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Tourism Ministry awards content creators
Webmaster 
April 21, 2023
An award ceremony for participants in a content creators workshop hosted by the Ministry of Tourism was held on Monday, April 17 at the conference roo...
Sixteen receive Instrument to function as Commissioned  Officers in the SVG Cadet Corps
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Sixteen receive Instrument to function as Commissioned Officers in the SVG Cadet Corps
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April 21, 2023
Sixteen officers took the oath of allegiance and received the Governor General’s Commission instrument to function as Commissioned Officers in the St ...
SVG Community College equips lecturers in online teaching
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SVG Community College equips lecturers in online teaching
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April 21, 2023
More than 30 lecturers at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) are now better equipped in the delivery of online teaching, hav...
Increase in fuel surcharge rate on April bills – VINLEC
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Increase in fuel surcharge rate on April bills – VINLEC
Christina 
April 19, 2023
St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC) wishes to advise  customers of an increase in the Fuel Surcharge rate applicable on bills for April ...
Vincymas to be launched May 6 with a full day of activities
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Vincymas to be launched May 6 with a full day of activities
Clare 
April 19, 2023
Vincymas 2023 will be launched on  Saturday May 6 at the Victoria Park. The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) in a release issued on April 19 sai...
Vincentians having “issues” while buying second-hand Japanese vehicles – Ministry
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Vincentians having “issues” while buying second-hand Japanese vehicles – Ministry
Clare 
April 19, 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it has noted an "upsurge in issues" faced by local Vincentians when purchasing second-hand vehi...
Barrouallie residents invited to volcano Town Hall meeting
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Barrouallie residents invited to volcano Town Hall meeting
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April 18, 2023
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) is convening a Town Hall meeting today, April 18, in commemoration of the second anniversary of ...
Women business owners invited to sign onto economic empowerment project
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Women business owners invited to sign onto economic empowerment project
Webmaster 
April 18, 2023
Business women across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), are being invited to join the ‘Economically Empowered Women for Equitable and Resilient Soc...
Commonwealth finance ministers call for global financial systemic reform
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Commonwealth finance ministers call for global financial systemic reform
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April 18, 2023
Finance ministers from various Commonwealth countries have called for a systemic reform of the global financial architecture to enhance access to deve...
CDB Governor advocates for regional tools to build resilience and combat Climate Change
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CDB Governor advocates for regional tools to build resilience and combat Climate Change
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April 18, 2023
Governor of the Caribbean Development Development Bank (CDB), St Vincent and the Grenadines Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves, has pointed to the...
Police investigating shooting death of 47-year-old at Queen’s Drive
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Police investigating shooting death of 47-year-old at Queen’s Drive
Clare 
April 17, 2023
Police are investigating a shooting incident that has resulted in the death of  Michael Richards, a 47-year-old businessman of Ottley Hall, which occu...
Technical College students donate fruit baskets to residents at the Thompson Home
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Technical College students donate fruit baskets to residents at the Thompson Home
Webmaster 
April 14, 2023
Residents at the Thompson Home located at Richmond Hill, in Kingstown received a gift of fruits last week Friday, April 7 from a group of college stud...
NTRC donates 20 desktop computers to the NCTI
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NTRC donates 20 desktop computers to the NCTI
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April 14, 2023
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), has presented 20 Lenovo desktop computers to the National Centre Of Technological Innova...
Taiwan to invest US$3 million in higher education in SVG over three years
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Taiwan to invest US$3 million in higher education in SVG over three years
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April 14, 2023
The Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan is investing US$1 million dollars per year for the next three years in tertiary education and traini...
“Big Brother” mentorship programme launched at Liberty Lodge Training Centre
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“Big Brother” mentorship programme launched at Liberty Lodge Training Centre
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April 14, 2023
The Liberty Lodge Boys Training Centre has launched a ‘Big Brother’ mentorship programme where 11 persons are taking on the responsibility of providin...
Project launched to reduce rodent population in Kingstown
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Project launched to reduce rodent population in Kingstown
Clare 
April 12, 2023
The Vector Control Unit within the Public Health Department is embarking on a project to reduce the rodent population in Kingstown. The Unit is curren...
Farmers in Richmond area to receive support, including lands for agriculture
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Farmers in Richmond area to receive support, including lands for agriculture
Clare 
April 12, 2023
The area of Top Hill, Richmond is expected to join other notable communities as a significant player in this country’s agriculture sector. This was an...
Shooting at Pole Yard leaves one dead
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Shooting at Pole Yard leaves one dead
Christina 
April 11, 2023
Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a shooting at Pole Yard in Arnos Vale that occurred on Monday, April 10, 202...
Twenty-one youth heroes recognised by NDP Young Democrats
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Twenty-one youth heroes recognised by NDP Young Democrats
Clare 
April 9, 2023
The Young Democrats, the youth arm of the New Democratic Party (NDP), has honoured 21 Vincentian youth, declaring them “youth heroes” for their outsta...
Home gardeners receiving help with their garden plots
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Home gardeners receiving help with their garden plots
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April 6, 2023
The Rural Transformation Unit within the Ministry of Agriculture is currently conducting an assessment of plots for applicants of a project to enhance...
SVG donates to Art Museum of the Americas
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SVG donates to Art Museum of the Americas
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April 6, 2023
The Mission of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to the Organization of American States (OAS) has donated a painting by artist Calvert Jones to the ...
Four NDP officials  complete course  in Parliamentary  Governance from  Canadian University
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Four NDP officials complete course in Parliamentary Governance from Canadian University
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April 6, 2023
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has extended congratulations to several of its members for being awarded the Professional Development Certificate in Pa...
2023 Housing and Population Census to start June 15
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2023 Housing and Population Census to start June 15
Christina 
April 4, 2023
Vincentians are being urged to participate fully in the 2023 Housing and Population Census. Census Day is June 15 and the slogan for the Census exerci...
Kimya Glasgow to launch Spring/Summer collection in April
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Kimya Glasgow to launch Spring/Summer collection in April
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March 31, 2023
Fashion designer, Kimya Glasgow will launch her Spring/Summer collection- ‘Passion Caraibe’ at a gala function at Firefly Estate, Bequia on Saturday, ...
Traffic officers and Government drivers get recognition
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Traffic officers and Government drivers get recognition
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March 31, 2023
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVFGPF) honoured a number of its officers and government drivers in a ceremony held last week F...
Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 now open
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Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 now open
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March 31, 2023
To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Programme, Commonwealth Heads of Government declared 2023 a year dedicated to youth-led action ...
Taiwan donates $240,000 thousand worth of medical equipment to SVG
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Taiwan donates $240,000 thousand worth of medical equipment to SVG
Webmaster 
March 31, 2023
A number of health facilities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will benefit from a donation of Emergency Response Equipment from the Republ...
Digicel Celebrates 20 Years in SVG
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Digicel Celebrates 20 Years in SVG
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March 28, 2023
Telecommunications company, Digicel is this month celebrating 20 years of operations in St.Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). And the company said in a...
Ex-LIAT workers in Barbados to get $75,000 in cash
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Ex-LIAT workers in Barbados to get $75,000 in cash
Webmaster 
March 28, 2023
The Government of Barbados will be honouring its commitment to about 89 former LIAT workers, paying almost $10 million in cash and bonds in severance....
OECS to host May 15-17 virtual Trade Exposition
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OECS to host May 15-17 virtual Trade Exposition
Webmaster 
March 24, 2023
The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), will convene its first Virtual Trade Exposition from May 15-17 as a means of pr...
Vincentian entrepreneur in Canada launches publishing company and second book
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Vincentian entrepreneur in Canada launches publishing company and second book
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March 24, 2023
Canadian resident and entrepreneur, Vincentian Clairon Haynes officially launched her company ‘Clairon Haynes Productions’ and her second book at an i...
Commonwealth Secretary-General launches redesigned website for Commonwealth Youth Networks
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Commonwealth Secretary-General launches redesigned website for Commonwealth Youth Networks
Clare 
March 21, 2023
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC, has launched a new website, YourCommonwealth.org, for young leaders to collaborate, prom...
Vincentian receives award from Garifuna Int’l Indigenous Film Festival
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Vincentian receives award from Garifuna Int’l Indigenous Film Festival
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March 21, 2023
Akley Olton from St Vincent and the Grenadines is the recipient of the Ambassadors Awards for Film and Culture from the Garifuna International Indigen...
Caribbean leaders to participate in Blue Justice Conference
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Caribbean leaders to participate in Blue Justice Conference
Webmaster 
March 21, 2023
In the wake of the historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters - and on the side lines of the United Nations Water Co...
API, Police team up to launch Crime Prevention campaign
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API, Police team up to launch Crime Prevention campaign
Webmaster 
March 21, 2023
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has partnered with the Agency for Public Information (API) to launch a media campaign d...
New PAHO study highlights drivers behind suicide in the Americas
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New PAHO study highlights drivers behind suicide in the Americas
Webmaster 
March 21, 2023
A new study by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and partners published on February 23, 2023 in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas highli...
Early Childhood Centres get books, supplies from Florida University
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Early Childhood Centres get books, supplies from Florida University
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
A quantity of books and other supplies, including educational toys, was donated to some institutions on mainland St Vincent that are involved in Early...
Three emerge winners  from last cohort of Women’s Empowerment Project
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Three emerge winners from last cohort of Women’s Empowerment Project
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
Three entrepreneurs, Glendris Holder-Caine (Leb’elle Foot and Nail Care), Affisha Clarke (Teric’s Poultry and Meats) and Noddie Snagg (Casa de Snagg) ...
SVG police to help maintain law and order in St Lucia
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SVG police to help maintain law and order in St Lucia
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
Six police officers from the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), will be joining other officers of the Regional Security System...
Commonwealth Day celebrated around the world
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Commonwealth Day celebrated around the world
Clare 
March 15, 2023
Commonwealth Day was celebrated on Monday, 13 March 2023 with observances, speeches, exhibitions and cultural events across the 56 Commonwealth member...
42 derelict vehicles removed since start of 2023
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42 derelict vehicles removed since start of 2023
Christina 
March 13, 2023
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA), and the Public Health Department join...
Girl Guides put out call for Start Up SVG
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Girl Guides put out call for Start Up SVG
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
The Girl Guides Association of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with support from the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund last Su...
International Garifuna Conference moves into its second day
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International Garifuna Conference moves into its second day
Webmaster 
March 10, 2023
The 10th International Garifuna Conference which got going yesterday, March 9 at the conference room of the National Insurance Services moves into its...
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SVG to launch Climate Initiative to build future resilience
News
SVG to launch Climate Initiative to build future resilience
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, through the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU), will officially launch S...
ERAO SVG calls upon St Vincent and the Grenadines to end LGBTQ+ discrimination
News
ERAO SVG calls upon St Vincent and the Grenadines to end LGBTQ+ discrimination
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
ERAO SVG said it has received information and observed that LGBTQ+ persons in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) experience various forms of violence...
SVG to partner with US Medical Supply Foundation
News
SVG to partner with US Medical Supply Foundation
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Two representatives from the Afya Foundation of the United States are in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on a fact-finding mission, assessing how ...
Marginalised students, targets of School Improvement Project
News
Marginalised students, targets of School Improvement Project
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Greater focus needs to be given to improving the access of students with special needs in order to improve the education outcomes for this group of le...
There is hope even as Sargassum problem grows says UN Official
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There is hope even as Sargassum problem grows says UN Official
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Sargassum inundations are no longer occasional, with major events reported annually across the Caribbean, from the Mexican Caribbean and Central Ameri...

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