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Weekend rains leave SVG in muddy mess
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Weekend rains leave SVG in muddy mess
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November 12, 2024
by Christina Smith A strong tropical wave followed by unstable conditions dumped inches of rain across the country over the weekend resulting in flood...
Toddlers burnt in house fire laid to rest
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Toddlers burnt in house fire laid to rest
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November 12, 2024
An atmosphere of sadness filled the compound and surroundings of the Wesleyan Holiness Church in Georgetown on Saturday, November 8, 2024, as the fune...
Technical Institute puts students’ work on display
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Technical Institute puts students’ work on display
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November 12, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel The Kingstown Technical Institute (KTI), hosted a Skills City Showcase on Thursday, November 7, 2024, intended to enlighten the publ...
Retired cop accuses former employer of withholding gratuity
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Retired cop accuses former employer of withholding gratuity
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November 8, 2024
A retired 20-year veteran of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is accusing his former employer of withholding his gratuity...
Brewster provides employment for BARTEC masonry graduates
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Brewster provides employment for BARTEC masonry graduates
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November 8, 2024
Three men, who graduated from the Barrouallie Technical Institute (BARTEC) a week ago, were offered immediate employment by the Constituency Represent...
SVG welcomes first ship for 2024-2025 cruise season
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SVG welcomes first ship for 2024-2025 cruise season
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November 8, 2024
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) and SVG Port Authority on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, welcomed the arrival of Mein Schif...
Renwick Rose publishes three-book series
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Renwick Rose publishes three-book series
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November 8, 2024
One of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ (SVG) foremost social commentators and journalists has published three volumes in a series titled ‘Reflections’....
Dr. J.P Eustace Memorial cops Lions Club Public Speaking title
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Dr. J.P Eustace Memorial cops Lions Club Public Speaking title
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November 8, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel There was a massive eruption of applause in the Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, when Rahj Bulze was announced as...
‘Small man’ not left out in cannabis industry – Dr Jerrol Thompson
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‘Small man’ not left out in cannabis industry – Dr Jerrol Thompson
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November 5, 2024
More than 150 individuals from the region and internationally converged on St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) over the weekend for the first Cannabli...
Twenty-two students graduate at Bartech
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Twenty-two students graduate at Bartech
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November 5, 2024
A lack of three meals per day, inadequate finances, and problems with child care were among the challenges that some trainees had to overcome in order...
Reparations call will not go away, says  PM Gonsalves
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Reparations call will not go away, says PM Gonsalves
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November 5, 2024
As many Europeans continue to make negative comments towards countries demanding reparations, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has doubled down, des...
Pre-preschoolers turn out smartly for mock Independence Parade
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Pre-preschoolers turn out smartly for mock Independence Parade
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November 5, 2024
The National Association of Early Childhood Educators of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Inc. (NAECE-SVG) hosted its annual Independence mock parade on...
District Stairs helping survivors of Langley Park fire rebuild
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District Stairs helping survivors of Langley Park fire rebuild
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November 5, 2024
In response to the devastating fire in Georgetown on October 23, 2024, which claimed the lives of two young children, District Stairs SVG Ltd, said it...
Woman shot dead in Murray’s Village
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Woman shot dead in Murray’s Village
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November 1, 2024
On the night she was shot, well known vendor, Marilyn “Maro” John, willingly handed over the money she had on her and pleaded with the three gunmen, a...
PM ‘extremely upset’ over being given wrong information on re-opening of BCK
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PM ‘extremely upset’ over being given wrong information on re-opening of BCK
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November 1, 2024
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves said that he is “extremely upset” over his absence at the opening of the renovated Bishop’s College in Kingstown, wh...
Fisherman dies  after being struck by vehicle in Calliaqua
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Fisherman dies after being struck by vehicle in Calliaqua
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November 1, 2024
Fisherman William “Maffi” Holder, a 44 year old resident of Villa, died at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) last Monday, October 28, 2024, aft...
SVGFF welcomes government’s push for semi-professional Football league
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SVGFF welcomes government’s push for semi-professional Football league
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November 1, 2024
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) said it is fully on board with a proposal made the government of St Vincent and the Gren...
PM Gonsalves announces Cost of Living and other  financial support for locals
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PM Gonsalves announces Cost of Living and other financial support for locals
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November 1, 2024
A specific type of financial assistance is on the way for 3000 persons who have been deemed as living in dire financial straits. Dubbed the COLA Speci...
Three sisters, three national scholars
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Three sisters, three national scholars
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November 1, 2024
Rounding out this year of National scholarship awards, is Jay-Anna Edwards who not only was granted a national scholarship for five years, but also ca...
Mother  distressed after losing her two youngest  children
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Mother distressed after losing her two youngest children
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October 25, 2024
Mere hours after she had spoken to her children Deron Jr and Dira Peters, mom, Shemille Peters, had to rush to a scene in Georgetown where her two you...
Royal Navy  sailors enjoy welcome ‘home time’ ahead of  Independence Parade
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Royal Navy sailors enjoy welcome ‘home time’ ahead of Independence Parade
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October 25, 2024
by Christina Smith Relatives of Vincentians who are serving in the British Royal Navy visiting for the 45th anniversary Independence will no doubt be ...
Bishop’s College aim to  re-open next week
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Bishop’s College aim to re-open next week
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October 25, 2024
by EldontÉ Samuel The sound of power saws cutting through materials, and the arrangement of boards, was audible on the premises of the Bishop’s Colleg...
Suzanne and Friends give 70-plus year olds a fillip
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Suzanne and Friends give 70-plus year olds a fillip
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October 25, 2024
by Jada Chambers Senior Citizens 70 years and older were pleased with the free beauty treatment they received from Suzanne and Friends earlier this we...
Theatre Arts Festival looking to connect youth and age
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Theatre Arts Festival looking to connect youth and age
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October 25, 2024
The 2024 Ministry of Culture, Bank of St Vincent and the Grenadines (BOSVG), National Performing Arts Festival is designed this year so that young peo...
SVG rums stand out at London Rum Festival
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SVG rums stand out at London Rum Festival
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October 18, 2024
RUMS from St Vincent and the Grenadines were a big attraction at the London Rum Festival, the world’s longest-running rum festival. Introduced in 2006...
BAICO policyholders to know fate Tuesday
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BAICO policyholders to know fate Tuesday
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October 18, 2024
POLICY HOLDERS in St Vincent and the Grenadines are among hundreds across the region who are eagerly awaiting the ruling of the Caribbean Court of Jus...
Two outstanding Vincentians honoured by VINCI in New York
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Two outstanding Vincentians honoured by VINCI in New York
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October 18, 2024
TWO OUTSTANDING Vincentians were honoured, and another acknowledged for her sporting prowess by the Vincentian American Independent National Charities...
Unionites urged to leave VINLEC poles alone
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Unionites urged to leave VINLEC poles alone
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October 18, 2024
THE St Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC), is suffering great loss, even as it is working to restore power in the Southern Grenadines, particularly...
Unreasonable police bill for Cricket says PM
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Unreasonable police bill for Cricket says PM
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October 18, 2024
“LET’S BE REASONABLE.” This is the plea of Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves to police officers who recently provided security during this country’s ...
Income support for hurricane victims to roll out next month
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Income support for hurricane victims to roll out next month
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October 18, 2024
FAMILIES IN ST VINCENT and the Grenadines who were adversely affected by the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 1, 2024, are to receive further assist...
Retired educator chopped, robbed in Sandy Bay
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Retired educator chopped, robbed in Sandy Bay
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October 15, 2024
Police are investigating an incident in Sandy Bay which has left a retired educator nursing chop wounds about his body at the weekend. Around noon on ...
Larger and cooler parade  for 45th Independence  Anniversary – SoP Simmons
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Larger and cooler parade for 45th Independence Anniversary – SoP Simmons
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October 15, 2024
Troops participating in the 45th Independence night parade on October 27, 2024, are welcoming the change as previous parades held during the day resul...
Hundreds come out to share ‘messages of hope’ at breast cancer walk
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Hundreds come out to share ‘messages of hope’ at breast cancer walk
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October 15, 2024
The streets of Kingstown were coloured pink on Friday, October 11, 2024, as hundreds of Ministry of Health stakeholders, school children and cancer su...
Vincy Heat scores first win against El Salvador
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Vincy Heat scores first win against El Salvador
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October 15, 2024
St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Senior Men’s Football team, Vincy Heat put the disappointment of last Thursday’s 3-2 loss to El Salvador behind with a ...
NDP promises to give year-end bonuses from CBI income
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NDP promises to give year-end bonuses from CBI income
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October 15, 2024
The New Democratic Party (NDP) insists that there is a cost-of-living crisis in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), and party leader, Dr Godwin Frida...
350 local workers to help build new Hospital
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350 local workers to help build new Hospital
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October 11, 2024
The construction of the new Acute Referral Hospital in Arnos Vale, is expected to be completed by a local workforce of 300-plus workers. Preliminary w...
Four new speakers stolen from St George’s Anglican Cathedral, Kingstown
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Four new speakers stolen from St George’s Anglican Cathedral, Kingstown
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October 11, 2024
One day before the visit to the Windward Islands Anglican Diocese of the outgoing Bishop of the Episcopal Church, four brand new speakers were stolen ...
Jet Blue passengers, crew receive warm welcome on inaugural flight
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Jet Blue passengers, crew receive warm welcome on inaugural flight
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October 11, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, marked a historic day for St Vincent and the Grenadines’ aviation service with the inauguration of non-stop flights from J...
Local artist receives Knighthood in Malta
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Local artist receives Knighthood in Malta
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October 11, 2024
Local artist and entrepreneur, Calvert Jones has been knighted under the ancient and prestigious lineage of the Knights of Malta (KMFAP). The conferme...
Candlelight memorial for Special Needs Youth who drowned
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Candlelight memorial for Special Needs Youth who drowned
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October 11, 2024
Residents of Sandy Bay and surrounding areas will be paying respect to a beloved son of the soil, whose body was recently fished out of the sea at Owi...
‘Royal dream’ comes true  for Miss SVG
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‘Royal dream’ comes true for Miss SVG
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October 8, 2024
by Eldonte Samuel At a media event on Tuesday, September 17,2024, Zada Stephens expressed her desire to be crowned this year’s Miss SVG, saying it was...
‘Thoughts and prayers’ not enough says Union Island climate change activist
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‘Thoughts and prayers’ not enough says Union Island climate change activist
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October 8, 2024
“We are tired of the platitudes and the thoughts and prayers that without meaningful action…”. These were the parting words which Union Island lawyer ...
Women  allegedly involved in Langley Park Primary School  melee plead not guilty
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Women allegedly involved in Langley Park Primary School melee plead not guilty
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October 8, 2024
Three women charged in connection with a melee seen on a Facebook video in circulation, pleaded not guilty in court yesterday, Monday, October 7, 2024...
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Contribution of Indians to SVG applauded
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Contribution of Indians to SVG applauded
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June 6, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has applauded the contributions made to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) by the Indian community here, noting t...
Stakeholders lament  impact of road traffic  incidents amidst fatality
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Stakeholders lament impact of road traffic incidents amidst fatality
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June 6, 2025
While stakeholders in health, law enforcement and motor insurance were expressing concern about the negative impact the high number of road traffic ac...
Coroner’s Inquest concluded into Death of Vincentian-born lass in the UK
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Coroner’s Inquest concluded into Death of Vincentian-born lass in the UK
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June 6, 2025
A Coroner’s Inquest in the United Kingdom (UK) has found that Vincentian, Judea “Bossgyal Judi” Cordice, who died by suicide was 22 weeks pregnant. Ea...
Middle-aged man, who does not want his father to see him in prison, jailed
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Middle-aged man, who does not want his father to see him in prison, jailed
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June 6, 2025
A 45 year old man with 33 convictions has told a Senior Magistrate that he does not want his foreign-based father to see him in prison when he returns...
Rockies labourer charged with Criminal Assault
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Rockies labourer charged with Criminal Assault
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June 6, 2025
A 35-year-old labourer of Rockies, charged with the offence of criminal assault, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation, and had his m...

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