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October 22, 2010
by Shenica Haynes Fri, Oct 22, 2010 Emancipated from the tyranny of slavery, Our ancestors can only celebrate a physical liberty Free from the chains ...
Seniors get treated to a day of pampering
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October 22, 2010
Suzanne’s Hair Studio was definitely the place to be on Wednesday this week, as senior citizens were once again treated to a day of relaxation, pamp...
Rosie – I am my own boss!
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October 22, 2010
Rosie Williams does not see herself working for people. She thinks being one’s own boss is the way to go. And who can blame her? Making her liveliho...
Golden girl looking for greater things
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October 22, 2010
Vincentian Natasha Mayers, who eventually won the gold medal in the Women’s 100 metres at the just concluded Commonwealth Games in India, says that ...
Vincentian triumphs over adversity
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October 22, 2010
I am Ayanna Baptiste At the age of 12, the average girl would be singing along to songs by the latest pop sensation, be stationed in front of the comp...
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by Ebenezer Duncan (c) 1. Oh there’s a lovely island in the Caribbean Seas     With cocoa, citrus, coconut and fine banana trees    ...
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by Ronald E Browne Like a woman in the pangs of labour You who from the bowels of the earth was forged Gushed forth from the womb of the Car...
God Bless Our Homeland
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by Patrick Prescod (c) 1969 1. God bless our homeland     Fair Isle of the Carib Sea     May peace and justice here be found     Wh...
This Island
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by Bomani (c) 2006 1. It’s been so many years since I’ve left my home Now that I’m gone I’ve got to return Those places that I’ve ...
St. Vincent, I Love You
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by Alston Becket Cyrus (c) 1977 1. St Vincent my homeland, you gave me no mansion No gold no diamond, yet I love you a million For the thing...
Our Nation Is Born
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by Kenneth “Vibrating Scakes” Alleyne (c) 1979 INTRO We are all moving on together So we must now plan collectively for a brighter day N...
A Country To Build
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by Age (c) 2000 1. This blessed country has seen its best days Just look at it now it’s torn to pieces How did we get to this point aint n...
Put Your Country First
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October 23, 2009
23.OCT.09 by I-Pa (c) 1992 1. This country is full of diehards and strong heads Most of them believe they cant feel the pinch Lord they are strong sup...
Suzanne’s gives seniors Independence treat
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October 23, 2009
With every strand of hair Suzanne Goodluck and her staff touched on Wednesday this week, the hearts of many senior citizens were touched, too.{{more}}...
Two more win with LIME this Christmas
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December 23, 2008
LIME continues to reward its e-top up agents for hard work this Christmas. This week’s winners in the massive LIME Christmas promotions are Reynold ...
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December 23, 2008
Now residing in Ethiopia, Raymond ‘Bandi’ Payne has forwarded some of his Banana Art work to his homeland St.Vincent and the Grenadines. A mini ex...
Spectacular light up for Layou town
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December 23, 2008
Last Sunday evening the South Leeward town of Layou was transformed into a city of light when the community launched its Christmas lighting and Nine M...
Browne’s gives Lowmans residents Christmas treat
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December 23, 2008
So far, two lucky customers have walked away with gift baskets from Browne’s Hardware, in their Christmas promotion dubbed “Christmas Awards”. C...
Police Band lights  up Paul’s Avenue
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December 23, 2008
Paul’s Avenue had a strong, loud, police presence last Tuesday night - and many residents were seen with their hands up, as the police issued comman...
Johnson lights up Sion Hill Song Contest
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December 23, 2008
Michael Johnson, who goes by the sobriquet “Mo Juice”, won the first ever Christmas Song Contest, which formed part of the official Lighting Up Ce...
Farine making still important part of Christmas
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December 23, 2008
The busy shoppers, the lights and the gifts signal that Christmas is near, but for Aaron Roberts, farine making is an important part of the Christmas ...
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December 23, 2008
This year, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (Port) is making preparations for an influx of Christmas barrels.{{more}} The Port, over t...
LIME Port Police Carollers top up
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December 23, 2008
The Top Cop is of the view that events like the Police Christmas Carolling Contest relieve stress and anger and foster a closer relationship with the ...
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December 23, 2008
19.DEC.08 EDITOR: Have you ever searched your Bible for the truth about Christmas? At the celebration of Christmas each year, you will observe that a ...
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December 23, 2008
19.DEC.08 Editor: We are just a couple days away from the celebration of Christmas. We can argue and debate about the date of the birth of Christ. The...
Christmas not like days gone by
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December 23, 2008
by J. Soso-Vincent 19.DEC.08 Despite the hustle and bustle that comes with the Christmas season, many believe that it has lost its meaning - no longer...
Minister wants festival to be alcoholic free
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December 23, 2008
Nine Mornings festivities will be free of alcoholic beverages, even if Minister of Culture René Baptiste has to get a law passed to ensure that it is...
CHRISTMAS TREAT
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December 23, 2008
by J. Soso-Vincent 19.DEC.08 It’s that time of year again, when Santa brings gifts for all the well-behaved children. The pre-school-aged children w...
Gospel Fest groups Praise Him in Dance
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October 24, 2008
Celebrating under the theme “Praise Him in the Dance,” the St Vincent and the Grenadines Gospel Fest Committee held their 4th annual Dance Showcas...
SVG loses a nation builder
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October 24, 2008
The woman who many considered the First Lady of the Marriaqua Valley will be laid to rest tomorrow. Velma Venita Browne, known to almost everyone as A...
Digicel sponsors Miss Heritage pageant
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October 24, 2008
24.OCT.08 Digicel, the friendly telecommunications giant has once again stepped forward to support local culture.{{more}} On Friday, October 17th at t...
Montaque looking to spread its wings
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October 24, 2008
With ten fruit products already on the shelves of supermarkets here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as a number of other regional and intern...
JEMS honours 11 with awards
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October 24, 2008
Eleven outstanding Vincentians including the late Dr Earle Kirby were honoured on Saturday, October 11th at a ceremony organized by the JEMS Progressi...
Kemi-Ann Wilkinson  is top Junior Saver
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October 24, 2008
A five-year-old is the winner of the 2008 Junior Savers award. Kemi-Ann Wilkinson received her award at the Co-operative department awards ceremony he...
Fancy women to get international award
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October 24, 2008
Women’s groups across the globe celebrated International Day of Rural Women on Wednesday, October 15. For the Fancy Community Help Group (FCHG), tha...