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Scotland Yard to Return
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March 24, 2006
Scotland Yard detectives are expected to return to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in another week’s time. By that time, they would have examined som...
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March 24, 2006
Reverend Canon C. Leopold Friday, Bishop-Elect, will be consecrated tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. as the next Bishop of the Windward Islands. Canon Friday wi...
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March 24, 2006
The killing of Vincentian journalist Glenn Jackson is occupying the attention of at least one overseas diplomat. Duncan Taylor, British High Commissio...
Worker Shortage
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March 24, 2006
Persons sitting on blocks throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines and doing nothing have been urged once again to take up job opportunities here. Pr...
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March 24, 2006
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves believes the settlement that was reached between the St.Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority and the National ...
NWM, Port Workers call off Industrial Action
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March 24, 2006
The threat of industrial action at the St.Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority - the country’s only viable seaport of entry - by the National W...
Britain assists Cops with Crime Fighting
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March 24, 2006
The United Kingdom is playing its part in helping to ensure that its borders are kept safe from drugs and organised crime. And they are not leaving an...
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March 17, 2006
A team of Cuban experts has found a way to help this country cut its electricity cost by $10.26 million or US$3.8 million per year, equivalent to 4, 8...
Chatoyer Wreath-Laying
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March 17, 2006
This country's leader has called for the Annual Chatoyer Wreath-Laying ceremony to be given prominence and a status similar or superior to that of the...
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March 17, 2006
In February, Cable & Wireless launched a series of promotions dubbed “A Month of Love.” On Wednesday March 1st, 2006 Cable & Wireless announced Ma...
Fort Charlotte Hits 200 Mark
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March 17, 2006
By Kenara Woods To commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Fort Charlotte, the Ministry of Culture and the Heritage Month Committee held a grand ceremony...
Dr. King Heads Cancer Research
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March 17, 2006
Vincentian-born scientist Dr. Baldwin King, currently chemistry professor at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, is leading a research team search...
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March 17, 2006
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has decided to put together a Global Economic Advisory Council to put St.Vincent and the Grenadines on a path towar...
Malaysia’s PM to Pay Official Visit
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March 17, 2006
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Abdullah Bedawi, has agreed to pay an official visit to St.Vincent and the Grenadines. Prime Minister Dr.Ralph Gonsalves,...
PM Returns from Trip to East Asia
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March 17, 2006
A recent trip to Malaysia, Singapore and London by the leader of this country, Dr.Ralph Gonsalves, has been described as one of the most successful mi...
Media Scholarship in Honour of Jackson
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March 17, 2006
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has announced that a scholarship will be awarded in memory of slain Press Secretary and Personal Aide to the Prime ...
Youth Shot Dead
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March 17, 2006
By Hawkins Nanton Saturday, March 11 was supposed to be a very special day for Brenton “Quinne” McLean - that was the day he was celebrating his 2...
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March 10, 2006
The members of Leo Clubs St. Vincent and St. Vincent West will be hosting a Leo Convention to be held here on March 24th-26th, 2006. {{more}} Over 70 ...
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March 10, 2006
“Male Storming,” a working session organized and executed by the National Literacy Crusade, came off on the 28th February, 2006 with great success...
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March 10, 2006
Telecoms provider Cable & Wireless has announced the introduction of the ATIR system for Fixed Line residential customers. {{more}} The new system, wh...
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March 10, 2006
Representatives from Admissions and from the different Faculties of the University of the West Indies are in St. Vincent and the Grenadines today to p...
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March 10, 2006
The issue of HIV/AIDS will be the focus of three community-based groups thanks to funding from the PANCAP/Caricom Mini Grants Programme, with a donati...
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March 10, 2006
WINFA joined the rest of the international community on Wednesday in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). That day is celebrated all over th...
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March 10, 2006
Cabinet has recently endorsed the composition and membership of the Urban Development Task Force proposed by Urban Development Minister Hon. Rene Bapt...
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March 10, 2006
St. Paul's Anglican Calliaqua, along with St. John's Belair will host a week of mission services from Sunday March 19 to Sunday March 26. The preacher...
Ex-Servicemen Visited
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March 10, 2006
A charitable organisation in the United Kingdom, the Royal Ex-Services Commonwealth League, made a visit to these shores last Monday February 27, 2006...
Minister Browne: Liberty Lodge Unstable
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March 10, 2006
All is not well with the Liberty Lodge Training Centre. It is not that the children are out of control or that facilities are run down. It has to do w...
Youth Council Marks 40 Years
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March 10, 2006
This year the National Youth Council will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary and to kick off their milestone achievement they have planned a series...
ASDA Funds Project for Youth
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March 10, 2006
The National Fair Trade Committee (NFTC), ASDA Supermarket-Britain and WIBDECO are partnering to change the face of the Liberty Lodge Boys’ Training...
Flexcard Promotion Draw Ends
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March 10, 2006
The Sprotts Distributors/ Digicel Flexcard Promotion Draw has concluded. Four customers have been awarded attractive prizes. {{more}} Nekeisha Campbel...
Young Leaders Debate Goes to GHS
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March 10, 2006
Afeisha Daniel and Vadeesha John, both 14 -year-old fourth form students of the Girls’ High School, talked their way into winning the 2006 RBTT Youn...
New Library for Evesham
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March 10, 2006
One of this country’s leading accountants has made a timely donation to his Alma mater, the Evesham Methodist School. The gift is expected to develo...
Lawyers Express Disappointment
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March 10, 2006
Lawyers here are not happy with the treatment meted out to Family Court President Sharon Morris -Cummings. Their concerns were conveyed in a release s...
Ambassador Kato Bids Farewell
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March 10, 2006
H.E. Mr. Shigenobu Kato, Ambassador of Japan to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, paid a farewell visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, 7t...
Lawyer loses $5 Million Lawsuit Appeal
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March 10, 2006
Prominent lawyer, Othneil Sylvester QC will now have to defend himself in court after losing an appeal in which he failed to convince the Eastern Cari...
‘Burns’ Heads Workers’ Research Institute
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March 10, 2006
Joseph ‘Burns’ Bonadie, Veteran Trade Union Activist, has been appointed Coordinator/Director of the Workers’ Institute for Research and Educati...
Industrial action Looms at Port Authority
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March 10, 2006
If the management of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority does not respond favourably to the National Workers Movement (NWM) by today, Fr...