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Rainy start as SVG welcomes first call of 2022/23 cruise season (+video)
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Rainy start as SVG welcomes first call of 2022/23 cruise season (+video)
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November 4, 2022
It was a rainy start to the 2022/2023 cruise season but by all reports, vendors at the Cruise Ship terminal and taxi operators have high hopes about w...
Bacchus Design &  Construction receives Hon Henry Channon Award from SVG Embassy in Taiwan
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Bacchus Design & Construction receives Hon Henry Channon Award from SVG Embassy in Taiwan
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November 4, 2022
On October 27th, 2022 as St Vincent and the Grenadines celebrated its 43rd anniversary of Independence, the Embassy of St Vincent and the Grenadines i...
Library Caravan rolls across SVG
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Library Caravan rolls across SVG
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November 4, 2022
Over 2000 books are to be donated to branch libraries across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) from MacMillan Education Caribbean, in an effort to ...
Leacock against Vincentians  going back to wooden houses
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Leacock against Vincentians going back to wooden houses
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November 4, 2022
Vice President of the New Democratic Party (NDP), St Clair Leacock has expressed his personal rejection of the possibility of wooden houses being buil...
Air Canada resumes direct flights from Toronto to SVG from today
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Air Canada resumes direct flights from Toronto to SVG from today
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November 4, 2022
Air Canada is set to resume direct flights to the Argyle International Airport (AIA) from today, November 4. And, Deputy Prime Minister, Montgomery Da...
Appreciation ceremony held to mark National Parks Day (+ video)
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Appreciation ceremony held to mark National Parks Day (+ video)
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November 4, 2022
The first National Parks Day was celebrated on Monday October 31 with an appreciation ceremony held at the Amphitheatre of the Botanic Gardens. Direct...
Tourism stakeholders urged to re-license for the 2022/23 cruise season (+Video)
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Tourism stakeholders urged to re-license for the 2022/23 cruise season (+Video)
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November 4, 2022
Stakeholders within the Tourism Industry have been encouraged to get their businesses ‘Tourism Approved’ in time for the cruise season which opened on...
Parents of deceased teen ‘hurt’ by absence of information on outcome of the case
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Parents of deceased teen ‘hurt’ by absence of information on outcome of the case
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November 4, 2022
Grieving parents of a son who died in a vehicular accident are questioning why they were not given notice about the sentencing hearing of the man char...
Dehydrated Miss SVG Contestant mustered grit to finish the pageant
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Dehydrated Miss SVG Contestant mustered grit to finish the pageant
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November 4, 2022
Despite falling ill backstage, the determination of Tanique Swift allowed her to finish the Miss SVG Pageant last Saturday, October 29. The Royal Retu...
VINCYCARES  congratulates  Niesha Richards  on national award
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VINCYCARES congratulates Niesha Richards on national award
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November 4, 2022
The VincyCares Board of Directors has extended congratulations to Niesha Richards on receiving a three-year Bursary Award for academic excellence from...
Woman sees herself as “a broken crayon” after fire destroyed her home
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Woman sees herself as “a broken crayon” after fire destroyed her home
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November 4, 2022
A woman of Fountain whose home and its contents were destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon, November 1 sees herself as “a broken crayon”. Nicole Brow...
South Rivers Methodist School receives barrel of foodstuff from abroad
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South Rivers Methodist School receives barrel of foodstuff from abroad
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November 4, 2022
The Breakfast programme at the South Rivers Methodist School was recently given a boost, when a quantity of food items were donated to the school. The...
Urea from Venezuela to arrive in SVG next week
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Urea from Venezuela to arrive in SVG next week
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November 4, 2022
A large shipment of urea is expected to arrive in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) next Monday, November 7 and will assist with the fertilization o...
CW Prescod Primary hosts successful Science Fair
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CW Prescod Primary hosts successful Science Fair
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November 4, 2022
The first ever Science Fair planned and executed by the Science Committee of the CW Prescod Primary School, proved to an undertaking that surpassed ex...
Lighting of the Empire State Building brought tears to eyes of Vincentians – Consul General
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Lighting of the Empire State Building brought tears to eyes of Vincentians – Consul General
Clare 
November 4, 2022
When the lights on the Empire State Building were turned on, displaying the colours of the national flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the d...
Grave light-up tradition alive and well in St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Grave light-up tradition alive and well in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Clare 
November 4, 2022
Despite the inclement weather earlier this week, Vincentians journeyed to cemeteries and grave yards to observe All Saints Day and All Souls Day, comm...
P.H. Veira announces closure after 80 years in business
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P.H. Veira announces closure after 80 years in business
Christina 
November 3, 2022
One of the nation's oldest locally owned businesses, P.H, Veira & Co. Ltd. has announced its plans to close its doors. The notice was posted to the co...
Chester Cottage man found in his yard with gunshot wound
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Chester Cottage man found in his yard with gunshot wound
Christina 
November 2, 2022
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded its 34th homicide for the year with the recent shooting death of a Chester Cottage man. The deceased has b...
Auxiliary Police Constable Shorn Pompey to be laid to rest
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Auxiliary Police Constable Shorn Pompey to be laid to rest
Christina 
November 2, 2022
Members of the general public are hereby informed that the funeral service of the late, Shorn Keygon Pompey, former Auxiliary Police Constable, will t...
Miss SVG journey an emotional roller coaster – Jada Ross
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Miss SVG journey an emotional roller coaster – Jada Ross
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November 1, 2022
Miss SVG 2022, Jada Ross has expressed joy after winning the competition on Saturday night despite a difficult journey towards the crown. Ross describ...
Record arrivals of cruise visitors predicted for 2022-23 season (+Video)
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Record arrivals of cruise visitors predicted for 2022-23 season (+Video)
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November 1, 2022
A record number of passenger arrivals to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been projected for the 2022/23 cruise season. Minister of Tourism, Ca...
Prime  Minister Gonsalves  in Venezuela  to deal with  multiple issues
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Prime Minister Gonsalves in Venezuela to deal with multiple issues
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November 1, 2022
Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is currently in Venezuela meeting with representatives of the ALBA Bank and finalizing some initiatives and arrang...
Bill passed in Parliament to regulate all medical labs
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Bill passed in Parliament to regulate all medical labs
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November 1, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to many new medical laboratories in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), which remain unmonitored. This concern was ra...
Today is deadline for submission to UNICEF app competition
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Today is deadline for submission to UNICEF app competition
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November 1, 2022
Eligible residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have a few hours left to submit entries to an App competition that promotes psychosocial hea...
Police moving to new system for collection and use of  information on crime
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Police moving to new system for collection and use of information on crime
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November 1, 2022
St. Vincent and the Grenadines joins other Caribbean countries in embracing the “Citizen Security Data” approach to crime prevention called CariSECURE...
Regional Emergency Agency appoints Deputy Executive Director
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Regional Emergency Agency appoints Deputy Executive Director
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November 1, 2022
Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig appointed Deputy Executive Director of CDEMA Bridgetown, Barbados, October 31, 2022 (CDEMA) – Chair of the Management ...
NEMO to launch tsunami ready programme in Bequia on Wednesday
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NEMO to launch tsunami ready programme in Bequia on Wednesday
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November 1, 2022
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) will meet with residents of Bequia on Wednesday, November 2, to introduce the Bequia District Di...
SVG passes bill to better  respond to new telecoms issues
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SVG passes bill to better respond to new telecoms issues
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November 1, 2022
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is the second Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) member state to introduce new legislation gov...
New fuel subsidies now in effect
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New fuel subsidies now in effect
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November 1, 2022
The fuel subsidies announced by Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves have come into effect as of Monday, October 31. The reduced prices at the pump, am...
PM: Cabinet to discuss duty-free concessions for minibus operators
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PM: Cabinet to discuss duty-free concessions for minibus operators
Christina 
October 31, 2022
Government is discussing, at the level of Cabinet, to have duty-free concessions given to mini-bus operators who provide service specifically between ...
Vincentian journalist recognised in landmark publication on the black press in the UK
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Vincentian journalist recognised in landmark publication on the black press in the UK
Clare 
October 30, 2022
Vincentian journalist and communications expert Natricia Duncan has been recognised in a landmark Penguin Random House publication, which celebrates t...
Flash flood watch in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Flash flood watch in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Christina 
October 28, 2022
The St. Vincent and the Grenadine Meteorological Services has advised that a flash flood watch is in effect for the island until 6 am on Saturday, Oct...
Record number of scholarships awarded at schools Independence rally
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Record number of scholarships awarded at schools Independence rally
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October 28, 2022
Seventy-three academic awards with a total value of almost $20 million were presented to graduates of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community Coll...
Opposition Leader calls for National Health Insurance Programme
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Opposition Leader calls for National Health Insurance Programme
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October 28, 2022
Leader of the Opposition in the House of Parliament, Dr Godwin Friday has called for a National Health Insurance Programme to be put in place to help ...
Young Villa resident turns her love of baking into self-employment
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Young Villa resident turns her love of baking into self-employment
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October 28, 2022
While there is an increasing number of persons making a living by baking cakes and pastries and selling their products, one young baker is not daunted...
Friday wants Kingstown Town Board to treat  vendors with respect
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Friday wants Kingstown Town Board to treat vendors with respect
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October 28, 2022
Opposition Leader, Dr Godwin Friday is calling on officials at the Kingstown Town Board to hold consultations with vendors in the Vegetable Market. Fr...
Government providing free dialysis to patients
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Government providing free dialysis to patients
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October 28, 2022
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines SVG) is providing much needed financial relief to kidney patients by putting a waiver on fees for hemo...
Everything Vincy Expo 2022 wraps up today (+ video)
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Everything Vincy Expo 2022 wraps up today (+ video)
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October 28, 2022
More than 140 exhibitors are participating in the 2022 “Everything Vincy Expo” being held at the Geest Cargo Terminal-Expo Village in Kingstown. The e...
Barbadian MP on rape charge granted $10 000 bail
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Barbadian MP on rape charge granted $10 000 bail
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October 28, 2022
Former Deputy Speaker of the Barbados House of Assembly, Neil Rowe was arraigned [Monday]in the Oistins Court charged with having unlawful sexual inte...
GECCU holds  inaugural wellness retreat for its staff
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GECCU holds inaugural wellness retreat for its staff
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October 28, 2022
The General Employees Co-operative Credit Union (GECCU) held a staff wellness retreat for employees across all GECCU branches and service delivery sec...
PM hails Jaundy Martin as a distinguished Attorney General
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PM hails Jaundy Martin as a distinguished Attorney General
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October 28, 2022
Outgoing Attorney General, Jaundy Martin has been hailed as “a distinguished Attorney General of this country.” This comes from Prime Minister Dr Ralp...
PM to police: If you want a sit down job, join the Civil Service
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PM to police: If you want a sit down job, join the Civil Service
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October 28, 2022
Even as the Gonsalves-led administration is increasing the number of recruits into the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVPF), Prime...
OECS remembers Dwight  Hillocks’ contribution towards a cleaner environment
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OECS remembers Dwight Hillocks’ contribution towards a cleaner environment
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October 28, 2022
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has expressed condolences on the passing of Dwight Hillocks, Chief Executive Officer of All Island...
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Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
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Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
Christina 
July 7, 2025
With the Soca Monarch finals out of the way, all eyes and ears are turned towards Kingstown in anticipation for who will capture the 2025 Road March t...
Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been given a high grade for the strides made in education during its term in office, but is concer...
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
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Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Four contestants who will be competing in the Miss SVG show later this year, made an appearance at the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition on ...
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as  Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
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SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Vincentian lawyer, Mikhail Charles, has been appointed Honorary Legal Advisor for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at its High Commission in the Un...
Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
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Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc, (CED) has announced its upcoming Business Pitch Competition, where five dynamic entrepreneurs will compete ...

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