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Working as one for the global good
Our Readers' Opinions
Working as one for the global good
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September 9, 2022
Contributed by JAUSHIEH JOSEPH WU, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY is confronting a number of unprecedent...
Create your own job
Our Readers' Opinions
Create your own job
Webmaster 
September 9, 2022
EDITOR: CSEC, CAPE, Community College, Police Academy, University, and Technical Centers are all turning out students who may join the ranks of the al...
Too many kids on the streets begging
Our Readers' Opinions
Too many kids on the streets begging
Webmaster 
September 9, 2022
EDITOR: Street kids are a norm it would seem in Kingstown. Far too many of them line the streets on a daily basis throughout the day begging. This to ...
The homicide rates across the region
Our Readers' Opinions
The homicide rates across the region
Webmaster 
September 9, 2022
EDITOR: It is dreadfully disturbing to hear of the number of gruesome and senseless homicides across the Caribbean nations, including our own St. Vinc...
A boost for SVG’s Tourism
Random Thoughts
A boost for SVG’s Tourism
Webmaster 
September 9, 2022
Two big announcements were made more or less at the same time a fortnight ago. They had to do with the return of Air Canada on scheduled twice weekly ...
Dr Becket Cyrus 90 years after
Bassy - Love Vine
Dr Becket Cyrus 90 years after
Webmaster 
September 9, 2022
Victor Layne was Kaiso King of SVG in de 1930’s. Dat’s according to Daryl, an old-time Kaisonian whose sobriquet was ‘Rose Place Lion’. Back den while...
We can walk, talk and still think
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
We can walk, talk and still think
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September 9, 2022
I had left off last week from my discourse on Electoral Reform to try and draw attention to a very important stage in our (the Caribbean) development,...
What is the state of our Union?
Dr. Fraser- Point of View
What is the state of our Union?
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September 9, 2022
Let me first congratulate Alston BECKET Cyrus on being one of 16 honorary graduands to be awarded at the graduation ceremonies at the University of th...
Pleasing International Monetary Fund Report
Editorial
Pleasing International Monetary Fund Report
Webmaster 
September 9, 2022
FOR QUITE SOME time now advertisements originating from an unknown source, which paint a very gloomy picture of the economy of St Vincent and the Gren...
Thomas Saunders teachers enforce school’s dress code
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Thomas Saunders teachers enforce school’s dress code
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September 6, 2022
Students arriving at the Thomas Saunders Secondary School yesterday, September 5 at the start of the new school year were subjected to checks by membe...
Students, teachers, happy to be back at Evesham Methodist
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Students, teachers, happy to be back at Evesham Methodist
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September 6, 2022
Despite COVID-19 measures still being in place, teachers and students of the Evesham Methodist School were happy to return to class yesterday, Monday ...
Painful nipple piercing caused me to use  profanity –  Fitz Bramble
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Painful nipple piercing caused me to use profanity – Fitz Bramble
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September 6, 2022
Member of Parliament, Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble has apologized for his use of profanity in a video that has been making the rounds on social media, sa...
Displaced families adjusting well to new homes at Orange Hill
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Displaced families adjusting well to new homes at Orange Hill
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September 6, 2022
Families from the volcanic red zone who were displaced by the April 2021 volcanic eruptions are continuing to settle into their brand new homes at Ora...
PM commends former and current Housing Ministers at distribution of houses
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PM commends former and current Housing Ministers at distribution of houses
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September 6, 2022
Former ministers of housing, Montgomery Daniel and senator Julian Francis,along with current minister of Housing, Orande Brewster received commendatio...
Volcano victims glad for their new homes at Orange Hill
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Volcano victims glad for their new homes at Orange Hill
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September 6, 2022
Eva Lavia is one of the 27 homeowners who were presented with keys to their new homes at Overland at an official ceremony last Thursday, September 1. ...
Fisherman of the year collects his prize
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Fisherman of the year collects his prize
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September 6, 2022
He had to wait a few weeks, but Earl Medford is now the grateful owner of a brand new boat engine as his prize for being the top fisher for 2022. Medf...
Absolutely Caribbean steals the show at Speciality and Fine Food Fair
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Absolutely Caribbean steals the show at Speciality and Fine Food Fair
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September 6, 2022
One business entity from St Vincent and the Grenadines was among the 10 Caribbean artisan producers recently showcased at the Speciality and Fine Food...
Pedestrian crossing placed outside school where two pupils were hurt in vehicle accident
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Pedestrian crossing placed outside school where two pupils were hurt in vehicle accident
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September 6, 2022
A pedestrian crossing is now in place on the road outside the Sandy Bay Anglican School to aid in the safety of students and provide direction for dri...
Two dead and two injured in separate shooting  incidents over the weekend
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Two dead and two injured in separate shooting incidents over the weekend
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September 6, 2022
The police say they have launched investigations into three separate shooting incidents that occurred on Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September ...
Dad from  Overland wins half million lotto jackpot
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Dad from Overland wins half million lotto jackpot
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September 6, 2022
A resident of Overland has landed the most recent National Lotteries jackpot amounting to EC$595,000. Lionel T Browne did not allow much time to elaps...
Feud between  villages results in chopping incident
From the Courts
Feud between villages results in chopping incident
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September 6, 2022
The latest casualty of feuding groups in Greiggs and Lowmans Windward is a 69-year-old father who was chopped about his body because he shielded his s...
Man accused of attempted murder of his ex, granted $30,000 bail
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Man accused of attempted murder of his ex, granted $30,000 bail
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September 6, 2022
A man accused of the attempted murder of his ex-common law wife has been allowed bail with the condition that he have no contact with the alleged vict...
Bishop’s College  students return to in-person classes after two years (+video)
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Bishop’s College students return to in-person classes after two years (+video)
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September 6, 2022
Students of Bishops College Kingstown have expressed mixed emotions about the resumption of face to face learning. After a little over two years of on...
St Lucia’s Sustainable  Development Minister is the new chairman of CDEMA
Press Release
St Lucia’s Sustainable Development Minister is the new chairman of CDEMA
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September 6, 2022
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has a new Chairman. He is St. Lucia’s Minister of Education, Sustainable Development, Innov...
KSL President calls for unity
Sports
KSL President calls for unity
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September 6, 2022
Following a very competitive race for the post of president of the revived Kingstown Soccer League (KSL), elected president, Camillo Samuel has called...
Jamaica defeats SVG to take Male Netball title
Sports
Jamaica defeats SVG to take Male Netball title
Webmaster 
September 6, 2022
St Vincent and the Grenadines lost the deciding match of the inaugural Americas Men Netball Tournament to Jamaica on Sunday 33 – 52 as the two teams b...
Seven Black Sands Swimmers set new National records in local Championships
Sports
Seven Black Sands Swimmers set new National records in local Championships
Webmaster 
September 6, 2022
Black Sands Swim Squad (BSSS) swimmers set several new records at the August 18-21 Gallagher National Swimming Championships where they won a total of...
SVG place second, cop two awards at U-17 Football tourney
Sports
SVG place second, cop two awards at U-17 Football tourney
Webmaster 
September 6, 2022
Two individual awards and second place, were St Vincent and the Grenadines’ take away from the inaugural Pride of the Caribbean Under- 17 Football Tou...
Make a difference…
Dr Jozelle Miller
Make a difference…
Webmaster 
September 6, 2022
What does it mean to make a difference? Have you ever thought about making a difference? Making a difference speaks to the ability to impact or have s...
Top-down management and ‘The Peter Principle’
Prime the pump
Top-down management and ‘The Peter Principle’
Webmaster 
September 6, 2022
Does your organization practice the top-down management style and is the organization’s structure such that you do more internal promotions than exter...
Black Trailblazers – The Williams Sisters
Editorial
Black Trailblazers – The Williams Sisters
Webmaster 
September 6, 2022
It has not been easy for people of colour to reach the top in any area of human endeavour. The legacy of hundreds of years of slavery, colonialism and...
Ministry postpones re-opening of Grammar School
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Ministry postpones re-opening of Grammar School
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
The Headmaster of the St Vincent Grammar School (SVGS) has welcomed the extensive repairs being carried out at his school, saying once the work is com...
There is no gaping hole in the education system – Minister
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There is no gaping hole in the education system – Minister
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September 2, 2022
Minister of Education, Curtis King has said “no” to claims that there is a gaping hole in the education system due to the number of teachers who are n...
Increased bus fares now in effect
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Increased bus fares now in effect
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
Stories by Kemarlie Durrant Government has approved increases in bus and taxi fares in St Vincent and the Grenadines effective yesterday, September 1....
What are your thoughts on the increase in bus fares?
Front Page
What are your thoughts on the increase in bus fares?
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
Government recently announced the approval of increased fares for omni-bus and taxi operators. The new rates came into effect on Thursday, September 1...
KCCU, Western Union join forces to provide expanded money transfer  services
News
KCCU, Western Union join forces to provide expanded money transfer services
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
The Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union launched its Western Union services at its headquarters last Tuesday, August 30 which essentially has provided ...
Macmillan campaign to help teachers  ‘Level up Literacy’
Press Release
Macmillan campaign to help teachers ‘Level up Literacy’
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
Macmillan Education Caribbean say they have launched their Level up Literacy campaign, designed to refresh teachers as they return to schools and supp...
Parliament amends Money  Services Business Act to keep pace with evolving practice
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Parliament amends Money Services Business Act to keep pace with evolving practice
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
The increased regulation of micro-financing institutions such as FastCash and QuickCash is one of the changes effected by the passage in Parliament on...
Over 800 students to get tuition scholarships
News
Over 800 students to get tuition scholarships
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
More than 800 Vincentian students will receive tuition scholarships from the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines for the 2022/2023 academic ye...
COP denies allegation of abuse
News
COP denies allegation of abuse
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
The Commissioner of Police (COP), Colin John, has denied that he tightened a plastic bag over the head of a cop who was taken into custody during the ...
Calder resident denied bail due to fear he would hamper investigations
From the Courts
Calder resident denied bail due to fear he would hamper investigations
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
A 26-year-old resident of Calder who is facing firearm charges has been denied bail due to prosecution fears he would hamper investigations into other...
Monkeypox testing is done once there’s a need – CMO ag
News
Monkeypox testing is done once there’s a need – CMO ag
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
The health authorities have been casting a wide net where it concerns testing for the monkeypox virus. When contacted this week for an update on the v...
Vincentian medical doctor authors ‘…book of quotes’
Press Release
Vincentian medical doctor authors ‘…book of quotes’
Webmaster 
September 2, 2022
Another Vincentian has added Author to their title. This time its Dr Jose Davy who has written a book titled, “Life Knows, A Book of Quotes.” This is ...
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
News
Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been given a high grade for the strides made in education during its term in office, but is concer...
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
News
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Four contestants who will be competing in the Miss SVG show later this year, made an appearance at the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition on ...
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as  Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
News
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Vincentian lawyer, Mikhail Charles, has been appointed Honorary Legal Advisor for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at its High Commission in the Un...
Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
News
Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc, (CED) has announced its upcoming Business Pitch Competition, where five dynamic entrepreneurs will compete ...
Island Journeys: Rebuilding home and hope after Hurricane Beryl, Uriel Thomas’ Story
News
Island Journeys: Rebuilding home and hope after Hurricane Beryl, Uriel Thomas’ Story
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
When Hurricane Beryl tore into Union Island in 2024, it didn’t just flatten homes it upended lives, reshaped communities, and served as another harsh ...

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