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Man taken into police custody in relation to disturbing voice notes
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Man taken into police custody in relation to disturbing voice notes
Clare 
March 23, 2022
Kyle "Cat" Richards, a resident of Redemption Sharpes has been taken into police custody in connection with disturbing voice notes received by a woman...
Painter charged with assault and theft
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Painter charged with assault and theft
Clare 
March 23, 2022
Edwin Edwards, a 50-year-old painter from Campden Park, was arrested and charged with the offences of Assault Bodily Harm, and two counts of Theft. A ...
Unemployed man accused of stealing ladder from FLOW
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Unemployed man accused of stealing ladder from FLOW
Clare 
March 23, 2022
Clint Cuffy, a 37-year-old unemployed Georgetown resident is accused of stealing a ladder from telecommunications company FLOW. A police report said C...
OECS addresses food security at special meeting of the Council of Ministers of Agriculture
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OECS addresses food security at special meeting of the Council of Ministers of Agriculture
Webmaster 
March 22, 2022
THE ORGANISATION of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission hosted a Special Meeting of the ministers with responsibility for Agriculture on March ...
St Kitts and Nevis Deputy PM underscores the need to conserve water
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St Kitts and Nevis Deputy PM underscores the need to conserve water
Webmaster 
March 22, 2022
AS ST. KITTS and Nevis joins the international community to commemorate World Water Day 2022, deputy prime minister and Minister of Public Infrastruct...
World Bank approves US$132M package to Improve Haiti’s food security and road infrastructure
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World Bank approves US$132M package to Improve Haiti’s food security and road infrastructure
Webmaster 
March 22, 2022
THE WORLD Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a grant financing of US$102 million for the Emergency Resilient Agriculture for Food Securi...
The UWI pays tribute to late lecturer, Hugh Sealy
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The UWI pays tribute to late lecturer, Hugh Sealy
Webmaster 
March 22, 2022
THE UWI has been paying tribute to Dr Hugh Sealy, Lecturer on climate change and water resources management at The UWI’s Centre for Resource Managemen...
Caribbean Energy Centre, partners  host Energy Stats conference for  CARICOM Members
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Caribbean Energy Centre, partners host Energy Stats conference for CARICOM Members
Webmaster 
March 22, 2022
THE CARIBBEAN Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the CARICOM Development Fu...
Regional Media Houses form alliance
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Regional Media Houses form alliance
Webmaster 
March 22, 2022
THE GLEANER has partnered with The Trinidad Express and Trend Media – developers of Loop News – in a push to promote and protect the indigenous Caribb...
We All Stand With Ukraine – Joint Op-Ed
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We All Stand With Ukraine – Joint Op-Ed
Clare 
March 22, 2022
People across the globe have been shocked and moved by the harrowing scenes from Ukraine. Whole cities are being destroyed by Russian missiles, with h...
Shake the Salt Habit – CARPHA
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Shake the Salt Habit – CARPHA
Clare 
March 19, 2022
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 17 March 2022 . “Too much salt in our diets can harm our health, leading to unnecessary deaths from heart attacks ...
The 2022 Digicel SVG Gospel Fest continues this weekend
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The 2022 Digicel SVG Gospel Fest continues this weekend
Clare 
March 19, 2022
The 2022 Digicel SVG Gospel Fest continues this weekend with the staging of the first ever Sentry Insurance Denominational Concerts in St. Vincent and...
Serious preparation needed for the Caribbean in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict
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Serious preparation needed for the Caribbean in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Clare 
March 19, 2022
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Friday, March 18, 2022 — Almost three weeks ago, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the result of which has ...
Volcano alert level lowered from yellow to green
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Volcano alert level lowered from yellow to green
Clare 
March 17, 2022
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the advice of Scientists from the Seismic  Research Centre, University of the West Indies, has tak...
United States invites EC and Barbadian Writers to apply for 2022 International Writing Program Residency in Iowa
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United States invites EC and Barbadian Writers to apply for 2022 International Writing Program Residency in Iowa
Clare 
March 15, 2022
The United States Embassy Bridgetown is pleased to invite writers who are citizens of and who reside in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grena...
Vincentian students eligible for Climate Action Scholarships launched by The Prince of Wales
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Vincentian students eligible for Climate Action Scholarships launched by The Prince of Wales
Clare 
March 15, 2022
Vincentian students are among students from small island nations who are eligible for Climate Action Scholarships to be launched by His Royal Highness...
Jamaica’s National Baking Company provides grant of USD 130,000 towards Blue Economy Centre at UWI
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Jamaica’s National Baking Company provides grant of USD 130,000 towards Blue Economy Centre at UWI
Clare 
March 13, 2022
The UWI Five Islands Campus, Antigua and Barbuda. Friday, March 11, 2022 —On Monday, March 7, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the Nati...
YLAI Fellows Encouraged to be ‘Agents of Change’
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YLAI Fellows Encouraged to be ‘Agents of Change’
Clare 
March 13, 2022
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows from across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean were challenged by Barbados’ Minister of State ...
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Buccament Government Gets Top Honours in Writing
Clare 
March 12, 2022
The Buccament Government School has come out on top in the Grade Six (6) Writing Competition hosted by the Ministry of Education and National Reconcil...
Sending medical supplies to Ukraine, unlikely to make a big difference
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Sending medical supplies to Ukraine, unlikely to make a big difference
Webmaster 
March 11, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has documented 18 attacks on health facilities, workers and ambulances since the Russian invasion of Ukrai...
Ministry of Foreign  Affairs hosts ‘volcano creativity’ competitions
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts ‘volcano creativity’ competitions
Webmaster 
March 11, 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is encouraging Vincentians to show their creativity and tell their story by participating in a speci...
CDU offers young women’s leadership training in Belize
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CDU offers young women’s leadership training in Belize
Webmaster 
March 11, 2022
The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU), in partnership with the Conservatives Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), Programme; the Women and Develop...
NEMO conducts  virtual Tabletop  National Level Exercise
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NEMO conducts virtual Tabletop National Level Exercise
Webmaster 
March 11, 2022
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) in collaboration with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency Coordinating Unit (CDEM...
Shots fired in Ukraine may sink Small Island economies
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Shots fired in Ukraine may sink Small Island economies
Webmaster 
March 11, 2022
The Chair of the Executive Council of SIDS DOCK, the international organisation created to build sustainable energy and climate change resilience in s...
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GHF to host 9th International Garifuna Conference March 11-13
Webmaster 
March 11, 2022
The Garifuna Heritage Foundation (TGHF), will be hosting the 9th International Garifuna Conference from March 11-13 as part of National Heroes and Her...
Wanted man is to be considered armed and dangerous – Police
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Wanted man is to be considered armed and dangerous – Police
Clare 
March 10, 2022
Jeffrey “Supie-Sop” Cuffy is wanted by police. The 33-year-old unemployed Campden Park resident is 6 feet 7 inches in height, of dark brown complexion...
Taiwan Ambassador hands over vaccines to Minister of Health
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Taiwan Ambassador hands over vaccines to Minister of Health
Webmaster 
March 8, 2022
THE AMBASSADOR of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St Vincent and the Grenadines, Peter Sha-Li LAN, yesterday, March 7 handed over 10,000 doses of As...
South Rivers Brownie takes title at annual Girl Guides public speaking contest
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South Rivers Brownie takes title at annual Girl Guides public speaking contest
Webmaster 
March 8, 2022
THE SOUTH Rivers Brownie Pack had much to celebrate when its contestant, Oresa Baynes outshone the competition in the annual Althea Commissiong Browni...
Insects, a future source of valuable animal feed in the Caribbean
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Insects, a future source of valuable animal feed in the Caribbean
Webmaster 
March 8, 2022
THE RISING COSTS and limited access to high quality animal feeds are constraining factors for the development of the poultry and livestock sectors in ...
We need to turn the clock forward on women’s rights says UN Secretary-General
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We need to turn the clock forward on women’s rights says UN Secretary-General
Webmaster 
March 8, 2022
UNITED NATIONS Secretary- General, Antonio Guterres in a message to mark International Women’s Day on March 8 said the time is now to turn the clock f...
Women and girls should be included in urban planning in the Caribbean
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Women and girls should be included in urban planning in the Caribbean
Webmaster 
March 8, 2022
RIDING ON A minibus/ maxi taxi/ZR van through the streets of any beautiful Caribbean city, one will see spaces and buildings that once were full of li...
Police probe theft in Mayreau
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Police probe theft in Mayreau
Webmaster 
March 8, 2022
THE POLICE SAY they are investigating a series of Theft that occurred at Saline Bay, Mayreau which were reported to the police on March 5, 2022. Accor...
Rubis WI Ltd sponsors historic Central Leeward Secondary School sports meet
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Rubis WI Ltd sponsors historic Central Leeward Secondary School sports meet
Clare 
March 8, 2022
Rubis West Indies Ltd has joined the Central Leeward Secondary School (CLSS) in the country’s sporting history books. On Friday February 25, the CLSS,...
Message from SG of CARICOM on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022
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Message from SG of CARICOM on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022
Clare 
March 7, 2022
MESSAGE FROM DR. CARLA N. BARNETT SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8 March 2022 ...
Outboard engines, boats and fishing gear valued at over $47,000 stolen
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Outboard engines, boats and fishing gear valued at over $47,000 stolen
Clare 
March 7, 2022
Three 40 horse-power outboard engines, two cigarette boats and a quantity of fishing gear valued at over $47,000 were stolen at Saline Bay, Mayreau on...
Calliaqua Anglican School chosen by the UN to highlight the role of women (+ video)
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Calliaqua Anglican School chosen by the UN to highlight the role of women (+ video)
Clare 
March 5, 2022
A primary school in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been chosen to work with a United Nations (UN) organization in celebrating International W...
Fully vaccinated arrivals to SVG may now arrive with a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test result
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Fully vaccinated arrivals to SVG may now arrive with a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test result
Clare 
March 5, 2022
Fully vaccinated travellers to St Vincent and the Grenadines may now arrive with a negative SARS-Cov-2 Rapid Antigen test taken not more than 24 hours...
Public to have access to DCash service next week
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Public to have access to DCash service next week
Webmaster 
March 4, 2022
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is completing the final testing and assurance exercises following the system upgrades and will make the DCas...
CIBC FirstCaribbean launches online financial ‘coach’
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CIBC FirstCaribbean launches online financial ‘coach’
Webmaster 
March 4, 2022
CIBC FirstCaribbean has launched its newest financial tool, CIBC FirstCaribbean 1st Insights, to help clients better manage and improve their finances...
SVG supports CARICOM’s vision to cut food imports by 25% by 2025
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SVG supports CARICOM’s vision to cut food imports by 25% by 2025
Webmaster 
March 4, 2022
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), has committed to reducing its food import bill by 25% by 2025 as part of a joint CARICOM initiative. CARICOM mem...
Women being offered an opportunity to sharpen digital skills
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Women being offered an opportunity to sharpen digital skills
Webmaster 
March 4, 2022
Women across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), are being given an opportunity to develop their skills in digital technologies. This is being done b...
Applications for fully vaccinated events are again being accepted
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Applications for fully vaccinated events are again being accepted
Webmaster 
March 4, 2022
The Health Services Sub-committee of the National Emergency Manangement Organisation (NEMO), has resumed reviewing applications for fully vaccinated e...
ILO condemns Russia over “unprovoked”  attack on Ukraine
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ILO condemns Russia over “unprovoked” attack on Ukraine
Webmaster 
March 4, 2022
The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Guy Ryder, has condemned “the unprovoked and unjustifiable attack by the Russian ...
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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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