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UK appoints new Trade Envoy to SVG and wider Caribbean markets
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UK appoints new Trade Envoy to SVG and wider Caribbean markets
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October 9, 2020
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Darren Henry MP as the new Trade Envoy to the Commonwealth Caribbean. The Commonwealth Carib...
Official funeral to be held for Alphonso Dennie, on Monday, October 12
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Official funeral to be held for Alphonso Dennie, on Monday, October 12
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October 9, 2020
An official funeral will be held for the late Alphonso Dennie, former Member of the House of Assembly (1972-1979) on Monday, October 12. Accordingly, ...
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Sandy Bay Secondary School records a pass rate of over 70% in the CSEC exams
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October 9, 2020
The Sandy Bay Secondary School has shown improvement in the preliminary results of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exam for 2020,...
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Biden slams Trump for ignoring the seriousness of COVID-19
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October 6, 2020
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden on Monday castigated Donald Trump for saying Americans should not be afraid of C...
A cluster of COVID-19 cases in a family in Barbados
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A cluster of COVID-19 cases in a family in Barbados
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October 6, 2020
A CLUSTER of COVID-19 cases has been found in a single family in Barbados, Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic announced on Sunda...
11 schools record pass rates of over 80% for CSEC exams for SVG
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11 schools record pass rates of over 80% for CSEC exams for SVG
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October 6, 2020
THERE HAS been an improvement in the performance of candidates from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) in the August 2020 Caribbean Examinations Coun...
GHS tops again with a 97.88% pass rate
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GHS tops again with a 97.88% pass rate
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October 6, 2020
STUDENTS OF the Girls’ High School returned 100 per cent passes in 18 of the 29 subjects they sat in the 2020 CSEC examinations and an overall pass ra...
SMSS jumps to second place in SVG in CSEC 2020
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SMSS jumps to second place in SVG in CSEC 2020
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October 6, 2020
THE ST Martin’s Secondary School (SMSS) has returned an overall percentage of 94.48 per cent in the 2020 CSEC examinations, which has placed them in s...
It is our CXC: let us work out a solution
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It is our CXC: let us work out a solution
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October 6, 2020
by David A Commissiong Barbados Ambassador to Caricom IN THE interest of those 5th and 6th form students across our region who have been negatively im...
Finalists named in the Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition
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Finalists named in the Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition
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October 3, 2020
Six finalists have been chosen to represent their respective secondary schools in the Lions Club/FLOW National Secondary School Public Speaking Compet...
CXC chairman convenes independent review team
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CXC chairman convenes independent review team
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October 2, 2020
Chairman of the Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has convened a team that will review the modified approach for th...
No results received for CAPE Accounting Unit 2 and English Unit 1 – Dean of DASGS
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No results received for CAPE Accounting Unit 2 and English Unit 1 – Dean of DASGS
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October 2, 2020
Maxwell Fergus, dean of the Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies (DASGS) at the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) says...
Producers add valuable information to Caribbean rum labels
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Producers add valuable information to Caribbean rum labels
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October 2, 2020
Kingstown, St. Vincent – 01 October 2020: Caribbean Rum Producers are now way ahead of many of their international counterparts with the introduction ...
Finalists in Secondary Schools Public Speaking  Competition to be named next week
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Finalists in Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition to be named next week
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October 2, 2020
Secondary school students are this week pitting their public speaking skills against each other as they vie for a place in the finals of the National ...
CYPAN SVG announces appointment of new Country Coordinator
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CYPAN SVG announces appointment of new Country Coordinator
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October 2, 2020
The Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network in SVG (CYPAN SVG) has announced the appointment of its new Country Coordinator, a newly recruited pe...
Marion House anniversary to be commemorated with church service, documentary
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Marion House anniversary to be commemorated with church service, documentary
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October 2, 2020
by Sheron Garraway Imagine how chaotic the society would be without the services of psychological counselling, training and just a place to talk? And ...
CDL to build state of the art distribution centre at Diamond
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CDL to build state of the art distribution centre at Diamond
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October 2, 2020
Coreas Distribution Limited (CDL) has announced the impending ground-breaking of its State-of-the-Art Distribution Centre and Offices at Diamond. CDL ...
PAHO Advises Region to Manage Dengue Outbreaks and Save Lives
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PAHO Advises Region to Manage Dengue Outbreaks and Save Lives
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October 2, 2020
The Pan American Health Organization Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, Dr. Yitades Gebre, is urging ministries of healt...
Fountain SDA church honours six retired educators and civil servants
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Fountain SDA church honours six retired educators and civil servants
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October 2, 2020
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at Fountain gave back to the community of Fountain and Belair when it recognized and honoured six retired educators o...
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Group to launch campaign to encourage youth participation in electoral process
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October 2, 2020
A small group of Vincentian youth will launch a non-partisan campaign in the coming week with the overall goal of encouraging youth participation in t...
MOH recommends use of papaya leaf extract to treat Dengue Fever
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MOH recommends use of papaya leaf extract to treat Dengue Fever
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October 1, 2020
The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment is advocating the use of Papaya Leaf Extract in the management of Dengue Fever. A release from the...
Tropical Wave to affect SVG by Thursday afternoon
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Tropical Wave to affect SVG by Thursday afternoon
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October 1, 2020
According to information received from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services, unstable conditions associated with the passage of t...
St Martin’s Secondary School closed because of electrical issues
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St Martin’s Secondary School closed because of electrical issues
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October 1, 2020
There will be no school at the St Martin’s Secondary School (SMSS) tomorrow, Thursday, October 1. A release from the school said the school has been e...
Four confirmed cases of dengue fever related deaths
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Four confirmed cases of dengue fever related deaths
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September 29, 2020
FOUR OF THE 432 confirmed cases of dengue fever in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have died from severe cases of the mosquito-borne disease. This...
Creating More and Better Jobs,  the Challenge of the Hour in  Latin America and the Caribbean
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Creating More and Better Jobs, the Challenge of the Hour in Latin America and the Caribbean
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September 29, 2020
Latin America is the region most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the world, with a health impact as strong as that of advanced countries, but wit...
CDB approves grant to enhance remote learning for the UWI students
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CDB approves grant to enhance remote learning for the UWI students
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September 29, 2020
September 26, 2020, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused profound challenges in education, as many young people who lack technologi...
Statement by Chairman of CXC on July 2020 exams
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Statement by Chairman of CXC on July 2020 exams
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September 28, 2020
Statement by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Chairman, Caribbean Examinations Council ® (CXC®) on the July 2020 Regional Examinations  BRIDGETOWN, Barba...
Flash Flood Watch in effect for SVG
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Flash Flood Watch in effect for SVG
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September 27, 2020
A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH is in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines Issued: 12:00 pm Sunday, 27 th September, 2020  Moderate to heavy showers, intermi...
Melisizwe Brothers  Goldmind project assists local sports academy
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Melisizwe Brothers Goldmind project assists local sports academy
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September 25, 2020
International singing group the Melisizwe Brothers has provided some much needed assistance to a local sports academy here. Last Monday the Kenville H...
Barbados resort  making  all staff  redundant
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Barbados resort making all staff redundant
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September 25, 2020
Dozens of tourism workers at one of Barbados’ all-inclusive adults-only resort are said to be joining the breadline. The Club Barbados Resort and Spa ...
A head is not meant to only wear a hat
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A head is not meant to only wear a hat
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September 25, 2020
After four years of extensive research Pamela D Browne received her doctorate in the field of medical science. She defended her Ph.D thesis entitled: ...
US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for  resuming sailing
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US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing
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September 25, 2020
UNITED STATES (AP) — Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming s...
Over 60 wealthy  nations join WHO’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
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Over 60 wealthy nations join WHO’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
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September 25, 2020
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — More than 60 wealthy nations have joined a WHO-backed programme to facilitate poor countries’ access to coronavirus vaccin...
Banks to extend moratorium to customers to as much as 12 months
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Banks to extend moratorium to customers to as much as 12 months
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September 25, 2020
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the ECCU Bankers’ Association have decided maintain the support programme to customers by extending the ...
Mavcom donates a multifunction printer to Gender Affairs Division
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Mavcom donates a multifunction printer to Gender Affairs Division
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September 25, 2020
Mavcom – the authorized Lexmark Reseller and Service center in St Vincent and the Grenadines has donated a MX521ade multifunction copier, scanner and ...
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How has COVID-19 has affected use of psychoactive substances?
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September 25, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a worldwide challenge, especially to our health system and various aspects of our lives. To better understand how COVID...
CXC reviewing results in specific subjects – MOE
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CXC reviewing results in specific subjects – MOE
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September 23, 2020
The Ministry of Education in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is unable to give a detailed report on the students’ performances in the August 2020 ...
Hairoun launches My Vibe My Land Sweepstake
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Hairoun launches My Vibe My Land Sweepstake
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September 22, 2020
The St Vincent Brewery Ltd (Hairoun) is celebrating the 41st Anniversary of Independence of St Vincent and the Grenadines by rewarding consumers in an...
Public invited to vote for FCIB Unsung Frontline Heroes
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Public invited to vote for FCIB Unsung Frontline Heroes
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September 22, 2020
With close to 100 nominations received across the region, it is now the turn of the public to help choose the FirstCaribbean Unsung Frontline Heroes i...
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Caribbean leaders to address UN General Assembly virtually
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September 22, 2020
United Nations – Caribbean leaders will on Monday begin addressing virtually the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Eight Car...
US Embassy, CARICOM Youth Ambassadors reach thousands with Virtual Professional  Development Workshop
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US Embassy, CARICOM Youth Ambassadors reach thousands with Virtual Professional Development Workshop
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September 22, 2020
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Last week, more than 5,000 persons across the Caribbean and as far away as the UK tuned into the virtual Professional Developme...
Symposium on 40 years of Election Observation hosted by the Commonwealth
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Symposium on 40 years of Election Observation hosted by the Commonwealth
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September 22, 2020
A most interesting and timely symposium on Election Observation was organized online by the Commonwealth Secretariat on September 15 and 16. It was he...
Hairoun launches ‘My Vibe My Land’ Sweepstake
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Hairoun launches ‘My Vibe My Land’ Sweepstake
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September 19, 2020
The St Vincent Brewery Ltd ( Hairoun) is celebrating the 41st Anniversary of Independence of St Vincent and the Grenadines by rewarding consumers in a...
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Rose Place  businessman with 38 convictions cries ‘spite’
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Rose Place businessman with 38 convictions cries ‘spite’
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June 24, 2025
A Rose Place man who was convicted for the 39th time, after he was caught with 964 grammes of cannabis in his shop said he was being spitefully treate...
Former St Joseph’s Convent, Kingstown student cries for help
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Former St Joseph’s Convent, Kingstown student cries for help
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June 24, 2025
Life is becoming very hard for an ailing woman who takes care of her elderly mother, but who has now lost her ability to do so. “I can’t even do anyth...
SVG welcomes new British High Commissioner
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SVG welcomes new British High Commissioner
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June 24, 2025
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK), has announced the appointment of Simon Mustard as the new British High Commissioner to St. Vincent and the ...
Advisory Council launches ‘Ignite – the Official Talent Search’
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Advisory Council launches ‘Ignite – the Official Talent Search’
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June 24, 2025
The Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Youth has launched “Ignite – The Official Talent Search”, a national competition aimed at discovering and ce...
Road rage almost lands ‘Bagga’ van driver in jail
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Road rage almost lands ‘Bagga’ van driver in jail
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June 24, 2025
A Barrouallie omni-bus driver, who opened another driver’s door, raised a knife at him, then punched his shoulder after their vehicles’ wheels touched...

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