministry of Education looking towards pre-school education
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Ministry of Education looking towards pre-school education
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May 19, 2006
The Ministry of Education is committed to the strengthening of the pre-schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and is working hard towards making un...
Teachers attend CSME workshop
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Teachers attend CSME workshop
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May 19, 2006
Teachers were on Tuesday, May 16, informed of the many challenges and opportunities that may present themselves with the implementation of the Caricom...
Heritage Club shows appreciation to teachers
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Heritage Club shows appreciation to teachers
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May 19, 2006
Teachers who had a hand in preparing students for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College's Heritage Club’s third annual Local History ...
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PM, Beache back from trip to Europe
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May 19, 2006
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves recently concluded a one-week visit to Europe where he headed a three-member delegation. The delegation included Mi...
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WHO scheduled to vote on Observer status for Taiwan
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May 19, 2006
Tackling the health worker shortage, strengthening pandemic preparedness and response, HIV/AIDS and polio eradication, are matters which have strong i...
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SVG gets $2 million for Cross Country Road
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May 19, 2006
If everything goes to plan, the final phase of the Cross Country Road will start January 2008. That's the projection by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsa...
ADPIU donates $731,833 to farmers
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ADPIU donates $731,833 to farmers
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May 19, 2006
The Agricultural Diversification Programme Implementation Unit (ADPIU) donated $731,833 to farmers and farming organisations last Monday at the Method...
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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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