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Young man sentenced to 8 years for armed trespass and theft
From the Courts, News
Young man sentenced to 8 years for armed trespass and theft
Webmaster 
November 7, 2023
A young man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of trespassing into the house of a retired principal and stealing ov...
Family trying to identify ‘angel’ who prayed for injured man
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Family trying to identify ‘angel’ who prayed for injured man
Webmaster 
November 7, 2023
The family of Dario Browne who is still hospitalized after being injured in an accident last September, believe that the prayers of an “angel” at the ...
Former civil servant jailed for 38 years for murder of his wife
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Former civil servant jailed for 38 years for murder of his wife
Clare 
November 6, 2023
A former civil servant has been sentenced to 38 years imprisonment for the murder of his wife. On August 16, 2023 , a jury found that Mitchell Israel,...
Three deaths bring homicide count in SVG to 47
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Three deaths bring homicide count in SVG to 47
Clare 
November 6, 2023
Local police detectives were kept busy over the weekend as three deaths over three days brought the homicide count in St Vincent and the Grenadines (S...
Speed limits in SVG range from 15 – 30 mph, police remind drivers
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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
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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...
Community effort saves the day for 7-year-old
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Community effort saves the day for 7-year-old
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November 3, 2023
IN A heart warming display of unity and community spirit, a seven-year-old girl who went missing after school on Wednesday has been found safe and sou...
Tragic end  for 3-year-old in Diamond (+Video)
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Tragic end for 3-year-old in Diamond (+Video)
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
by Christina Smith When emergency personnel left the scene of a house fire in Diamond, the older brother of a deceased toddler walked through the smok...
National Youth Cricketers named among 2023  National Scholars
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National Youth Cricketers named among 2023 National Scholars
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November 3, 2023
Story and photos by Robertson S Henry Two accomplished national youth cricketers, 19-year-old medium fast bowler Solomon Bascombe and 18-year-old off-...
Youth chastised for assaulting conductor and ordered to pay fine
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Youth chastised for assaulting conductor and ordered to pay fine
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November 3, 2023
A magistrate has chastised a youth for “chucking” a conductor in his throat and boxing him about his face repeatedly after refusing to pay the van far...
BOSVG worker passes away days after her 27th birthday
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BOSVG worker passes away days after her 27th birthday
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
On Independence Day, Friday, October 27, Jamilia Jones celebrated her 27th birthday, but four days later, relatives and friends were mourning her deat...
Despite pleas for leniency by prosecutor, man jailed for beating girlfriend
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Despite pleas for leniency by prosecutor, man jailed for beating girlfriend
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October 31, 2023
A Penniston resident, for whom the prosecutor and a lawyer pleaded for a non-custodial sentence, has been jailed for beating his girlfriend. Shawn Col...
Marika Baptiste – From a promise in 2016 to a  National Scholar in 2023
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Marika Baptiste – From a promise in 2016 to a National Scholar in 2023
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October 31, 2023
In life, some individuals stand out as beacons of inspiration and promise. Marika Baptiste, an 18-year-old national scholar from the quiet village of ...
44th homicide victim was a creature of habit
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44th homicide victim was a creature of habit
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October 31, 2023
Persons close to Deshawn “Toby” Slater believe that the habit he had cultivated of leaving his girlfriend’s Murray’s Village home in the wee hours of ...
PM announces tax break and minimum wage increase for 2024
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PM announces tax break and minimum wage increase for 2024
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October 31, 2023
The salary threshold below which no personal income tax is charged will be increased from the current $22,000 annually to $25,000 in January 2024. Als...
‘Independence from Fear’ plan disclosed to combat violent crime
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‘Independence from Fear’ plan disclosed to combat violent crime
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October 31, 2023
The Government has devised a plan to fight violent crime here, with illegal guns and homicides being among the main targets. The plan, dubbed “Indepen...
Permanent home being sought for Everything Vincy Plus Expo  (+Video)
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Permanent home being sought for Everything Vincy Plus Expo (+Video)
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October 31, 2023
Organizers of the Everything Vincy Plus Expo, Invest SVG, have recognized the growth of the event since its inception in 2017 and have embarked on the...
Shane Cadogan says  Ambassador appointment will help with plans
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Shane Cadogan says Ambassador appointment will help with plans
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October 31, 2023
This country’s youngest diplomat Shane Cadogan, 22, says he will use his appointment as a sporting ambassador as an additional tool in his push to bui...
Rural transformation, mental wellness and love
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Rural transformation, mental wellness and love
Clare 
October 30, 2023
by Saboto Caesar Minister of Agriculture and Rural Transformation Sunday 29th October, I attended Sunday morning Independence Day worship at two Churc...
SVG records largest  number of Scholarship awardees
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SVG records largest number of Scholarship awardees
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October 26, 2023
The future of St Vincent and the Grenadines shines brighter than ever as the nation celebrates a record-breaking year for National Scholarships. On Tu...
Long time competitors forge lasting bond on  road to the PM’s Award
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Long time competitors forge lasting bond on road to the PM’s Award
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October 26, 2023
by Ari Shaw DeBique and David Dunn, two exceptionally talented students from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College’s (SVGCC) Division of...
St Vincent Grammar  School sweeps Public Speaking competition
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St Vincent Grammar School sweeps Public Speaking competition
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October 26, 2023
It was clear from the outset of the Lions Club South/Flow National Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition that Christian Joseph left his nerves...
Customs Officer to repay over $68,000 stolen from Government
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Customs Officer to repay over $68,000 stolen from Government
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October 26, 2023
A Customs Officer who says he stole over $145,000 from the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines to support his mother, who has been diagnosed w...
Police confirm home search in Layou homicide investigation (+VIDEO)
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Police confirm home search in Layou homicide investigation (+VIDEO)
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
The top brass of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has confirmed that a police “check” was carried out at the home of one ...
Priest charged with rape, steps away from ministry
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Priest charged with rape, steps away from ministry
Clare 
October 24, 2023
A Roman Catholic priest serving in the Diocese of Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines was on Monday charged with rape and indecent assault. Kizit...
Fatal shooting of Lauders farmer brings SVG homicide count to 43
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Fatal shooting of Lauders farmer brings SVG homicide count to 43
Christina 
October 20, 2023
The Police in the South-Central Division are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Lauders on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Dead is L...
Vincentian elected as JCI West Indies vice president
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Vincentian elected as JCI West Indies vice president
Webmaster 
October 20, 2023
President of St Vincent Jaycees Casey De Freitas has been elected to the post of vice president of JCI West Indies, his term to begin in 2024. His ele...
Jury rejects young man’s defence of misidentification in aggravated burglary case
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Jury rejects young man’s defence of misidentification in aggravated burglary case
Webmaster 
October 20, 2023
A New Montrose man’s attempt to establish a case of misidentification fell through last Friday, when he was found guilty for committing aggravated bur...
Chiefman sentenced to 14 years for firearm possession
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Chiefman sentenced to 14 years for firearm possession
Webmaster 
October 20, 2023
Devorn “Chiefman” Charles will spend the next 14 and a half years of his life in prison for possessing a gun with intent to murder, in a case in which...
No permission granted for operation of Ferris wheel – Minister
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No permission granted for operation of Ferris wheel – Minister
Webmaster 
October 20, 2023
The Government has not granted approval for the operation of a Ferris wheel in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Deputy Prime Minister, Montgomery Daniel...
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 ...
Layou man shot, dies
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Layou man shot, dies
Webmaster 
October 17, 2023
When “Smoke” started working on the construction site of Sandals Resorts in Buccament a few months ago, he simmered down and started behaving differen...
Heat wave affecting food production – Minister
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Heat wave affecting food production – Minister
Webmaster 
October 17, 2023
Although the extreme temperatures felt across the country in the last few months have cooled slightly, the effects of the heat wave are expected to ha...
Dead man’s home ransacked  by police,  family  distressed (+Video)
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Dead man’s home ransacked by police, family distressed (+Video)
Webmaster 
October 17, 2023
A group of police officers has been accused of adding to the distress of a murder victim’s family after they destroyed the front door of the dead man’...
2023 Pink Cap Walk makes history with largest attendance
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2023 Pink Cap Walk makes history with largest attendance
Webmaster 
October 17, 2023
Students across the country came out in large numbers on Friday to make the annual Pink Cap Walk, hosted by the SVG Medical Association (SVGMA), the l...
From Trench Town, Sandy Bay to top honours
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From Trench Town, Sandy Bay to top honours
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October 17, 2023
A young man from Trench Town in Sandy Bay is using education to help him rise to a new level above the trenches. When Brenon Cato graduated from the U...
Cloud of drama surrounds Miss SVG pageant as calls are made for winner to be stripped of her crown
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Cloud of drama surrounds Miss SVG pageant as calls are made for winner to be stripped of her crown
Webmaster 
October 13, 2023
“Distasteful” but not grounds to be stripped of her crown. This is the position expressed by the SVG Beauty Shows Committee (BSC) with regard to the s...
‘Risky’ design from Poshelle takes ‘Best Evening Wear’
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‘Risky’ design from Poshelle takes ‘Best Evening Wear’
Webmaster 
October 13, 2023
When Lisa Cordice decided to go the unconventional route with the design of Royesha Telemaque’s winning gown for the Miss SVG 2023 pageant, she knew s...
Officials concerned about unsustainable practices during wildlife hunting season
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Officials concerned about unsustainable practices during wildlife hunting season
Webmaster 
October 13, 2023
The Forestry Department has expressed concern about unsustainable practices occurring within wildlife hunting season in St Vincent and the Grenadines ...
Two College students tie for the Prime Minister’s award for 2023
News
Two College students tie for the Prime Minister’s award for 2023
Webmaster 
October 13, 2023
Two students of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College will receive the Prime Minister’s award for being the most outstanding performers ...
Arena blooms in Miss SVG Pageant
Front Page
Arena blooms in Miss SVG Pageant
Webmaster 
October 10, 2023
Arena Foy, Miss Massy Stores, rose above eight other contestants last Saturday night to capture the Miss SVG 2023 crown, at a well attended show at th...
Vincentian dies in Jamaica road accident
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Vincentian dies in Jamaica road accident
Webmaster 
October 10, 2023
A Vincentian national is dead and a motorist in custody facing a charge of causing death by dangerous driving following a collision on the Dunn’s Rive...
New CoP calls on local  media to help in crime fight
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New CoP calls on local media to help in crime fight
Webmaster 
October 10, 2023
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police (Acting) Enville Williams is calling on local media organizations not to join the bandwagon of persons bash...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
News
‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
News
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
News
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
News
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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