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Opposition MP appalled by the use of time in parliament
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Opposition MP appalled by the use of time in parliament
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April 1, 2022
Of the approximate 11 hours parliamentarians spent in the House of Assembly last Thursday,March 24 more than half the time was taken up by congratulat...
“FAO cannot be a renegade” says SVG’s agriculture minister
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“FAO cannot be a renegade” says SVG’s agriculture minister
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April 1, 2022
St Vincent and the Grenadines Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar made a call at the thirty-seventh Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture...
King tells students to take  inspiration from their heritage
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King tells students to take inspiration from their heritage
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April 1, 2022
Minister of Education, Curtis King has called on the students of the St. Vincent Grammar School, and by extension the citizens of St. Vincent and the ...
Calder Williams remembered as “a stalwart politician”
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Calder Williams remembered as “a stalwart politician”
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April 1, 2022
Calder Williams, the first candidate of the New Democratic Party (NDP) to win a seat on mainland St Vincent has died. Williams died at his home in the...
CXC to reduce volume of work required for SBAs
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CXC to reduce volume of work required for SBAs
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April 1, 2022
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), is providing a reduction of as much as 50 per cent on the volume of work required for School Based Assessment...
Over 661 non-attendance for CSEC subjects were recorded in exams last year – King
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Over 661 non-attendance for CSEC subjects were recorded in exams last year – King
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April 1, 2022
This country’s education minister, Curtis King says just over 661 non-attendance for CSEC subjects were recorded in the July/September examinations la...
SVG Red Cross implements Litter Police Project
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SVG Red Cross implements Litter Police Project
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April 1, 2022
The St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Red Cross Society is currently engaged in an Environmental Project, aimed at preventing the spread of mosquito...
Millions being spent on sea  defence, says PM
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Millions being spent on sea defence, says PM
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April 1, 2022
The Government is spending millions of dollars to protect St Vincent and the Grenadines from further coastal erosion, by putting sea defence barriers ...
Spain supports Volcanic Ash cleanup in SVG
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Spain supports Volcanic Ash cleanup in SVG
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April 1, 2022
The government of Spain has been providing support to this country’s volcano recovery efforts, and during the period February 28, to March 4, more tha...
Greater support needed for Agriculture, Minister Caesar tells Hemispheric meeting
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Greater support needed for Agriculture, Minister Caesar tells Hemispheric meeting
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March 29, 2022
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, Saboto Caesar has put forward the position that smaller states in the Americas need more support for agriculture. “There is a...
Opposition leader reacts to new charges against Kenson King
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Opposition leader reacts to new charges against Kenson King
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March 29, 2022
THE RECENT charges handed down to activist, Kenson King demonstrates a “colonial mentality” and “smacks of efforts to put political pressure” on him. ...
Women in craft hope for increased business from weekend exhibition
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Women in craft hope for increased business from weekend exhibition
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March 29, 2022
A number of talented, Vincentian craft women put their products on display over the weekend in the hopes of garnering some much needed exposure for th...
Impeded  access at Layou beach up for  review
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Impeded access at Layou beach up for review
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March 25, 2022
The environmental impact scoping report submitted for the proposed new jetty project in Layou concluded that there currently do not appear to be any i...
Flu keeps PM from attending Parliament
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Flu keeps PM from attending Parliament
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March 25, 2022
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves was visibly absent from yesterday’s sitting of Parliament, having called in sick with “a terrible flu”.  Gonsalves ...
Jetty will ‘humbug’ fishing, old folks bathing – Residents
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Jetty will ‘humbug’ fishing, old folks bathing – Residents
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March 25, 2022
Layou fishers say they will not be able to set their nets if a jetty is developed at Jackson Bay, Layou, and they are against the proposal to erect on...
NDP vice-president calls on public  to grade ULP on its 21 years in office
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NDP vice-president calls on public to grade ULP on its 21 years in office
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March 25, 2022
As the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) celebrates 21 years as the ruling administration in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) a senior member of the ...
Leacock wants more help for the elderly
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Leacock wants more help for the elderly
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March 25, 2022
Member of Parliament for Central Kingstown, major St Clair Leacock has expressed the view that much more needs to be done to assist the elderly in St ...
Artistes feel Soca and Calypso being killed by mediocrity
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Artistes feel Soca and Calypso being killed by mediocrity
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March 25, 2022
by Kirby Jackson If the Vincentian Soca and Calypso industry is to advance forcefully beyond these shores, mediocrity needs to be shunned and professi...
Woman complains of  disturbing phone messages; man taken into custody
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Woman complains of disturbing phone messages; man taken into custody
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March 25, 2022
A man of Redemption Sharpes was taken into custody earlier this week and is assisting the police with investigations into “disturbing messages” which ...
Some residents fear accidents on new Lauders road
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Some residents fear accidents on new Lauders road
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March 25, 2022
Work is currently underway on the Lowmans to Lauders main road, which has vehicle owners and residents breathing sighs of relief. However, the much im...
The new Covid variant, will it cause a new wave of infections?
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The new Covid variant, will it cause a new wave of infections?
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March 25, 2022
A new omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19, BA.2, is quickly becoming the predominant source of infections amid rising cases around th...
Fair Hall Government School –  fostering an inclusive environment
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Fair Hall Government School – fostering an inclusive environment
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March 25, 2022
For almost a decade, educators at the Fairhall Government School have committed time, energy and patience to fostering an inclusive environment at the...
SVG calls for fresh  initiatives to tackle Climate Change at OECS Assembly
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SVG calls for fresh initiatives to tackle Climate Change at OECS Assembly
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March 25, 2022
Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Carlos James has pointed to climate change as the greatest existential threa...
Mission Accomplished  Volunteer Organisation  looking to extend its reach
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Mission Accomplished Volunteer Organisation looking to extend its reach
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March 25, 2022
Roseann Reece is the president and founder of a non- governmental organisation which currently operates in Trinidad and Tobago But, the Trinidad born ...
The OECS observes World Water Day and International Day of Forests
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The OECS observes World Water Day and International Day of Forests
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March 25, 2022
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission was part of the observation of International Day of Forests and World Water Day this Ma...
McKies Hill man to pay compensation for pelting mangoes at 69-year-old farmer
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McKies Hill man to pay compensation for pelting mangoes at 69-year-old farmer
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March 22, 2022
A 36-YEAR-OLD farmer who pelted mangoes at a 69-year-old man will have to compensate him for the assault. Jeremy St Hilaire will have to find $500 by ...
Unions, lawyer make call to reinstate unvaccinated ‘front-line workers’
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Unions, lawyer make call to reinstate unvaccinated ‘front-line workers’
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March 22, 2022
ON THE heels of a measure of success at the High Court in their ongoing challenge to the government’s vaccination mandate, two unions and their lawyer...
Dauphine resident loses his home and its contents in weekend fire
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Dauphine resident loses his home and its contents in weekend fire
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March 22, 2022
A 42-YEAR-old resident of Dauphine is now displaced after his home and all its contents were destroyed in a blaze over the weekend. The incident is sa...
Bequia hotel opens conference facility
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Bequia hotel opens conference facility
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March 22, 2022
The Spring Hotel on Bequia earlier this month opened their conference facility that can accommodate from 20-150 people, a release from the hotel has s...
Agriculture Ministers discuss food security amidst war in Ukraine
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Agriculture Ministers discuss food security amidst war in Ukraine
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March 22, 2022
MINISTERS OF Agriculture of 34 countries in the Americas emphasized the importance of regional coordination and unity to strengthen agricultural produ...
Residents of North Central Windward in mourning again
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Residents of North Central Windward in mourning again
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March 18, 2022
LESS THAN a week after laying beloved Georgetown resident Stanley Richards to rest, the community of North Central Windward is once again in mourning ...
‘Our Garifuna heritage must be preserved and showcased’
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‘Our Garifuna heritage must be preserved and showcased’
Adib 
March 18, 2022
THERE IS A need for a long term training program to prepare Vincentian professionals in the fields of archaeology, history, anthropology and museum sc...
Artisan honours artisan with art work
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Artisan honours artisan with art work
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March 18, 2022
ON THE OCCASION of National Heroes Day, master craftsman, Roland “Scrapie” Dopwell has honoured another master artisan, Oxley “De Giddy” Lockhart, for...
Dr Friday urges prayer for peace in Ukraine
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Dr Friday urges prayer for peace in Ukraine
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March 18, 2022
OPPOSITION LEADER, Dr Godwin Friday on the occasion of this country’s National Heroes Day, has called on Vincentians to pray for peace in Ukraine and ...
Volcano alert level lowered from yellow to green
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Volcano alert level lowered from yellow to green
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March 18, 2022
THE Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on the advice of scientists from the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, ha...
The Garifuna language may soon be on schools’ curriculum
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The Garifuna language may soon be on schools’ curriculum
Adib 
March 18, 2022
“Kaba lanuga haruga, Wawan seru uba”. This phrase written in Garifuna translates to the first two lines in the chorus of the national anthem of St Vin...
Popular Vincy social media personality thanks Searchlight
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Popular Vincy social media personality thanks Searchlight
Adib 
March 18, 2022
COLLIN BUTLER, the Vincentian who is now taking social media by storm with his comedy and dramatic presentations “Skylarking with Collin” has publicly...
Rainforest Seafoods exports first shipment of conch from SVG
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Rainforest Seafoods exports first shipment of conch from SVG
Adib 
March 18, 2022
RAINFOREST SEAFOODS has made its first shipment of conch as it begins operations at its Calliaqua facility. The shipment, which filled a 20-foot conta...
Ollivierre highlights problems in the Southern Grenadines
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Ollivierre highlights problems in the Southern Grenadines
Adib 
March 18, 2022
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT for the Southern Grenadines, Terrance Ollivierre has made an impassioned plea for improved conditions in his constituency. Speaki...
Put dismissed teachers back in classroom – Southern Grenadines MP
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Put dismissed teachers back in classroom – Southern Grenadines MP
Adib 
March 18, 2022
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR the Southern Grenadines, Terrance Ollivierre wants government to “overturn” a decision which saw some teachers losing their j...
OAS approves US$100,000 to support CED Project
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OAS approves US$100,000 to support CED Project
Adib 
March 18, 2022
THE ORGANIZATION of American States (OAS), through its Development Co-operation Fund has approved a grant of US$100,000 to support the Centre for Ente...
Last member in the Eighth Army of Liberation administration dies in Canada
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Last member in the Eighth Army of Liberation administration dies in Canada
Adib 
March 18, 2022
THE LAST surviving member of the first Legislative Council of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), is being buried today in Canada where he died. “It ...
Buccament Government Gets Top Honours in Writing
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Buccament Government Gets Top Honours in Writing
Adib 
March 18, 2022
THE BUCCAMENT Government School has come out on top in the Grade Six Writing Competition hosted by the Ministry of Education and National Reconciliati...
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Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
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Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
Christina 
July 1, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased male (John Doe) who was found in...
PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
The education revolution introduced by the Ralph Gonsalves-led administration following the win of his Unity Labour Party (ULP), in the 2001 general e...
Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
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Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
One year ago today, on July 1, 2024, Hurricane Beryl, a category five hurricane, struck St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and nearby islands, leavin...
Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
Educators in St Vincent and the Grenadines are being urged to do away with the approach of having students just blindly follow instructions in the tea...
CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
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CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
Minister of Education, Curtis King, said the results of this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA)examination are inspirational. He told the...

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