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Public servants to get counselling service
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May 20, 2022
THE MINISTRY of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports will launch the Employee Assistance Programme Unit at an official ceremony scheduled for T...
WPP completes mission in speech and language therapy
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WPP completes mission in speech and language therapy
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May 20, 2022
A TEAM from the World Pediatric Project(WPP) on Wednesday wrapped up a four day Speech and Language Therapy Mission at the Helping Hand Center, New Mo...
Crime is out of hand in SVG says NDP
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Crime is out of hand in SVG says NDP
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May 17, 2022
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Vincentian society was shocked at the discovery of the decomposed body of a 17-year-old woman in the commun...
Calder road to be re-named India Drive during visit of President of India
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Calder road to be re-named India Drive during visit of President of India
Clare 
May 16, 2022
During the State visit of the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) later this week, a road in the village...
Registration now open for new entrants to Gov’t pre- and primary schools
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Registration now open for new entrants to Gov’t pre- and primary schools
Clare 
May 15, 2022
Registration is now open for students entering Government-owned early childhood centres and primary schools in the upcoming academic year. Considering...
SVG and Royal Caribbean Group sign MOU to recruit Vincentians
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SVG and Royal Caribbean Group sign MOU to recruit Vincentians
Clare 
May 14, 2022
MIAMI, FLORIDA, FRIDAY 13th MAY, 2022: The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the dest...
CDB & EU Working to Increase Private Sector Capacity in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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CDB & EU Working to Increase Private Sector Capacity in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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May 14, 2022
May 14, 2022, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Two new projects financed by the European Union (EU) are set to advance efforts in poverty reduction and the expo...
President of India to pay official State visit to SVG next Thursday
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President of India to pay official State visit to SVG next Thursday
Clare 
May 13, 2022
The President of the Republic of India H is Excellency Mr. Ram Nath Kovind will pay an official State visit to St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursd...
Four children receive Dr Nicholette Spring Pre-school Scholarship
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Four children receive Dr Nicholette Spring Pre-school Scholarship
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May 13, 2022
The parents of four children from the Byera community will find it less financially taxing to send their children to pre-school in September, thanks t...
Documentary on La Soufriere wins big in Cannes
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Documentary on La Soufriere wins big in Cannes
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May 13, 2022
The documentary “Island Under Pressure”, detailing the humanitarian mission of bringing school materials to displaced children living in shelters afte...
CIBC  FirstCaribbean wins best  renewable  energy  financing award
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CIBC FirstCaribbean wins best renewable energy financing award
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May 13, 2022
When the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) gathered for its 14th session in Miami, Florida, recently, CIBC FirstCaribbean was named recipient of...
2022 CPEA begins tomorrow
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2022 CPEA begins tomorrow
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May 11, 2022
The Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), which is a regional assessment model that is offered by the Caribbean Examination Council, will be held ...
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OECS targeting more women for Canada seasonal farm work programme
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May 10, 2022
THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN Liaison Service (ECLS), the unit of the OECS Commission that is responsible for stewardship of the Canada-Caribbean Seasonal Agr...
Campden Park Health Centre reopens
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Campden Park Health Centre reopens
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May 10, 2022
THE CAMPDEN Park Health Centre is the most recent health facility to be reopened. It joins similar facilities at Sandy Bay and the Union Island Celina...
Kevin Lyttle looking to invest at home
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Kevin Lyttle looking to invest at home
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May 10, 2022
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Vincentian Soca Artiste, Kevin Lyttle was back home recently and is seeking out business opportunities in his homeland St Vi...
Farmers receive income support from government
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Farmers receive income support from government
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May 10, 2022
FARMERS IN both the volcano red and orange hazard zones received an Income support payment last week. The payment was made to farmers on the Windward ...
CARICOM government representatives meet to draft regional counter-smuggling of migrants legislation
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CARICOM government representatives meet to draft regional counter-smuggling of migrants legislation
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May 10, 2022
RECENT DATA from the Caribbean has suggested that there have been increases in the number of migrants being smuggled around the region. To address the...
Cuba-SVG Friendship Society extends hearts of support to Cuba
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Cuba-SVG Friendship Society extends hearts of support to Cuba
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May 10, 2022
IN THE WAKE of the death of more than 30 persons who died when an explosion occurred at the Saratoga Hotel in Cuba last week, the Cuba-SVG Friendship ...
CARILEC intensifies preparations for hurricane season
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CARILEC intensifies preparations for hurricane season
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May 10, 2022
WITH CURRENT predictions for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season indicating that it will be an ‘above normal’ one; the Caribbean Electric Utility Servi...
Neil Corke receives thank you for gifts
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Neil Corke receives thank you for gifts
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May 10, 2022
A RESIDENT originally of Georgetown who now resides in the USA, has again provided medical supplies and goodies to institutions in the North East of m...
Shanika John completes climate change programme for health leaders
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Shanika John completes climate change programme for health leaders
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May 10, 2022
VINCENTIAN, SHANIKA JOHN is part of a small group of professionals from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) who will be awarded a certificate having com...
CARICOM expresses sorrow at deaths in Cuban accident
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CARICOM expresses sorrow at deaths in Cuban accident
Clare 
May 9, 2022
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed its profound sorrow at the loss of life in the accident at Cuba’s Hotel Saratoga. CARICOM Secretary-Ge...
2022: The Year to Stop the Decline of the Ocean’s Health
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2022: The Year to Stop the Decline of the Ocean’s Health
Clare 
May 9, 2022
by Ambassador Peter Thomson, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean With every breath we take, we are connected to the ocean. The ocean gi...
Hands off the BVI – Sir Hilary
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Hands off the BVI – Sir Hilary
Clare 
May 9, 2022
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Saturday, May 7, 2022— The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of T...
Port Modernisation Project moves to construction phase
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Port Modernisation Project moves to construction phase
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May 6, 2022
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has signalled the beginning of the construction phase of the Port Modernisation Project in Kingstown, with a signed...
CARICOM rejects recommendation for UK’s direct rule of BVI
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CARICOM rejects recommendation for UK’s direct rule of BVI
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May 6, 2022
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) takes note of the release on April 29, 2022, of the Report of the British Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry (COI)...
SVG Red Cross preparing to mark World Red Cross Day
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SVG Red Cross preparing to mark World Red Cross Day
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May 6, 2022
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross (SVGRC) Society will join the rest of the world in observing International Red Cross Day on 8th May, 2022...
OECS and  partners launch Lambi project
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OECS and partners launch Lambi project
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May 6, 2022
The OECS Commission in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Convention on International Trade in...
WPP Scoliosis team wraps up first mission to SVG since COVID-19
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WPP Scoliosis team wraps up first mission to SVG since COVID-19
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May 6, 2022
An Orthopaedic team from the World Paediatric Project (WPP) is due to leave St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on Saturday, April 30 after wrapping a...
Levi Latham Health  Centre marks Vaccination Week with health fair
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Levi Latham Health Centre marks Vaccination Week with health fair
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May 6, 2022
The Levi Latham Health Centre was abuzz with activities as the health facility hosted a health fair to mark “Vaccination week in the Americas” on Wedn...
Didacus Jules reappointed as OECS Director General
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Didacus Jules reappointed as OECS Director General
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May 6, 2022
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules as director general of the OECS Authority for a third term. The ...
Sagicor supports Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s Caribbean Media Awards
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Sagicor supports Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s Caribbean Media Awards
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May 6, 2022
For the second consecutive year, Sagicor has signed on as a sponsor of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s (CBU) Caribbean Media Awards. The regional i...
NDP supports unions’ call for an end to vaccine mandate and reinstatement of public workers
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NDP supports unions’ call for an end to vaccine mandate and reinstatement of public workers
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May 6, 2022
Democratic Party (NDP) has voiced support for the position of the public sector unions that the government must end its vaccination policy and reinsta...
Hairouna Film Festival returns home for its 3rd edition
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Hairouna Film Festival returns home for its 3rd edition
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May 6, 2022
The work of film makers from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will be on stage tomorrow, Saturday May 7 as the Hairoun Film Festival (HFF) puts on ...
US Embassy collaborates with International Law Enforcement Academy
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US Embassy collaborates with International Law Enforcement Academy
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May 4, 2022
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados collaborated with the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Roswell, New Mexico to gather regional Eastern Cari...
Young sailors excel at post-COVID Regatta
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Young sailors excel at post-COVID Regatta
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May 3, 2022
A group of young sailors from the Southern Grenadines has been awarded for their skills in the art form, after taking part in the 2022 Mayreau Junior ...
Excise duty on fuel cut in half, lower gas prices
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Excise duty on fuel cut in half, lower gas prices
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May 3, 2022
Excise duty on fuel has been chopped in half, allowing for road users to save over $1 on every gallon of both diesel and gasoline. This is according t...
Statement of the OECS Authority on the Situation in the BVI
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Statement of the OECS Authority on the Situation in the BVI
Clare 
May 3, 2022
Official Statement Monday, May 2, 2022 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has noted with great concern the evolving situation in th...
Three men, one woman killed in incidents over the weekend
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Three men, one woman killed in incidents over the weekend
Clare 
May 2, 2022
Police have launched investigations into four homicides that occurred over the weekend. Dead are Vandyke Mayers, a 42-year-old labourer of Choppins, K...
Labour Day Message 2022 from Hon Saboto Caesar
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Labour Day Message 2022 from Hon Saboto Caesar
Clare 
May 1, 2022
The world of work has been impacted significantly since December 31st 2019, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines has not been exempted. The COVID 19 Pan...
Statement from the New Democratic Party on the proposed quarry at Richmond
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Statement from the New Democratic Party on the proposed quarry at Richmond
Clare 
May 1, 2022
Chateaubelair - Castle of the beautiful air. When the explosions of the Rayneau Construction quarry in North Leeward begin, will this name still be re...
The Future of OECS Sustainable and Resilient Maritime Supply Chains
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The Future of OECS Sustainable and Resilient Maritime Supply Chains
Clare 
April 30, 2022
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has called for a shift to an integrated macro approach to climate adaptation and mitigation resili...
Caribbean countries urged to work with EU and US on CBI Programme
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Caribbean countries urged to work with EU and US on CBI Programme
Clare 
April 30, 2022
by Santana Salmon A senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has urged Caribbean countries to work in close collaboration with Europe...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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