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August 23, 2024

The circumstances which led to the death of an 11-year-old Vermont boy are still being investigated by the police, with some residents in the rural co...

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Researcher says poll results are valid ‘snapshot’ of views of SVG voters

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August 23, 2024

by Christina Smith The lead researcher on a recent political poll conducted in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has said while it is “yet to be see...

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Kartel pleased with health care received in SVG

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August 23, 2024

Jamaican entertainer, Adidja Azim “Vybz Kartel” Palmer said he is pleased with the level of health care he has received so far in St Vincent and the G...

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Students not making it to University due to poor performance on Maths and English

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August 23, 2024

Statistics from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) show that from 2018 to now, the region has been losing almost 11,500 students on average who ...

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More cheating in CXC exams in 2024

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August 23, 2024

Student posing as another student; cheating using cellular phones; and absenteeism are three major concerns that plagued this year’s Caribbean Examina...

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Beneficiaries double in Back to School programme

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August 23, 2024

More than 12,000 students from the Grenadines and those who have been affected by Hurricane Beryl on the mainland will receive assistance from the Gov...

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Beneficiaries double in Back to School programme

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August 23, 2024

More than 12,000 students from the Grenadines and those who have been affected by Hurricane Beryl on the mainland will receive assistance from the Gov...

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School repair bill expected to quadruple due to hurricane damage

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August 23, 2024

Money allocated by the government for the annual school repair programme is expected to surpass the initial budgeted amount due to damage from Hurrica...

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Grenadines parents urged to decide on schooling for their children

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August 23, 2024

As parents and students await the reopening of schools, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is calling on parents from the Grenadines to decide now, whe...

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Missing $40 earns South Rivers resident a custodial sentence

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August 23, 2024

A South Rivers man, who ‘charged’ a firearm at his girlfriend after suspecting that she had stolen $40 from his bag was sentenced to prison for crimin...

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Sandals Foundation aims to raise US$100,000 from its Island Challenge event in SVG

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August 23, 2024

Within five months of operations, Sandals St Vincent and the Grenadines, through its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation Island, will be seeking...