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ROTARY CLUB OF ST. VINCENT DONATES TO PAMELUS BURKE GOVERNMENT SCHOOL AND SANDY BAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

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June 26, 2026

From agricultural development to community recovery, the Rotary Club of St. Vincent continues to make a difference in the lives of young people throug...

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One-act script writing programme to wrap up June 28

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June 26, 2026

A ONE-ACT SCRIPT writing certificate programme organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture, and Creative Industries will officially wrap up on...

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‘Digital Public Service’ examined during Public Service Week forum

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June 26, 2026

THE GOVERNMENT of St.Vincent and the Grenadines is moving ahead with an ambitious digital transformation agenda aimed at making public services faster...

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Digital-driven Healthcare Transformation: A new chapter of holistic care in Taiwan

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June 24, 2026

by: Dr. Chung-Liang Shih Minister of Health and Welfare, Taiwan As the world confronts the challenges of population ageing and healthcare workforce sh...

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Richland Park SDA leads pack in outstanding CPEA results

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June 23, 2026

Draádon Ackie of Richland Park SDA Primary School has secured the top spot in this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA), as the national pa...

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SVG’s Phillip John granted the 2026 ECCB-Thomas De La Rue Scholarship

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June 23, 2026

VINCENTIAN PHILLIP JOHN, is the recipient of the 2026 prestigious ECCB–Thomas De La Rue Scholarship. In a release, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank ...

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Starmer out as British Prime Minister, Mayor Andy Burnham, tipped to take over

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June 23, 2026

NEARLY TWO YEARS after leading the Labour Party to a landslide election victory, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation amid a moun...

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Uptown Rise no more but Uptown Party lives on

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June 19, 2026

UPTOWN PARTY EVENTS has confirmed its formal separation from Rise Soca, and the dissolution of the event previously known as ‘Uptown Rise’, but has as...

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VINLEC applies subsidy to fuel surcharge rate for June

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June 19, 2026

THE ST.VINCENT ELECTRICITY SERVICES Limited (VINLEC) has announced that, in accordance with measures introduced by the Government to mitigate the impa...

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IICA brings 40 together for agri-business seminar in SVG

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June 19, 2026

FROM STRENGTHENING agribusinesses and food safety systems to enhancing resilience against animal diseases, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperatio...

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Early Childhood Practitioners graduate from PEARL Programme

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June 19, 2026

A GRADUATION CEREMONY was held on June 11, 2026 at the UWI Global Campus for two cohorts of Early Childhood Practitioners who underwent professional d...

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Ministry of National Security kicks off Public Service Week today

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June 16, 2026

THE MINISTRY OF National Security, through the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), said it will be observing Public Service Day on June 23, 2026, with t...

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Stubbs pre-school receives gift from Matthias Charities Inc

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June 16, 2026

THE ST MATTHIAS CHARITIES Inc has made a donation of educational supplies, hygiene products, and learning materials to the Stubbs Village pre-school. ...

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association to host workshop for caregivers

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June 16, 2026

THE STVINCENT AND the Grenadines Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association (SVGADDA) is preparing to host a caregivers training workshop on Wednesd...

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WenCHAM SVG appoints committee Chairs

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June 16, 2026

Following its achievement of Chapterhood in February 2026, WenCHAM SVG has five appointed Committee Chairs. WenCHAM SVG is the national chapter of the...

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NATIONAL MEDIA LAUNCH OF THE 51ST REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM

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June 15, 2026

Today marks an important milestone for Saint Lucia and an important moment for the Caribbean Community as we officially launch the Fifty-First Regular...

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Atlantis Paradise Island To Debut Pomp, Snow & Cirqueumstance Holiday Show Residency

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June 15, 2026

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS (June 15, 2026) – Atlantis Paradise Island, the Caribbean’s premier destination for world-class entertainment, will debut ...

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IICA and the Pan American Liquid Biofuels Coalition (CPBIO) underscore the potential of agriculture in the Americas to promote sustainable aviation fuels

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June 15, 2026

Montreal, 15 June 2026 (IICA). At a meeting in Montreal, Canada, involving senior government officials, international organizations, representatives ...

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NEW IRISH VISA REQUIREMENT FOR SAINT LUCIAN NATIONALS

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June 15, 2026

Castries, Saint Lucia – Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has informed that, effective Monday, June 15, 2026, Saint Lucian nationals travelling to ...

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Severe menstrual pain affecting daily life? It could be a sign of endometriosis or fibroids

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June 15, 2026

June 2026 — Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are two of the most common gynecological conditions. While they have important differences, they also ...

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Petersville School under new ownership

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June 12, 2026

Kiddies Korner has formally acquired Petersville School, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of the institution and the begin...

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PM Friday reaffirms commitment to renewable energy

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June 12, 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding the use of renewable energy as part of efforts to strengthen ...

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CDB approves US$200 million guarantee to expand financing for Caribbean Development

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June 12, 2026

The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB, the Bank) Board of Directors has approved the advancement of a landmark First-Loss Portfolio Credit Guarantee w...

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SVG gets environmental boost under GEF new US$ 6.1 million UNEP project

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June 12, 2026

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a new project to safeguard socio-economic activities and promote sustainable land management throug...

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Health tax in the Americas too low to curb harmful consumption of alcohol and sugary drinks, PAHO reports

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June 12, 2026

Levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar‑sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent non-com...

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Netball AGM to be held via Zoom this year

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June 12, 2026

The annual general meeting of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Netball Association (SVGNA), is scheduled to be held virtually on the zoom platform o...

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Canada-funded clean energy fisheries programme moves into year-3

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June 12, 2026

Amid rising energy costs and growing climate pressures affecting Caribbean Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM...

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WTO green lights Turks and Caicos on HIV, Hepatitis B, mother-to-child transmission

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June 9, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week congratulated the Turks and Caicos Islands on being cert...

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Scouting comes full circle with investiture of Georgetown Troop

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June 9, 2026

A significant milestone in the development of scouting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was celebrated on June 5, 2026, with the official enrolment o...

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PAHO urges strengthened preparedness despite forecasts of a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

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June 9, 2026

With the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries to review contingency plans and ...

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National Parks undertaking climate resilient propagation at Gardens

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June 5, 2026

The National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority (NPRBA) through a grant from the British High Commission is implementing a project aimed at rejuvenat...

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ULP statement of condolences on the passing of social activist, Renwick Rose

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June 5, 2026

The Unity Labour Party joins the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the wider Caribbean, and progressive forces around the world in mourning th...

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Tropical Shipping makes monetary donation to World Paediatrics

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June 5, 2026

On Tuesday, May 19,2026 Tropical Shipping presented a cheque valued at EC$3,260 to World Paediatrics to assist in defraying costs associated with prov...

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UK slavery reparations must be top issue at Commonwealth summit, says former PM

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June 5, 2026

It is “inconceivable” that reparatory justice from Britain for the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans will not be “front and centre” of the next...

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Church of Scotland apologises for historical slave trade links

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June 5, 2026

The church of Scotland has apologised for its historical role in slavery. On Saturday(May 16,2026), the church’s general assembly met in Edinburgh to ...

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High Commissioner of India to SVG hands over Edinboro Hard court

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June 5, 2026

The High Commissioner of India to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Subhash Prasad Gupta, officially handed over the Edinboro hard court to the Gov...

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Akley Olton’s “Madulu the Seaman” to screen in Maryland Theatre

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June 5, 2026

When Akley Olton was a young man in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, there was no Vincentian film industry to speak of- no funding body, no production ...

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World Paediatrics Scoliosis team conducts clinics at MCMH

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June 5, 2026

World Paediatrics hosted its high-demand Scoliosis clinic at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in May catering to children with mild to severe curvatu...

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PAHO recommends action on measles ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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June 5, 2026

As countries across the Americas prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other mass gatherings, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging ...

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Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court gets new Chief Justice

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June 5, 2026

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) has announced that King Charles III has, by letters patent, appointed Her Ladyship the Honourable Madam Mar...

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LIAT (2020) Limited and Air Caraïbes Sign Agreement to Expand Caribbean Travel

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June 5, 2026

LIAT (2020) Limited (Liat Air) and Air Caraïbes on May 29, 2026 announced the signing of an interline agreement that will allow passengers of both air...

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Vincentian wins 2026 US Solution Pitch Competition

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June 2, 2026

The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados h as announced that Petra-Anne Davis of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is the winner of the 2026 Solutio...

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PAWI elects new General Executive

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June 2, 2026

The Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies (PAWI) has elected a new executive during its 39th General Conference held in Antigua from May 18-22, 20...