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Finance Minister projects four sectors to drive economic growth in 2023
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Finance Minister projects four sectors to drive economic growth in 2023
Webmaster 
October 18, 2022
THE ECONOMY of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is projected to grow by five per cent in 2023. Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Informati...
PM promises scholarships to honour Clare Valley five, Rock Gutter seven
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PM promises scholarships to honour Clare Valley five, Rock Gutter seven
Clare 
October 16, 2022
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves says the Government will introduce two new university scholarships from next September in honour of the Rock Gutter ...
Clare Valley 5 being buried side-by-side at Chauncey cemetery (+ videos)
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Clare Valley 5 being buried side-by-side at Chauncey cemetery (+ videos)
Clare 
October 16, 2022
Crowds of people numbering in the hundreds have turned out today for the burial of the five Clare Valley men who perished in the Old Sandy Bay vehicul...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines contestant wins Miss Caribbean Teen US
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines contestant wins Miss Caribbean Teen US
Christina 
October 15, 2022
Jolie Curbin, has won the title of Miss Caribbean Teen US in the 22nd annual Miss Caribbean US pageant. The pageant was held last Sunday at the Martin...
Dr Alston ‘Becket’ Cyrus receives hero’s welcome in Layou
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Dr Alston ‘Becket’ Cyrus receives hero’s welcome in Layou
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October 14, 2022
The town of Layou took on a Carnival-like atmosphere last Monday as residents danced in the streets to welcome home one of their own, Dr Alston ‘Becke...
Almost 75 per cent of under-5 children in SVG have tooth decay problems- Dentist
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Almost 75 per cent of under-5 children in SVG have tooth decay problems- Dentist
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October 14, 2022
Between 65 to 70 per cent of children in St. Vincent and Grenadines (SVG), aged one to five, are showing significant signs of tooth decay, with many a...
Miss SVG Contestants exude confidence ahead of pageant (+Video)
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Miss SVG Contestants exude confidence ahead of pageant (+Video)
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October 14, 2022
The eight contestants in this month’s Miss SVG show held an interactive session with the media on Wednesday, October during which they shared what mot...
FLOW helps finance SVG’s Robotics Team to global competition in Switzerland
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FLOW helps finance SVG’s Robotics Team to global competition in Switzerland
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October 14, 2022
Leading telecommunications provider FLOW has donated $4,000 to the St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) robotics team to support them in their travels ...
Taiwan donates US$40 000 to  support Everything Vincy Expo 2022
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Taiwan donates US$40 000 to support Everything Vincy Expo 2022
Webmaster 
October 14, 2022
The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has provided financial support to Invest SVG for their hosting of the Everything Vincy Expo later thi...
VINLEC National  Science and Technology Fair set for November
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VINLEC National Science and Technology Fair set for November
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October 14, 2022
Organisers of the VINLEC National Science and Technology Fair are encouraging students and members of the public to be especially innovative and creat...
SVG removes Covid-19 Protocols for Upcoming Cruise Season
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SVG removes Covid-19 Protocols for Upcoming Cruise Season
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October 14, 2022
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has removed COVID-19 protocols for cruise passengers during the upcoming 2022/23 season. Minister of ...
Old Montrose man shot in his thigh by camouflaged assailant
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Old Montrose man shot in his thigh by camouflaged assailant
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October 14, 2022
The police are seeking the help of the public to obtain information which help their investigation into a shooting incident that left a 20 year old ma...
Ministry of Agriculture marks World Food Day today with exhibition at Park Hill
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Ministry of Agriculture marks World Food Day today with exhibition at Park Hill
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October 14, 2022
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will on Sunday October 16 observe World Food Day 2022 under the theme, “Leave No One Behind...
ECGC offloads largest ever shipment of grain to SVG
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ECGC offloads largest ever shipment of grain to SVG
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October 14, 2022
The East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) this week imported its largest ever shipment of grain. And a release from the Campden Park-based company ...
Additional houses at Colonaire drives need for improved drainage system
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Additional houses at Colonaire drives need for improved drainage system
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October 14, 2022
The drainage system in Colonarie has to be redesigned to accommodate a heavier flow of rain water from roof tops now that more houses have been built ...
‘Ole George’ ready for  walk-off against Lava Man
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‘Ole George’ ready for walk-off against Lava Man
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October 14, 2022
A walking showdown between Earl ‘Ole George’ Daniel and Desron ‘Lava Man’ Rodriguez is expected to be one for the history books as they attempt to out...
Clare Valley prepares to lay its sons from Sandy Bay accident to rest this weekend
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Clare Valley prepares to lay its sons from Sandy Bay accident to rest this weekend
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October 14, 2022
The five men who lost their lives in an accident at Old Sandy Bay on September 11, will be laid to rest this Sunday, October 16 at Chauncey. The decea...
Ministry of Health to publish Covid-19 updates weekly
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Ministry of Health to publish Covid-19 updates weekly
Christina 
October 13, 2022
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment, has announced the discontinuation of the daily publication of the COVID-19 statistics dashboard...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines removes Covid-19 protocols for upcoming cruise season
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines removes Covid-19 protocols for upcoming cruise season
Christina 
October 13, 2022
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has announced the removal of covid-19 protocols for cruise passengers during the upcoming 2022/23 sea...
St. Kitts and Nevis PM congratulates Taiwan on its 111th National Day
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St. Kitts and Nevis PM congratulates Taiwan on its 111th National Day
Christina 
October 11, 2022
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Rep...
Farmers lose up to $10,000 from excessive rainfall
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Farmers lose up to $10,000 from excessive rainfall
Christina 
October 11, 2022
Heavy rainfall from an active hurricane season has spelled bad news for some farmers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines resulting in crop losses, unemp...
Ministry of Culture, CDC, stakeholder groups honour Dr Cyrus
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Ministry of Culture, CDC, stakeholder groups honour Dr Cyrus
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October 11, 2022
Congratulatory messages were overflowing from representatives of the Ministry of Culture, the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) and other stakeho...
Gonsalves describes criticism of his visit with King Charles as ‘loose talk’
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Gonsalves describes criticism of his visit with King Charles as ‘loose talk’
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October 11, 2022
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has hit back at a member of the Opposition for comments made about his visit to Balmoral Castle, Scotland, to meet ...
Owia accident survivor wants compensation for his injuries
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Owia accident survivor wants compensation for his injuries
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October 11, 2022
A resident of Owia who was involved in a vehicular accident in May this year said he is still waiting and hoping for some form of compensation. Lemoth...
PM silent on details of US/ Venezuela prisoner swap
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PM silent on details of US/ Venezuela prisoner swap
Webmaster 
October 11, 2022
PRIME MINISTER Dr Ralph Gonsalves is remaining silent on any details of a reported exchange of American and Venezuelan prisoners on Vincentian soil. T...
Vincentian in Florida drove through dark, heavy showers to escape Hurricane Ian
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Vincentian in Florida drove through dark, heavy showers to escape Hurricane Ian
Webmaster 
October 11, 2022
THE CONSTANT PING of tornado alerts on her mobile phone, trying to calm three small children, and high winds threatening to overturn their vehicle. Th...
National Senior netball team aims to give SVG Independence gift by qualifying for World Tourney
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National Senior netball team aims to give SVG Independence gift by qualifying for World Tourney
Webmaster 
October 11, 2022
THE STVINCENT and the Grenadines National Female senior netball team is aiming to qualify for the Netball World Cup in South Africa, thereby giving St...
NDP chooses new cadre of young women to head its Women’s Arm
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NDP chooses new cadre of young women to head its Women’s Arm
Webmaster 
October 11, 2022
THE NEW DEMOCRATIC Party (NDP) Women’s Arm has ushered in a new bunch of fresh talent to head that arm of the party. The new executive headed by lawye...
Russia offers more scholarships to SVG
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Russia offers more scholarships to SVG
Webmaster 
October 11, 2022
MORE UNIVERSITY scholarships will be available to Vincentians who want to study in Russia. This was one of the topics discussed during a recent bilate...
Taiwan expanding its areas of support in SVG
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Taiwan expanding its areas of support in SVG
Webmaster 
October 11, 2022
THE TAIWAN Technical Mission, which originally offered assistance to farmers in St Vincent and the Grenadines, is now expanding its areas of assistanc...
Caribbean leaders urged to prioritize youth mental health
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Caribbean leaders urged to prioritize youth mental health
Christina 
October 8, 2022
The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) is calling on regional leaders to prioritize youth mental health in light of the concerning trends affecting thi...
Principal told to ‘mind her business’ over student’s poor attendance at school
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Principal told to ‘mind her business’ over student’s poor attendance at school
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
PRINCIPAL OF THE Sandy Bay Government School, Hepcie Roberts received a stern warning recently when she made an intervention on behalf of one of her p...
Kingstown Credit Union blazes the trail in Solar Energy Provision
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Kingstown Credit Union blazes the trail in Solar Energy Provision
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
A LOCAL credit union, which recently launched a $700,000 solar panel system, has been described as a trailblazer in the thrust for greater use of rene...
Deputy PM to speak with Ministry of Education about child who was put off a school bus
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Deputy PM to speak with Ministry of Education about child who was put off a school bus
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
DEPUTY PRIME Minister, Montgomery Daniel has undertaken to speak with the Ministry of Education on a matter in which a child was reportedly “put off” ...
UK court to hear plea of Vincentians charged with murder in December
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UK court to hear plea of Vincentians charged with murder in December
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
COME DECEMBER, Vincentians Chelsea Grant and Xyaire Howard, will enter a plea in a United Kingdom (UK) court for charges of murder, theft and fraud. T...
Pension reform critical to National Insurance Services survival – PM
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Pension reform critical to National Insurance Services survival – PM
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
PENSION REFORM is on the list of critical issues to be addressed by the Ralph Gonsalves administration if the National Insurance Services (NIS) is to ...
Twelve member delegation travels to Grenada for Regional Security System 40th anniversary celebration
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Twelve member delegation travels to Grenada for Regional Security System 40th anniversary celebration
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
COMMISSIONER OF Police, Colin John will lead a 12 member delegation to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Regional Security System (RSS) in Grena...
Invest SVG preparing for Everything Vincy Expo 2022
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Invest SVG preparing for Everything Vincy Expo 2022
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
PLANS ARE already underway to host the Everything Vincy Expo 2022 at the Geest Shed Terminal. The event will showcase five days of Vincentian business...
Indians celebrate Heritage Day today
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Indians celebrate Heritage Day today
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
INDIANS IN St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are today, October 7 marking Indian Heritage Day. And as part of their package of activities will prese...
CW Prescod Primary tops in Dental Health Quiz
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CW Prescod Primary tops in Dental Health Quiz
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
THE CW PRESCOD Primary School, represented by J’naiyahYearwood and Judah Abbott emerged the winner of a dental quiz hosted by the Dental Services Depa...
Community College Lecturer exposes his students to real life court proceedings
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Community College Lecturer exposes his students to real life court proceedings
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
LAWYER AND LECTURER at the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC), Adrian Odle is exposing his law students to court proceedings so t...
Sandy Bay Primary School gives thanks as they celebrate 20 years of excellence
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Sandy Bay Primary School gives thanks as they celebrate 20 years of excellence
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
THE SANDY Government School celebrated it’s 20th anniversary with a thanksgiving service on the school’s compound on Monday, October 3. However, prior...
More than $8 million already paid to Volcano affected residents in red and orange zones
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More than $8 million already paid to Volcano affected residents in red and orange zones
Webmaster 
October 7, 2022
More than eight million dollars have already been distributed as income support to persons from the volcanic red and orange zones. Speaking on NBC Rad...
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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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