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Institute of Governance and Politics to host Inaugural Lecture
Press Release
Institute of Governance and Politics to host Inaugural Lecture
Clare 
November 26, 2023
The Institute of Governance and Politics (IGPLAC) will host its inaugural lecture on Monday, November 27, at 7:00 pm at the Methodist Church Hall. The...
Republic Bank St Lucia wins ECCU Bank of the Year award
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Republic Bank St Lucia wins ECCU Bank of the Year award
Webmaster 
November 24, 2023
Republic Bank (EC) St Lucia has been recognized as the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Bank of the Year for Corporate Social Responsibili...
Commissioner of Police International Men’s Day Message
Press Release
Together we can reduce incidents of suicide
Commissioner of Police International Men’s Day Message
Clare 
November 19, 2023
November 18, 2023-Kingstown – International Men's Day (IMD) is celebrated annually on the 19th day of November. According to Wikipedia Free Encycloped...
Bar Association elects new Executive
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Bar Association elects new Executive
Webmaster 
November 17, 2023
A new executive has been elected for the St Vincent and the Grenadines Bar Association for the 2023 - 2025 term. The Executive members are: President ...
Digicel  revs up Christmas across SVG
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Digicel revs up Christmas across SVG
Webmaster 
November 17, 2023
This holiday season Digicel is driving the Christmas spirit across the country with its ‘Rev Up Your Christmas’ promotion. Customers all across St Vin...
Flash Flood Watch in effect for SVG until Sunday
Press Release
Flash Flood Watch in effect for SVG until Sunday
Clare 
November 11, 2023
Issued at 6:00 pm, Friday 10th November, 2023 Partly cloudy-cloudy skies with periods of rain, inter-mixing with overcast skies,  occasional strong gu...
Statement by CARICOM on the Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy
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Statement by CARICOM on the Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy
Webmaster 
November 7, 2023
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana - Wednesday, 25 October 2023) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the V...
Virgin Atlantic expands  service to  SVG in 2024
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Virgin Atlantic expands service to SVG in 2024
Webmaster 
November 7, 2023
Virgin Atlantic will, from January 2024 offer three flights per week from St Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Kingdom. At present, the airline...
Speed limits in SVG range from 15 – 30 mph, police remind drivers
Breaking News, Press Release
Speed limits in SVG range from 15 – 30 mph, police remind drivers
Clare 
November 5, 2023
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) says it is deeply concerned about the frequency of motor vehicle accidents and incidenc...
PM Gonsalves given Chieftancy title Omowale of Ota
Breaking News, Press Release
PM Gonsalves given Chieftancy title Omowale of Ota
Clare 
November 5, 2023
The King of Ota in Ogun State Nigeria, His Royal Majesty Oba Prof. Adeyemi Abdulkabir has bestowed upon Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves the Chieftai...
Ministers James and Browne hold fruitful meetings in Taiwan
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Ministers James and Browne hold fruitful meetings in Taiwan
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Carlos James, and Minister of Urban Development, Sea Ports, Local Government...
SVG robotics team ranks 67th in global challenge  in Singapore
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SVG robotics team ranks 67th in global challenge in Singapore
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
A team from St Vincent and the Grenadines placed 67th out of 191 countries in a global robotics challenge that took place in Singapore recently. The 2...
Problem Child donates sign to Central Police Station
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Problem Child donates sign to Central Police Station
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
The Central Police Station will be given a facelift of sorts, compliments a sign donated by cultural ambassador Shertz ‘Problem Child’ James. On Monda...
Youlou Pan Movement elects new executive
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Youlou Pan Movement elects new executive
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
A new executive has been elected to run the Youlou Pan Movement. Rodney Small was re-elected President of the organization whose new term will run for...
Two Vincentian entrepreneurs  selected for exchange visit to Qatar
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Two Vincentian entrepreneurs selected for exchange visit to Qatar
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
Two green entrepreneurs from St Vincent and the Grenadines are among eight business owners selected under the Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship...
PM Gonsalves attends Canada-CARICOM Summit
Press Release
PM Gonsalves attends Canada-CARICOM Summit
Christina 
October 18, 2023
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, is in attendance at the Canada-CARICOM Summit from October 17 to 19, 2023. Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau is ...
Lions Club South celebrates 45th anniversary
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Lions Club South celebrates 45th anniversary
Webmaster 
October 17, 2023
The Lions Club St Vincent South on Monday October 9 celebrated 45 years of service with a charter night cocktail at Myah’s Suites in Diamond. The even...
Fuel surcharge rate will increase for October bills – VINLEC
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Fuel surcharge rate will increase for October bills – VINLEC
Clare 
October 14, 2023
St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC) has advised that an increase in the Fuel Surcharge rate will be applicable on bills for October 2023...
Statement of the Gov’t of SVG on current hostilities in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine
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Statement of the Gov’t of SVG on current hostilities in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine
Clare 
October 14, 2023
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (GOSVG) endorses the statement of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) issued on October 9, 2023, on the...
Vincentian awarded prestigious US Fulbright Scholarship
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Vincentian awarded prestigious US Fulbright Scholarship
Webmaster 
October 13, 2023
Jai-Len Williams, a national of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is currently in the United States pursuing graduate studies, funded by the US Gove...
CARICOM calls for cease fire between Israel and Palestine
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CARICOM calls for cease fire between Israel and Palestine
Webmaster 
October 13, 2023
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) said in a statement it abhors the attacks in Israel and the counterattacks in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. “Fu...
Vincentian chosen to participate in international exchange program in the US
Press Release
Vincentian chosen to participate in international exchange program in the US
Christina 
October 10, 2023
On October 7, Vincentian Leeza Charles travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend Partners of the America’s (PATH’s) Environmental Protection and Resilie...
Soroptimist International (SVG) celebrates graduating garment production students
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Soroptimist International (SVG) celebrates graduating garment production students
Webmaster 
October 10, 2023
Soroptimist International St Vincent and the Grenadines (SISVG) has congratulated seven graduating students from the 2022/2023 Garment Production Prog...
Life threatening surf and rip currents expected from early Monday
Press Release
Life threatening surf and rip currents expected from early Monday
Clare 
October 9, 2023
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) wishes to advise all coastal residents, sea  bathers and fisher folk to avoid using the sea over...
SVG and Republic of Benin establish diplomatic relations
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SVG and Republic of Benin establish diplomatic relations
Webmaster 
October 6, 2023
The Governments of the Republic of Benin and St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have established diplomatic relations in accordance with the provisio...
Seven Vincentians now in Singapore for robotics challenge
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Seven Vincentians now in Singapore for robotics challenge
Webmaster 
October 6, 2023
A seven-member delegation from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is now in Changi, Singapore to compete in the 2023 Edition of the FIRST Global Robo...
OECS -EU concludes European Technical  Vocational Education and Training Study Tour
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OECS -EU concludes European Technical Vocational Education and Training Study Tour
Webmaster 
October 6, 2023
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission with a 17-member delegation comprised of Ministers of Education, Permanent Secretaries,...
Press Release
CANOC hosts workshop on Climate Change
Webmaster 
October 3, 2023
The Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and the Barbados Olympic A...
Belair Government School PTA awards outstanding students
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Belair Government School PTA awards outstanding students
Webmaster 
September 26, 2023
Nine present and former students of the Belair Government School were awarded last week for outstanding performance. The 2022/2023 Prize Giving and Aw...
Nine Mornings  planning meeting to be held next week
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Nine Mornings planning meeting to be held next week
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
A meeting with all groups, organizations and individuals involved in Community Christmas Light Up and Nine Mornings activities will be held next week....
New General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Canouan
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New General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Canouan
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
Hemal Jain is the new general manager at the Mandarin Oriental Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Travel Weekly said previously, Jain served as...
Best Village Competition returns to communities across SVG
Press Release
Best Village Competition returns to communities across SVG
Webmaster 
September 22, 2023
Community groups across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are preparing for an active 2023 Independence October month as plans are already in place ...
Acting Corporal of  Police graduates with first class honours
Press Release
Acting Corporal of Police graduates with first class honours
Webmaster 
September 19, 2023
Acting Corporal of Police No. 594 Corlene Samuel has joined the list of police officers who have earned university degrees over the years. Corporal Sa...
September 22 is deadline for CXC queries and review requests
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September 22 is deadline for CXC queries and review requests
Webmaster 
September 19, 2023
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is reminding the public that the deadline for submission of queries and review requests is September 22. “On ...
Get Safe Online launches new ‘Check a Website’ service in SVG
Press Release
Get Safe Online launches new ‘Check a Website’ service in SVG
Webmaster 
September 19, 2023
Get Safe Online, one of the leading online safety resources in the world, is excited to announce the launch and introduction of its innovative ‘Check ...
Scholarships on offer for female Agriculture students at SVGCC
Press Release
Scholarships on offer for female Agriculture students at SVGCC
Webmaster 
September 19, 2023
Tuition scholarships are being made available to two female students attending the Division of Technical and Vocational Education at the St Vincent an...
Ministry of Education, UNICEF,  CDEMA host Safe School Workshops
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Ministry of Education, UNICEF, CDEMA host Safe School Workshops
Webmaster 
September 19, 2023
The Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation is collaborating with UNICEF and CDEMA to conduct two workshops as part of the Safe School Recog...
Rotary Club of St Vincent South donates sewing machines to YATE graduates
Press Release
Rotary Club of St Vincent South donates sewing machines to YATE graduates
Christina 
September 16, 2023
The Rotary Club of St Vincent South, through its Women Empowerment Project, donated four sewing machines to graduates of the Youth and Adult Training ...
Renowned mathematician to host exclusive math workshop in SVG
Press Release
Renowned mathematician to host exclusive math workshop in SVG
Webmaster 
September 15, 2023
Mathematics enthusiasts and educators are in for a treat as the world-renowned mathematician Dr Yeap Ban Har from Singapore takes centre stage at the ...
ULP Government has failed the young people of SVG – NDP
Press Release
ULP Government has failed the young people of SVG – NDP
Webmaster 
September 15, 2023
The Unity Labour Party (ULP) Government has failed the young people of St Vincent and the Grenadines, the Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has sa...
Houses being built in Cumberland for volcano affected families
Press Release
Houses being built in Cumberland for volcano affected families
Webmaster 
September 15, 2023
Eight new houses are under construction in Cumberland, part of the Government’s programme to rebuild houses for people in North Leeward who lost their...
Ex-police officer donates gloves to Traffic Branch
Press Release
Ex-police officer donates gloves to Traffic Branch
Webmaster 
September 15, 2023
Police officers attached to the Traffic Branch of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) are the beneficiaries of a donation of...
Free basic sign language classes to be offered online
Press Release
Free basic sign language classes to be offered online
Webmaster 
September 15, 2023
Voice of the Disabled will offer free basic sign language classes from next month. A release from the organisation said the classes will be taught vir...
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Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
News
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
Webmaster 
June 17, 2025
Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, saf...
Vincentian storyteller/comedian launches Children’s Book
News
Vincentian storyteller/comedian launches Children’s Book
Webmaster 
June 17, 2025
Collin Butler, a Vincentian storyteller and comedian, who resides in the Virgin Island, has launched a Children’s book, ‘Island Adventure: Caribbean T...
Police not tolerating  obscene lyrics, indecent assault this carnival season
News
Police not tolerating obscene lyrics, indecent assault this carnival season
Webmaster 
June 17, 2025
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has issued a stern warning about non-tolerance of certain behaviours usually heightened ...
Soca Monarch preliminaries at Victoria Park on Friday
News
Soca Monarch preliminaries at Victoria Park on Friday
Christina 
June 13, 2025
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) invites managers, producers, artistes and members of the public to the 2025 Soca Monarch Preliminaries. The...
Chevonne Stewart is ULP’s new candidate for Southern Grenadines
News
Chevonne Stewart is ULP’s new candidate for Southern Grenadines
Webmaster 
June 13, 2025
Chevonne Stewart was formally introduced last Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the person the Unity Labour Party (ULP) intends to be its candidate for the Sou...

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