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Cable & Wireless roams with eTopUp
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March 3, 2006
Across 12 countries in the Caribbean, Cable & Wireless pre-paid bmobile customers can now top-up whilst roaming, just like they do at home. This annou...
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Sir Loius: Speak English language properly
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March 3, 2006
Deputy Prime Minister Sir Louis Straker has called on Vincentians to speak the English Language properly. Straker said this is crucial for others to u...
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Banana farmers may have new market soon
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March 3, 2006
Banana farmers would soon have an alternative company to which they can sell their bananas. This was disclosed by Montgomery Daniel, Minister of Agric...
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Banana farmers owe Association $14 million
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March 3, 2006
While the Banana Growers Association (BGA) has a long-term debt of $9 million, some farmers are still owing that institution $14 million. {{more}} Cec...
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Bridging gap across the world
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March 3, 2006
Imagine traveling almost half way around the world and establishing contact with a group of what you might call disadvantaged youngsters. That's the c...
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Liberty Lodge Youth president calls for help
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March 3, 2006
Jude Glasgow is president of the Liberty Lodge Young Leaders. He is appealing for the help of fellow Vincentians and indeed citizens from throughout t...
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Haitian refugees given work permits
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March 3, 2006
Two female Haitian refugees living in St.Vincent and the Grenadines are said to be leading normal lives after being here for a year. {{more}} Reliable...
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No agreement yet in Texaco talks
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March 3, 2006
TEXACO and Government officials met at the bargaining table again on Tuesday, February 28 and though the meeting was productive, they did not come to ...
Minister examines new strategy for agriculture
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Minister examines new strategy for agriculture
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March 3, 2006
Despite the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, the contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from Agriculture did not increase in 2005, bu...
PAWI to host two-week church planting crusade
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PAWI to host two-week church planting crusade
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March 3, 2006
The St Vincent district of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies (PAWI) will be hosting a two-week "Church Planting” Crusade in the Belle Vu...
Plans already in place for Lonnie
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Plans already in place for Lonnie
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March 3, 2006
A benefit concert was held last Friday to raise funds to assist injured student Lonnie Robinson of Peniston, but hours prior to the staging of the con...
Vincentians honoured by Faith Word Ministries
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Vincentians honoured by Faith Word Ministries
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March 3, 2006
Several of the nation's leading professionals were recognized by the Faith Word Ministries for their contribution to the society last Sunday afternoon...
Poll to decide Port union Friday
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Poll to decide Port union Friday
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March 3, 2006
The industrial tide at the Kingstown Port seems to be turning somewhat. A poll is expected to be held today Friday March 3. That will determine which ...
Buccama farmers will be treated fairly –PM
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Buccama farmers will be treated fairly –PM
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March 3, 2006
Parliament was told by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves that there are some persons who for partisan political purposes may wish to stir up trouble ...
New Varieties of Cassava to meet Local Demand
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New Varieties of Cassava to meet Local Demand
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March 3, 2006
Farmers will now have over 25 different varieties of cassava plants to meet the demand by local cassava processors here. This will be facilitated thro...
Protocol Awareness Seminars for Public Officers
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Protocol Awareness Seminars for Public Officers
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March 3, 2006
Officers within the various ministries and departments of the government service have been engaged in a series of protocol awareness seminars since th...
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Seven Police Officers Mark 25 Years
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March 3, 2006
Seven Police Officers are celebrating 25 years enlistment in the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force on Tuesday. The group which receive...
Grammar School hosts Career Day
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Grammar School hosts Career Day
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March 3, 2006
The St. Vincent Grammar School RBTT Young Leaders 2005-2006 (SVGSRYL 2005-2006) Career Day took place at the Kingstown Methodist Church Hall, Last Mon...
LIAT Pilots Sickout Disrupts Air Travel
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LIAT Pilots Sickout Disrupts Air Travel
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March 3, 2006
A sickout by LIAT's pilots early Wednesday morning left several of its passengers stranded at the E.T Joshua airport. Some passengers who traffic good...
Island Roam winner heads for Trinidad
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Island Roam winner heads for Trinidad
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March 3, 2006
Simone McDonald of Stubbs, the winner of the third league of the 'Take You to Da Music' Island Roam promotion hosted by Cable & Wireless in collaborat...
National Heroes and Heritage Month Special – March 2006 Culture Minister: Remember Chatoyer
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National Heroes and Heritage Month Special – March 2006 Culture Minister: Remember Chatoyer
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March 3, 2006
As celebrations marking Heritage Month take place during the month of March, a strong call has been made by Minister of Culture Rene` Baptiste for Vin...
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Girls’ High School cops trophy for Top Results
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March 3, 2006
Speaking with the Searchlight Newspaper, Candida also acknowledged the help of God and support of teachers, friends and family. The Mesopotamia reside...
North Union Secondary Launches Young Leaders
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North Union Secondary Launches Young Leaders
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March 3, 2006
The Young Leaders of the North Union Secondary School launched their project on February 24, 2006 at the school. The Guest Speaker was lawyer and Sear...
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No agreement yet in Texaco talks
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March 2, 2006
TEXACO and Government officials met at the bargaining table again on Tuesday, February 28 and though the meeting was productive, they did not come to ...
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Breaking new ground
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February 24, 2006
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard broke new ground on 17th February 2006 when 11 recruits graduated from the first RSS Basic Seamanship C...
Highly Strung Quartet, Anthony thrill Vincentians
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Highly Strung Quartet, Anthony thrill Vincentians
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February 24, 2006
The Highly Strung Quartet from the UK completed the first week of their 12-day tour of St. Vincent and the Grenadines with high praise for their perfo...
Education supplies for prison
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Education supplies for prison
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February 24, 2006
The literacy program at Her Majesty's Prison now has more supplies to aid in the education of inmates. Last Thursday a quantity of stationery was dona...
McDonald heads SVG Family Court
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McDonald heads SVG Family Court
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February 24, 2006
Coleen McDonald was called to the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Bar, October 17, 1997. Last Tuesday February 21, she secured another elevation. She w...
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Dr. Gonsalves to meet Cane Grove farmers
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February 24, 2006
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has agreed to meet the Cane Grove Farmers’ Group in the community to discuss the proposed hotel development in th...
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Workshop on Damage and Needs Assessment
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February 24, 2006
A two -day consultation on Damage and Needs Assessment (DANA) commenced on Tuesday at the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Conference Room....
CARICOM Heads on banana issue
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CARICOM Heads on banana issue
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February 24, 2006
by Renwick Rose - Co-ordinator of WINFA Bananas were one of the key issues discussed by CARICOM Heads of Government at the recent 17th Inter-sessional...
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Dr. Gonsalves says NDP in leadership quandary
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February 24, 2006
There is only one live political issue in St.Vincent and the Grenadines today, says Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves. This, he said, has to do with ...
PM plans to keep NDP in Opposition
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PM plans to keep NDP in Opposition
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February 24, 2006
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said publicly on Sunday he is putting everything in place to guarantee he does not spend any of the remainder of hi...
ULP aiming to go full term
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ULP aiming to go full term
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February 24, 2006
With great optimism Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves told Unity Labour Party (ULP) supporters on Sunday the party will go the full five years in thi...
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SVG hosting Haitian refugees
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February 24, 2006
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is hosting two Haitian refugees. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves disclosed this on Sunday, at the Unity Labour Party...
ULP elected MPs told perform or be replaced
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ULP elected MPs told perform or be replaced
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February 24, 2006
The elected members of the Unity Labour Party (ULP) will be replaced if they do not perform. This warning came from Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves...
Barbados Labour Party shows support for ULP
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Barbados Labour Party shows support for ULP
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February 24, 2006
Top ranking members of the governing Barbados Labour Party (BLP) have pledged the party’s continued support for the Unity Labour Party (ULP). “We ...
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Business Rendezvous – Improve your business communication skills
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February 24, 2006
Entrepreneurs and business persons often downplay the importance of effective communication to the success of their businesses. While it is true that ...
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Public wages too high
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February 24, 2006
An economist employed at the regional brokerage firm Caribbean Money Market Brokers Limited (CMMB) is paying close attention to the public sector wage...
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Digicel takes its Caring Connections over Dry River
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February 24, 2006
Since their launch in August of 2004, Digicel's Caring Connections has expanded by leaps and bounds. The telecommunications powerhouse has implemented...
Vincentians urged to invest in securities market
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Vincentians urged to invest in securities market
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February 24, 2006
A delegation from the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Finance along with representatives from ABI Bank Ltd and the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchan...
Oil prices will continue to rise
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Oil prices will continue to rise
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February 24, 2006
We have to start thinking about living with high oil prices. That’s the advice coming from the Caribbean Money Market Broker’s (CMMB) Chief Econom...
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Consumer Price index
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February 24, 2006
January 2006 There was an increase of 0.7 percent in the Consumer Price Index during the month of January 2006. In contrast, during the same period fo...
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Minors threaten the survival of Bagga Fish Fest – organisers
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Minors threaten the survival of Bagga Fish Fest – organisers
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May 9, 2025
The last thing that the Bagga Fish Fest Committee wants to do is shut down the event, but with the disturbing number of children who are present at Fi...
CARPHA zeroes in on Mental Health
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CARPHA zeroes in on Mental Health
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May 9, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has brought attention to what has been described as “an urgent but often overlooked challenge of our time”...
Lodge Village mother faces two-year jail time for theft
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Lodge Village mother faces two-year jail time for theft
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May 9, 2025
A Lodge Village mother of three, who is well known at several Massy Stores as a thief, may face up to two years in prison after she was caught again, ...
Officer Charged in Traffic Violation Case
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Officer Charged in Traffic Violation Case
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May 9, 2025
A police officer, alleged to have aided and abetted a civilian to break traffic regulations, has been charged, and will appear in court on May 12,2025...
Park Hill farmer pleads guilty to handling stolen ginger
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Park Hill farmer pleads guilty to handling stolen ginger
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May 9, 2025
A 45-year-old farmer of Park Hill, who pleaded guilty to a charge of handling stolen goods was fined, bonded, and ordered to make restitution when he ...

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