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22 farm workers ready for Canada
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December 1, 2020
Twenty-two Vincentians hoping to gain work in the Canadian migrant farm workers’ programme have received certificates of completion of the seasonal ag...
Villa Flat gets new concrete road
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Villa Flat gets new concrete road
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December 1, 2020
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a new concrete road in Villa Flat, East St George. The ...
New road for  residents of Magum
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New road for residents of Magum
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December 1, 2020
Residents of Magum, North Windward can now move around more comfortably following the construction of a new concrete road in that area. The Roads, Bui...
BRAGSA completes Layou Quarry Road
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BRAGSA completes Layou Quarry Road
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December 1, 2020
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a new concrete road in Layou, Central Leeward. The proj...
HIV, Covid-19 Rapid Testing, Counselling to mark World Aids Day on Tuesday
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HIV, Covid-19 Rapid Testing, Counselling to mark World Aids Day on Tuesday
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November 27, 2020
In commemoration of World Aids Day on Tuesday, December 1, HIV & Covid-19 Rapid Testing & Counselling Outreach will be made available to the public at...
NTRC to host third training session for fishermen
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NTRC to host third training session for fishermen
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November 27, 2020
The third in a series of four free GMDSS Radio Training Sessions for fishermen and persons involved in maritime activities will take place on next wee...
Temporary ban on poultry imports
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Temporary ban on poultry imports
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November 27, 2020
A temporary ban has been placed on the importation of all commercial imports of poultry, hatching eggs and fresh, frozen or chilled poultry products i...
Police Cooperative Credit Union sponsors Police Christmas  Caroling Contest 2020
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Police Cooperative Credit Union sponsors Police Christmas Caroling Contest 2020
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November 27, 2020
The Police Cooperative Credit Union (PCCU) has once again partnered with the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) in sponsoring t...
Buccament Bay student wins Bible Quiz for October
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Buccament Bay student wins Bible Quiz for October
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November 27, 2020
Omarion Frederick of the Buccament Bay Secondary School took away the prize as winner of the Secondary School Bible Quiz (SSBQ) for October, 2020. Oma...
Vincentian joins the ranks of the Royal Navy after completing basic training
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Vincentian joins the ranks of the Royal Navy after completing basic training
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November 27, 2020
A 23-year-old from St Vincent and the Grenadines has joined the ranks of the Royal Navy after completing her basic training. Trainee Writer Katty Velo...
Hopes of the world pinned on COVID-19 vaccines
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Hopes of the world pinned on COVID-19 vaccines
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November 27, 2020
As the resurgent COVID pandemic continues its rampage in all corners of the world, governments, the medical profession and above all the embattled peo...
Fanfare SVG coming bigger and better
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Fanfare SVG coming bigger and better
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November 27, 2020
Fanfare SVG Inc - Events and Distributions, is ‘reopening’ next week in a more spacious location at Adams Brothers Building, Arnos Vale as it continue...
Coast Guard Officer completes International Maritime Operators Course
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Coast Guard Officer completes International Maritime Operators Course
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November 27, 2020
Lieutenant William Theobalds of St Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard has achieved a new milestone, becoming the first Vincentian to complete the ...
LIAT back in the sky from November 30
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LIAT back in the sky from November 30
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November 27, 2020
LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, will begin its commercial schedule on November 30 with flights operating to a limited number of destinations. The airline...
New SVG Public  Service Commission sworn in
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New SVG Public Service Commission sworn in
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November 24, 2020
The Public Service Commission (PSC), the body that governs the public service of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) now has a new Chairman in the per...
SVG records another dengue death
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SVG records another dengue death
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November 24, 2020
A 10-year-old girl with an underlying heart condition is the seventh person to die here as a direct result of severe dengue fever. A release from the ...
First session of Parliament will be closed to public
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First session of Parliament will be closed to public
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November 24, 2020
The sitting of Parliament scheduled for the end of this month will be closed to the Public. This is according to a notice from the House of Assembly d...
Buccament Bay Secondary School gets new Tuck Shop
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Buccament Bay Secondary School gets new Tuck Shop
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November 24, 2020
The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has completed the construction of a new Tuck Shop and Home Economics quarters at the Bucc...
SVG coast guard service celebrates 40 years
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SVG coast guard service celebrates 40 years
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November 24, 2020
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard Service within the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force was established on December 2, 1980....
SVG hosts 60th  Caribbean  Meteorological Council
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SVG hosts 60th Caribbean Meteorological Council
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November 24, 2020
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has made a plea for greater inclusion of meteorological data in national planning in countries across the region. Dr Go...
SJCK, New Prospect Primary win 2020 Living Well Clean School Competition
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SJCK, New Prospect Primary win 2020 Living Well Clean School Competition
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November 20, 2020
The St Joseph’s Convent Kingstown and the New Prospect Primary schools emerged winners in the Secondary and Primary categories of the 2020 Living Well...
Kaylia’s call to the Bar and related matters
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Kaylia’s call to the Bar and related matters
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November 20, 2020
by RALPH E. GONSALVES INTRODUCTION On Monday, November 16, 2020, Kaylia Toney, a brilliant young lady, and two of her outstanding female colleagues, w...
CDC labels SVG as a low risk COVID country
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CDC labels SVG as a low risk COVID country
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November 20, 2020
The risk of being infected with COVID-19 in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been assessed as low by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevent...
Another case of COVID confirmed today, November 19
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Another case of COVID confirmed today, November 19
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November 19, 2020
A new case of COVID-19 was confirmed today, November 19; the sixth case to be recorded this week in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The Health Services...
Five new COVID cases from Canada and the USA
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Five new COVID cases from Canada and the USA
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November 18, 2020
Five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in St Vincent and the Grenadines, bringing the total number of active cases to six. A release from the ...
Brighton Methodist School expresses thanks to the Jems Hope for donation
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Brighton Methodist School expresses thanks to the Jems Hope for donation
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November 17, 2020
The Brighton Methodist School has expressed special thanks to the Jems Hope for Home organization for the donation of bookbags, notebooks, stationery ...
US Embassy resumes processing of Tourist and Business Visas
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US Embassy resumes processing of Tourist and Business Visas
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November 17, 2020
The United States Embassy Bridgetown resumed processing routine B1/B2 (non-immigrant tourist and business) visas yesterday. The first interview appoin...
Least developed countries hardest hit by Covid-19
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Least developed countries hardest hit by Covid-19
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November 17, 2020
Least developed countries hardest hit by Covid-19
Attempted murder of  Green Hill man being investigated
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Attempted murder of Green Hill man being investigated
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November 17, 2020
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attempted murder of a 60-year-old Labourer of Green Hill that occurred on Saturday, Novembe...
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Sharpes man caught with illegal firearm
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November 17, 2020
Police have arrested and charged Matthias Harry, a 25-year-old labourer of Redemption Sharpes with possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. Ac...
Construction work begins on Holiday Inn Express and Suites
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Construction work begins on Holiday Inn Express and Suites
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November 17, 2020
Construction work has commenced on the Holiday Inn Express and Suites at Diamond Estate. The public is therefore informed that construction site is re...
One new case of COVID confirmed from the UK
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One new case of COVID confirmed from the UK
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November 13, 2020
One new imported case of COVID-19 has been confirmed today, November 13 from the United Kingdom. A release from the Health Services Subcommittee notes...
Mesopotamia family mourns loss of loved one
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Mesopotamia family mourns loss of loved one
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November 13, 2020
A family of Glenside, Mesopotamia is mourning the loss of a loved one. At about 5:50 pm on November 5, 62-year-old chauffeur Leopold Archibald, was dr...
Statement from the COP on Conduct of General Elections
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Statement from the COP on Conduct of General Elections
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November 13, 2020
On November 5, 2020, St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) held its General Elections which according to law is constitutionally due every five years. T...
Vincentian appointed Director of Trade and Sustainable Development Association of Caribbean States
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Vincentian appointed Director of Trade and Sustainable Development Association of Caribbean States
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November 13, 2020
Safiya Horne-Bique, a Vincentian national, assumed her duties as Director of Trade and Sustainable Development at the Secretariat of the Association o...
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Two Vincentians among 14 to receive honorary doctorates from UWI
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November 13, 2020
Two Vincentians are among 14 persons upon whom the University of the West Indies (The UWI) will confer honorary degrees at its 2020 graduation ceremon...
Chauffeur dies in car crash
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Chauffeur dies in car crash
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November 10, 2020
A 62-year-old chauffeur of Glenside, Mesopotamia died last Wednesday evening when the vehicle he was driving went over an embankment. The accident, wh...
Police investigating death of 19-year-old man from Rose Place
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Police investigating death of 19-year-old man from Rose Place
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November 10, 2020
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Devonnie Belgreaves, a 19-year-old unemployed man of Rose Place, Kingstown. A poli...
Barbados PM congratulates President-Elect Biden and VP Elect Harris
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Barbados PM congratulates President-Elect Biden and VP Elect Harris
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November 7, 2020
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley has congratulated President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris on being elected to off...
Venezuela congratulates the people of SVG on a successful general election
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Venezuela congratulates the people of SVG on a successful general election
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November 7, 2020
VENEZUELA HAS congratulated the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines on a successful general elections. “The President of the Bolivarian Republic o...
Taiwan congratulates the ULP on its victory in the general elections
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Taiwan congratulates the ULP on its victory in the general elections
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November 7, 2020
THE REPUBLIC of China on Taiwan has congratulated Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves on the victory of the Unity Labour Party in the General Elections....
Police officers move up the ranks
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Police officers move up the ranks
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November 7, 2020
Almost 50 of this nation’s police officers have been promoted to various ranks within the local constabulary. A release from the Royal St Vincent and ...
US Election 2020: Biden overtakes Trump in Pennsylvania as Georgia heads for recount
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US Election 2020: Biden overtakes Trump in Pennsylvania as Georgia heads for recount
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November 7, 2020
Democratic candidate Joe Biden on Friday pulled ahead of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key state in the US presidential race, results data show. Mr ...
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Hard work pays off for Korey
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Hard work pays off for Korey
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June 27, 2025
(Korey Micah Lavia, Lowman’s Leeward Anglican School) While Kenroy has been away providing for his family as a seaman, his wife Venola, who works as a...
Adrina places first for girls overall in CPEA
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Adrina places first for girls overall in CPEA
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June 27, 2025
(Adrina Ledger, Sugar Mill Academy ) Aspiring lawyer with a green thumb, Adrina Ledger, has emerged as the top girl in the country. She told SEARCHLIG...
Make your weak subjects become strong and your strong subjects … Mason
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Make your weak subjects become strong and your strong subjects … Mason
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June 27, 2025
(Mason Rayshaud Williams, New Grounds Primary School) When Mason Rayshaud Williams, a student of the New Grounds Primary School, learnt about his resu...
Raffique scores  100  percent  in Science
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Raffique scores 100 percent in Science
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June 27, 2025
(Raffique Latchman, Sion Hill Government School ) Science and Mathematics lover, Raffique Latchman, can brag of being the only student in St Vincent a...
McCalmon family sees God’s faithfulness through Blossom’s stellar CPEA results
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McCalmon family sees God’s faithfulness through Blossom’s stellar CPEA results
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June 27, 2025
Blossom Petal McCalmon’s mother, Heather, has always known that she was intelligent and would have probably placed in the top 20 in the CPEA. She was ...

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