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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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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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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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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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May 19, 2006
The Agricultural Diversification Programme Implementation Unit (ADPIU) donated $731,833 to farmers and farming organisations last Monday at the Method...
Digicel names Mother’s Day winners
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May 19, 2006
Winners in Digicel's Mother's Day special were announced on Wednesday, 17 April at the main office in Kingstown. Persons who bought handsets during th...
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May 19, 2006
Schools all across St. Vincent have just one week to see that their surroundings are made to be environmentally friendly. The Environmental Health Ser...
Jackson wins $5,000 grand prize
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May 19, 2006
Frank Jackson has won the St Vincent and the Grenadines grand prize of EC$5,000 in FirstCaribbean's Loan Promotion Campaign. He was also winner of the...
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May 19, 2006
If Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves' concern about the fuel subsidy is anything to go by, another price increase may be imminent. In response to a q...
Large fines for illegal dumping
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May 19, 2006
The greatest enemy of the Solid Waste Management Unit seems to be the "don't care attitude" of the people who continually dump garbage throughout the ...
Playground gets Rotary Club facelift
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May 19, 2006
The children at the School for Children with Special Needs will soon have a refurbished playground at their disposal. The Rotary Club of St. Vincent a...
41 new Brownies in No. 13 Pack
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May 19, 2006
The Girl Guide Association of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is now several members stronger. Last Friday, Lorna DeBique, Commissioner for the Kingsto...
Big prizes for fans in Digicel Home Series
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May 19, 2006
As the Digicel Home Series 2006 gathers momentum across the region, Digicel is giving numerous opportunities for fans across the Caribbean to win grea...
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May 19, 2006
While preparations for 2006 Carnival gain momentum, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves will pursue a different agenda. In early June, he is expected t...
2 sign Memorandum of Understanding
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May 19, 2006
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Social Investment Fund (SVGSIF) and the National Fair Trade Oganization (NFTO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, o...
Kidame off to US for ulcer treatment
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May 19, 2006
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for 12-year-old Kidame Kingman of Calder. She was scheduled to undergo treatment for an ulcer in her stoma...
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May 19, 2006
Sixty students of the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School were taken to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital last Friday 12, after they suffered "co...
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May 19, 2006
Once you are on mainland St. Vincent today, May 19, Georgetown is the place to be. The Fisherman's Day Committee continues its month of activities wit...
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May 19, 2006
Minister of Education Girlyn Miguel is prepared to oppose any attempt to have condoms distributed in our nation's secondary schools. Minister Miguel, ...
Japan Day – a new feature at Fish Market
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May 19, 2006
Do you want to know about Japan's food, culture, and music? Check out Japan Day at the Kingstown Fish Market next Friday, May 26. The event is part of...
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 The flagship of the education revolution, the National Literacy Crusade, is gaining momentum. The latest strategic intervention by the crusa...
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 A new Executive has been elected to run the affairs of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Nurses’ Association for 2006/2007. At the 53rd A...
UNICEF donates equipment to youth
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 On Thursday, May 11, UNICEF handed over equipment totaling EC$22,200 to the Youth Affairs Department. The items include a flip board, a proj...
Charles family’s back with new theme
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 Dennis and Anita Charles announced on Monday that they will be visiting St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the month of June to plan for the ...
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 Students pursuing a vocational education in the upcoming school year will have the opportunity to study at the soon to be completed Kingstow...
Massive literacy rally in Mespo
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 Over one thousand people turned up at Mespo Bridge last Wednesday, May 10 for what was "declared" the biggest literacy rally since the start...
Lions focusing on growth for 2005-’06
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 In keeping with the Lions International President's focal point on growth in this Lionistic year 2005 - 2006, the Lions Club of Kingstown â€...
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Small Business Association has installed an interim committee headed by Samuel Thomas to begin putting st...
Donation for Timmy School
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 Last Wednesday morning, the Intermediate High School was the recipient of monetary donations from past students of the institution. Past stu...
VINSA at Cave Hill has new executive
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 The new executive of the Vincentian Students' Association (VINSA) at Cave Hill, officially introduced themselves to the Vincentian student b...
Young swimmers thrill at fundraiser
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May 19, 2006
19.MAY.06 Soroptimist International of SVG recently held a fundraising Garden party in aid of hosting the Caribbean Regional Conference in July 2007. ...
Strange illness hits Barrouallie
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May 19, 2006
The staff and pupils at the Barrouallie Anglican School have resorted to prayer in their quest to find answers to a mysterious illness that had befall...
Eustace: It was not a devastating loss
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May 19, 2006
While stating that his party accepted the "First past the post system," New Democratic Party President, Arnhim Eustace made it clear that he does not ...