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Palestinian Medical Mission providing health interventions in SVG

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June 2, 2023

A TEAM OF medical professionals from the State of Palestine are currently in St Vincent and the Grenadines to provide a number of health support servi...

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Students in Union Island engage in Digicel reading initiative

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June 2, 2023

Some 15 students were engaged in a recent reading initiative in which telecommunications provider Digicel, partnered with the Union Island Community G...

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District Stairs SVG Ltd welcomes new Sales Manager

Clare

May 31, 2023

District Stairs SVG Ltd is thrilled to welcome Ms. Shaneé Wickham as its new Sales Manager. She will play a pivotal role in driving the sales and reve...

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First ever ‘One Fest Canouan’ set for June 3 – 4 on Canouan

Clare

May 30, 2023

The first ever ‘One Fest Canouan’, which is conceptualised as a melting pot for the creative community of St Vincent and Grenadines, will take place o...

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UWI public health expert among winners of global team science ward

Christina

May 30, 2023

An interdisciplinary group of researchers who worked collaboratively to address cancer and health disparities in patient populations of African descen...

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Students in Union Island engage in Digicel reading initiative

Christina

May 30, 2023

Some 15 students were engaged in a recent reading initiative in which telecommunications provider Digicel, partnered with the Union Island Community G...

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Applications now open for interest-free loans under Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative

Christina

May 30, 2023

The Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative (EC Greenpreneurs) is making the second call for applications for its Accelerator Interest-Fre...

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The OECS releases documentary on fishing in SVG to mark International Day for Biological Diversity

Christina

May 30, 2023

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has released a video documentary on the progress and successes of the fishing industry in St Vince...

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The UWI Press launches App

Christina

May 30, 2023

The University of the West Indies Press (UWI Press), has announced the launch of its app which is available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App...

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World Paediatric Project completes its first scoliosis clinic for 2023

Christina

May 30, 2023

The World Paediatric Project (WPP) completed its first scoliosis clinic for this year on May, 14, at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital where a total o...

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1st National Bank upbeat following fruitful visit to SVG branch

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May 26, 2023

Top officials of Saint Lucia’s 1st National Bank St. Lucia Limited are very upbeat following their first official visit to the Bank’s Saint Vincent an...

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Caribbean Magazine Plus Poetry contest

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May 26, 2023

The Caribbean Magazine Plus (CMP) and Arawak Media is launching its 3rd annual poetry contest, 2023 and is endeavouring to double the number of partic...

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Caribbean Language teachers to get free training from Macmillan

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May 26, 2023

Macmillan Education Caribbean will roll out a new set of language webinars as part of their ‘Language Lab’ series during next week. The webinar series...

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Hairoun launches J’ouvert band – Paintopia

Clare

May 26, 2023

On Saturday May 13, we experienced the launch of the biggest, most colourful J’ouvert band to hit the streets of Kingstown. Paintopia the Glow edition...

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Students invited to enter essay competition

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May 23, 2023

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is inviting students to show their research and creative writing skills by participating in its annu...

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NWM and ECGC sign new Agreement

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May 23, 2023

The National Workers Movement (NWM) and the East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would see in...

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Ministers of Finance of CELAC discuss a common agenda in response to the global economic crisis

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May 23, 2023

Eighteen Ministers of Finance of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) have agreed to move forward to a common regional agenda ...

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Virtual party for official launch of 2023 Child Month

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May 19, 2023

It was an event full of laughs, messages of care and local talent when the Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation hosted the official launc...

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Today is World Family Doctor Day

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May 19, 2023

Submitted by Drs. Miriam Sheridan and Francesa Onu. Every year since 2010, on May, 19 the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) celebrates Worl...

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Airport Service Charge reverts to XCD $100

Christina

May 16, 2023

A memo from the Argyle International Airport (AIA), dated May 10, has advised about an amendment to the Airport Service Charge. The Airport Service Ch...

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VINSAVE gets appreciation award from SKYE

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May 16, 2023

The St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Save the Children Fund (VINSAVE) has received an appreciation award from the Skills for Youth Employment in th...

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CARILEC Convenes annual Leaders conference in the Dominican Republic

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May 16, 2023

Chief Executive Officers and leaders of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) will converge in the Dominican Republic for thei...

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Deputy Clerk of the House of Assembly dead

Clare

May 15, 2023

Sharon Nash, the Deputy Clerk of the House of Assembly has died. In a release, the Clerk of the House said Mrs Nash passed away on May 13 in Trinidad ...

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St Joseph’s Convent trio wins 2023 ECCB/RSS-ARU Songwriting Competition

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May 12, 2023

A three member team from the St Joseph’s Convent School, Kingstown, emerged in the number one position in a song competition organised by the Eastern ...

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Latin America and the Caribbean records world’s biggest drop in childhood vaccination over past decade

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May 12, 2023

In the last 10 years, Latin America and the Caribbean has gone from having one of the highest rates of childhood vaccination in the world to one of th...

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National Sports Council closes Playing Fields for restorative work

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May 12, 2023

The National Sports Council (NSC) has announced the closure of the Arnos Vale 1 & 2 Playing Fields, the Wilf Slack Nets as well as the Sion Hill and S...

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Police urge owners to collect livestock at Calliaqua

Christina

May 10, 2023

The general public is asked to note that several sheep and goats were recovered and are in the possession of the police at the Calliaqua Police Statio...

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Standard Caribbean Shippers make donation to the police

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May 9, 2023

The Public Relations and Complaints Department of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) were the recipients of a microwave and...

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COVID-19 is no longer a Global Health Emergency – WHO

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May 9, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern. However, health author...

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Former Speaker to be accorded Official Funeral on Union Island

Clare

May 5, 2023

Dennie Mc Carl James Wilson, former Senator and Speaker of the House of Assembly, who passed away on April 07, 2023, will be accorded an Official Fune...

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Declaration by CARICOM Heads of Government

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May 5, 2023

The following is the Declaration by CARICOM Heads of Government following their two day symposium on Crime and Violence held in Trinidad and Tobago: W...

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Insurance Association has new executive

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May 5, 2023

`The Insurance Association of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) elected a new executive at its annual general meeting on April, 26. A release from ...

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Over 1700 students to write 2023 CPEA Thursday and Friday

Clare

May 3, 2023

Grade six students from across St. Vincent and the Grenadines will take the final component of the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) on Thursda...

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World Press Freedom Day Statement – Media Institute of the Caribbean

Clare

May 3, 2023

Media Institute of the Caribbean WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY STATEMENT 3rd May 2023 Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all ...

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Education Minister’s message to commemorate Child Month 2023

Clare

May 2, 2023

As we observe Child Month, it’s that time of the year when we place extra special focus on our children, who, according to the United Nations, are per...

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Sion Hill man nabbed with unlicensed firearm and ammunition

Clare

May 2, 2023

Andy Charles, a 43-year-old resident of Walvaroo/ Sion Hill has been arrested and charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition. A r...

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Time to prioritise social justice – Director General ILO

Clare

May 2, 2023

by Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization May 1st is widely known as Labour Day, a day when we celebrate the ...

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St Vincent Brewery Ltd recognises World Safety Day with week of activities

Clare

May 1, 2023

World Day for Safety and Health at Work was celebrated on April 28 2023 and explored the theme of a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamen...

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Message for Labour Day 2023 by Hon. Saboto Caesar, Minister of Labour

Clare

May 1, 2023

On behalf of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, I wish to extend heartfelt greetings to all workers and recognized representative organ...

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Chateaubelair Post Office closed for one week

Clare

April 30, 2023

Residents of the Chateaubelair and surrounding communities are kindly asked to note that the Chateaubelair Post Office will be closed to the public fr...

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Second group wraps up Public Health Emergency training today

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April 28, 2023

Participants of the second cohort of the Public Health Emergency Response System Enhancement Project wrap up a five day training exercise today, April...

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CDC releases names of Junior Calypso/Soca Finalists

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April 25, 2023

The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) has released the names of the finalists for the 2023 Junior Calypso and Junior Soca Competitions scheduled ...

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Schools receive computers as parting gift from FirstCaribbean

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April 25, 2023

Several schools recently received much-needed computers for their students which would assist in research, learning and online access. This was a fina...