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Georgetown residents saddened by passing of popular figure, ‘Maxi’
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Georgetown residents saddened by passing of popular figure, ‘Maxi’
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February 24, 2023
Residents of Georgetown are still trying to come to terms with the death of a popular figure, Maxon Horne. The 53 year old security guard, who was als...
Deputy Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel hospitalised
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Deputy Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel hospitalised
Clare 
February 23, 2023
Deputy Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel is now warded at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted on Thursday, February 23. Reports in...
The forfeiture of 100 acres of land at Chatham Bay, Union Island by the Government (2006-2013)
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The forfeiture of 100 acres of land at Chatham Bay, Union Island by the Government (2006-2013)
Clare 
February 23, 2023
by Dr. The Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves Prime Minister Author’s Note : The story of the process leading to the forfeiture by the government of St. Vincent ...
Sentence of nurse in cocaine case sets tongues wagging
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Sentence of nurse in cocaine case sets tongues wagging
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February 21, 2023
SEVERAL PERSONS, including lawyer Jomo Thomas, are questioning the two-year, 10-month prison sentence imposed on a nurse who was found guilty of posse...
Three female entrepreneurs win WEP Business Plan Competition
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Three female entrepreneurs win WEP Business Plan Competition
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February 21, 2023
Three female entrepreneurs emerged winners in the Business Plan competition which took place on February, 17 as part of the Women’s Empowerment Projec...
Pension reform is one of our biggest challenges – PSU head
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Pension reform is one of our biggest challenges – PSU head
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February 21, 2023
President of Public Service Union, Elroy Boucher has identified as a major challenge for the union, ensuring that public servants are not disadvantage...
Man’s imprisonment for 15 years without review is an indictment on the justice system – judge
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Man’s imprisonment for 15 years without review is an indictment on the justice system – judge
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February 21, 2023
A MENTALLY ill man who has been in prison for almost 15 years without any sort of review of his case appeared in the High Court last Tuesday, February...
KPS teacher stays off job because of threat on the restroom wall
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KPS teacher stays off job because of threat on the restroom wall
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February 21, 2023
A grade six teacher at the Kingstown Preparatory School (KPS) has refused to return to teaching her Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) classes, ...
Hopewell family fear serious injuries from incomplete road work (+video)
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Hopewell family fear serious injuries from incomplete road work (+video)
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February 21, 2023
CONTRACTORS WORKING along the Richland Park road have come under heavy criticism yet again, this time from a family who narrowly escaped serious injur...
Good samaritan elated that elderly man is now in public  housing
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Good samaritan elated that elderly man is now in public housing
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February 21, 2023
Barrouallie resident, Wilma Oliver is rejoicing in gratitude as her elderly neighbour who was living in a deplorable condition , was relocated to a pu...
Union Island fishers want facelift for ‘Waterfront’ (+Video)
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Union Island fishers want facelift for ‘Waterfront’ (+Video)
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February 21, 2023
Plans by fisherfolk in Union Island to improve and expand their operations are being hindered by the lack of facilities in an area known as ‘Waterfron...
Young architect credits PRYME grant for pushing his business to a new level
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Young architect credits PRYME grant for pushing his business to a new level
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February 17, 2023
Architectural designer, James Campbell is cautioning youths in St Vincent and the Grenadines to never underestimate the level of education it takes to...
Retired educator and fish  enthusiast taking inventory of river fish in St Vincent (+ video)
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Retired educator and fish enthusiast taking inventory of river fish in St Vincent (+ video)
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February 17, 2023
by JADA CHAMBERS Fish enthusiast, John Renton is shining a new light on the fishing industry in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), as he presents a ...
Suspect arrested in murder of Dorsetshire Hill woman
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Suspect arrested in murder of Dorsetshire Hill woman
Clare 
February 19, 2023
Police have made a breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Purlinea "Sunshine" Greaves of Dorsetshire Hill. This is according to Prime Mi...
Police seize guns, ammunition, drugs and cash in Dorsetshire Hill bust
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Police seize guns, ammunition, drugs and cash in Dorsetshire Hill bust
Clare 
February 18, 2023
Two men are in custody after a successful police operation at Dorsetshire Hill, in which guns, ammunition, cocaine, cannabis and cash were seized. A r...
Presenting myself at check-in counter no disrespect to me – Gonsalves
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Presenting myself at check-in counter no disrespect to me – Gonsalves
Clare 
February 19, 2023
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves does not feel disrespected by being asked to present himself at the American Airlin...
Police Officers receive training in Military Police Operations
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Police Officers receive training in Military Police Operations
Christina 
February 15, 2023
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) held a closing ceremony for the Florida National Guard State Partnership Programme Milit...
Belair Government School reopens its library
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Belair Government School reopens its library
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February 14, 2023
Students at the Belair Government now have the use of a refurbished library which was re-opened yesterday, February 13. The school received assistance...
The dangers of edibles and teen marijuana use
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The dangers of edibles and teen marijuana use
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February 14, 2023
When parents think about their teen using marijuana, they picture joints, pipes, and bongs. They do not imagine brownies, chocolate bars, and gummy be...
A love that overcomes – Narei and Kyron going eight years strong
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A love that overcomes – Narei and Kyron going eight years strong
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February 14, 2023
A love story to make your heart swell with joy. This is the best way to describe the strong and enduring love between Kyron King and Nareisha Brereton...
Jury finds Cane Garden man guilty of 2018 Layou murder
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Jury finds Cane Garden man guilty of 2018 Layou murder
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February 14, 2023
A 12 member jury of seven women and five men deliberated for over two hours at the High court #1 on Monday, February 13, before finding Kamara Lampkin...
Homicide count rises as popular  hospitality worker is shot and killed
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Homicide count rises as popular hospitality worker is shot and killed
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February 14, 2023
Purlinea “Sunshine” Greaves would have celebrated her 30th birthday last Sunday, February 12, but instead of the merriment that comes with these celeb...
Roudette takes creative works from SVG to Berlin Film Festival today
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Roudette takes creative works from SVG to Berlin Film Festival today
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February 14, 2023
Vincentian film maker, Aiko Roudette leaves St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) today for Germany where she will represent the country at the Berlin I...
InterCaribbean adds aircraft and expands flights in Barbados, Guyana and Windward Islands
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InterCaribbean adds aircraft and expands flights in Barbados, Guyana and Windward Islands
Clare 
February 13, 2023
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos – February 13, 2023: InterCaribbean Airways announces the addition of two aircraft to its fleet and an expanded fligh...
Life no longer has value in SVG  – stepfather of slain young man
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Life no longer has value in SVG – stepfather of slain young man
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February 14, 2023
As the homicide rate continues to rise here, Nicholas Laidlow, stepfather of slain van conductor, Keron Hadaway says it is as if life no longer has va...
Cops knew my son was target – Mom
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Cops knew my son was target – Mom
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February 10, 2023
Roxanne Laidlow, the mother of slain van conductor, 28 year-old Keron Hadaway, said there was intelligence that her son was going to be murdered but n...
Stop vandalising the schools, urges Minister of Education
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Stop vandalising the schools, urges Minister of Education
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February 10, 2023
MINISTER OF Education, Curtis King, is calling on all stakeholders to play their part to guard against vandalism of public buildings, especially prima...
Two KPS students receive scholarships from SVG Honorary Consul in Monaco
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Two KPS students receive scholarships from SVG Honorary Consul in Monaco
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February 10, 2023
TWO STUDENTS from the Kingstown Preparatory School are the beneficiaries of academic scholarships granted by the St Vincent and the Grenadines Honorar...
Prison Staff shocked at sudden death of their colleague
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Prison Staff shocked at sudden death of their colleague
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February 10, 2023
THE SUPERINTENDENT and Staff at His Majesty’s Prisons have expressed shock at the sudden death of one of their colleagues. Prison Officer, Ashkelon He...
Union Island killer to be  sentenced on Valentine’s Day
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Union Island killer to be sentenced on Valentine’s Day
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February 10, 2023
A 40-YEAR-OLD Union Island man will be sentenced in the High Court on February, 14 for the stabbing death of another man in 2019. Denroy Tittle appear...
Richland Park homeowners fear wall will collapse (+ video)
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Richland Park homeowners fear wall will collapse (+ video)
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February 10, 2023
by: Christina Smith Video: Eldonte Samuel One retaining wall has already collapsed in Richland Park and the fear is that another will soon follow, pot...
Gomea man convicted under Cyber Crime Act of sharing nudes of ex-girlfriend
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Gomea man convicted under Cyber Crime Act of sharing nudes of ex-girlfriend
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February 10, 2023
THE COURT has ordered a 23-year-old man to pay a fine of $1000 or go to jail for three months after he shared nude photos and videos of his ex-girlfri...
Gonsalves confident that Bailey Bridges will meet February completion deadline
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Gonsalves confident that Bailey Bridges will meet February completion deadline
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February 7, 2023
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves remains hopeful that all works on the Bailey bridge projects at Overland and Noël river crossings will be completed...
35-year-old man charged with murder of his ex-girlfriend
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35-year-old man charged with murder of his ex-girlfriend
Clare 
February 7, 2023
A 35-year-old tradesman of Cedars appeared in the Serious Offences Court on Tuesday, February 7, charged with the murder of his ex- girlfriend. Eldon ...
WEP pays out grants totaling EC$243,000 to female entrepreneurs
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WEP pays out grants totaling EC$243,000 to female entrepreneurs
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February 7, 2023
Thirty-one female entrepreneurs were awarded grants amounting to EC$ 243,000 under the Women’s Empowerment project (WEP) at the weekend. The project w...
13-year-old producing his own shoe polish brand (+video)
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13-year-old producing his own shoe polish brand (+video)
Webmaster 
February 3, 2023
Since he was just a child, attending primary school, Carlisle Richards started showing an aptitude for business. Now that he is in his early teens, Ri...
Owia nurse cries in court after hearing sentence for cocaine possession
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Owia nurse cries in court after hearing sentence for cocaine possession
Christina 
February 3, 2023
By Kemarlie Durrant A nurse broke down in tears at the Serious Offences Court on February 3, when was slapped with a 2-year, 10-month prison sentence ...
Lord Blakie moves from cocaine, says he’s now living for the Lord
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Lord Blakie moves from cocaine, says he’s now living for the Lord
Webmaster 
February 3, 2023
Calypsonian Lord Blakie known for such notorious lyrics, ‘take off your panty’ and ‘no more long talk’ has declared that Jesus has changed his life an...
Old Sandy Bay residents allege encounters with five ‘strange figures’
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Old Sandy Bay residents allege encounters with five ‘strange figures’
Webmaster 
January 31, 2023
Residents of Old Sandy Bay are calling for prayers, as villagers are claiming to be having strange encounters. The encounters related to SEARCHLIGHT a...
Police constable charged with dangerous driving
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Police constable charged with dangerous driving
Webmaster 
February 3, 2023
A police officer who is a driver attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has found himself with a suspended license and a traffic case...
Woman dies after car plunges over cliff in Bequia + (video)
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Woman dies after car plunges over cliff in Bequia + (video)
Christina 
January 31, 2023
UPDATED at 6:15 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 One woman is dead after the car she was driving went over a cliff on the Grenadine island of Bequia. h...
Vincentian serving in British Army  found  not guilty
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Vincentian serving in British Army found not guilty
Webmaster 
January 31, 2023
A Vincentian serving in the British Army has been found not guilty of attempted murder and wounding after the court upheld a no-case submission made b...
KFC customers question  missing lettuce, tomatoes on  products
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KFC customers question missing lettuce, tomatoes on products
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January 27, 2023
by Christina Smith The case of the missing vegetables continues to puzzle local customers of the international franchise, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)...
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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