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Traditional marijuana farmers to host ‘Cannabis Cup’
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Traditional marijuana farmers to host ‘Cannabis Cup’
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November 24, 2023
Traditional farmers in SVG will soon have the opportunity to showcase their talent in marijuana cultivation at the country’s first ever ‘Cannabis Cup’...
NDP announces new policies and programmes
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NDP announces new policies and programmes
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November 24, 2023
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has announced new policies and programs that it said will take the country forward and address the high level of youth ...
Fatal accident at site of new ECGC flour mill
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Fatal accident at site of new ECGC flour mill
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November 24, 2023
The Eastern Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) has said that an independent investigation is being conducted into the fatal accident which occurred a...
Entities collaborate to recognise World Fisheries Day
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Entities collaborate to recognise World Fisheries Day
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November 24, 2023
A week of activities to celebrate World Fisheries Day in St Vincent and the Grenadines was launched at a press conference on November 21, 2023 at the ...
Calder Ridge man denied bail in building damage and burglary case
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Calder Ridge man denied bail in building damage and burglary case
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November 24, 2023
A Calder Ridge man who is a suspect in an ongoing investigation was denied bail after he was charged with damaging part of the roof of a building and ...
Suspended prison officer being tried for rape
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Suspended prison officer being tried for rape
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November 24, 2023
A prison officer who is on suspension after he was charged with raping a young woman, will know his fate next week. Andy Browne appeared at High Court...
Mitch Israel appeals murder conviction
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Mitch Israel appeals murder conviction
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November 24, 2023
Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Israel, who was earlier this month sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his wife, has filed an appeal against his convic...
MP speaks of ‘decades of despair’ under the ULP
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MP speaks of ‘decades of despair’ under the ULP
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November 24, 2023
‘Decades of despair, a time for hope’ was the focus of Fitz Bramble, Member of Parliament for East Kingstown, at New Democratic Party’s (NDP’s) ‘Hope ...
PRO gives five reasons why SVG needs the NDP
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PRO gives five reasons why SVG needs the NDP
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November 24, 2023
The Public Relations Officer of the New Democratic Party (NDP) has given the nation five reasons why the country is in need of an NDP government. Lave...
Ferdinand  emphasizes dangers of  fake news to democracy
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Ferdinand emphasizes dangers of fake news to democracy
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November 24, 2023
Director of the Institute of Governance and Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean Augustine Ferdinand has emphasised the dangers of fake news in...
Police officer awarded degree in Criminal Justice
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Police officer awarded degree in Criminal Justice
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November 24, 2023
Romancia Jordon, Acting Corporal of Police #599 has attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, Summa Cum laude (Highest Distinction) a...
Former Park Hill residents to be honoured at cultural hub
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Former Park Hill residents to be honoured at cultural hub
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November 21, 2023
The names of at least two former residents of Park Hill will be etched in the walls of the proposed cultural and artistic hub at Bellevue. Grace McDow...
Award-winning illustrator to hold workshops at Youlou Art Centre
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Award-winning illustrator to hold workshops at Youlou Art Centre
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November 21, 2023
An award winning book illustrator will be at the Youlou Art Centre, Indian Bay on Saturday, November 25, where she will hold two workshops. Eleanor Do...
First-ever GPS tracking of red-footed Booby seabirds in the Grenadines
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First-ever GPS tracking of red-footed Booby seabirds in the Grenadines
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November 21, 2023
While protecting seabird nesting islands is of utmost importance, and a goal of EPIC programs in St Vincent and the Grenadines, we also need to unders...
Victory for the NDP is not impossible, says Jamaican MP
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Victory for the NDP is not impossible, says Jamaican MP
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November 21, 2023
A Jamaican member of parliament has urged supporters of the New Democratic Party (NDP) not to give up, as defeating the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP...
UN representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies visit Taiwan
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UN representatives from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies visit Taiwan
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November 21, 2023
A group of representatives to the United Nations (UN) from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies visited Taiwan from November 13 to 18. A release from the Minist...
Dementia Education Day to be hosted this Thursday
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Dementia Education Day to be hosted this Thursday
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November 21, 2023
Members of the newly formed Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Association will host a community outreach this Thursday, November 23. The Association st...
Six million dollar economic boost expected during  Rotary Conference
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Six million dollar economic boost expected during Rotary Conference
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November 21, 2023
Rotarians slated to visit St Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) in April next year to attend the 2024 Rotary District 7030 Conference are expected to pump o...
Vincentian wins international Mandarin singing competition
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Vincentian wins international Mandarin singing competition
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November 21, 2023
A Vincentian has emerged winner of a Mandarin singing competition, beating out singers from nine other countries around the world. Jolesia Pope, an in...
Common Ground opens location on Bequia
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Common Ground opens location on Bequia
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November 21, 2023
A new branch of Common Ground has been opened on the compound of the Gingerbread Hotel in Bequia. The new location is the second for local designers, ...
Magistrate urges man to go back to church
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Magistrate urges man to go back to church
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November 21, 2023
A magistrate has urged a young man to “start going back to church” after he appeared before the court for stealing cheese from a supermarket. Raffique...
Drinks thief jailed
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Drinks thief jailed
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November 21, 2023
A Vermont man who “crippled” a vendor’s business by stealing several cases of drinks from her, has been imprisoned. Kamal Small, along with another ma...
Arnos Vale Playing Field closed to the public
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Arnos Vale Playing Field closed to the public
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November 21, 2023
Cabinet on Wednesday took a decision to close the Arnos Vale Playing Field to the public, in preparation for restorative work to be carried out at the...
Another victory promised in teachers’ vaccine mandate case
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Another victory promised in teachers’ vaccine mandate case
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November 21, 2023
In November last year, lead counsel for the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU), Jomo Thomas, promised a big victory in the Covid-19 ...
Improved finances for SVGFF, but a decline in team ranking
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Improved finances for SVGFF, but a decline in team ranking
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November 21, 2023
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) has moved from an organisation that had to borrow EC$100 from a local shopkeeper to help...
Entrepreneur calls for youth inclusion in decision-making
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Entrepreneur calls for youth inclusion in decision-making
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November 21, 2023
An entrepreneur has made a call for young people in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to be able to sit on state boards, and be involved in the deci...
‘Barrel culture’ contributing to poor eating habits – Health Minister
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‘Barrel culture’ contributing to poor eating habits – Health Minister
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November 17, 2023
Minister of Health and Wellness, St Clair ‘Jimmy’ Prince has identified the custom of receiving barrels with food stuff from abroad as a contributor t...
‘Get out of the stations  and into the communities’
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‘Get out of the stations and into the communities’
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November 17, 2023
A senior member of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has issued a challenge to the rank and file members of the Force to g...
More road work underway at Bentick Square (+Video)
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More road work underway at Bentick Square (+Video)
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November 17, 2023
It may take more than three weeks to reconstruct the road at Bentick Square, which collapsed over the weekend amidst torrential showers. This estimate...
€11.3 million EU funded RIGHT project promotes OECS integration
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€11.3 million EU funded RIGHT project promotes OECS integration
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November 17, 2023
A European Union (EU) funded €11.3 million project was the main item for discussion at a Media Breakfast hosted by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbe...
Conservation work in SVG to be highlighted in BBC documentary
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Conservation work in SVG to be highlighted in BBC documentary
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November 17, 2023
A documentary called ‘Liz Bonnin Wild Caribbean’, which highlights the beauty of the Caribbean and conservation work will premiere on the British Broa...
Capital projects welcomed, but economic uptick not evident – Leacock
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Capital projects welcomed, but economic uptick not evident – Leacock
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November 17, 2023
While the New Democratic Party (NDP) welcomes capital projects, the party believes that meaningful things must be done with these projects in order to...
Lawyer Connell requests  forensic exam of firearm
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Lawyer Connell requests forensic exam of firearm
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November 17, 2023
A lawyer who is representing the son of a senior police officer on a gun and ammunition charge, has requested forensic examination of the firearm. Gra...
Teenager jailed for seven months for burglary
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Teenager jailed for seven months for burglary
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November 17, 2023
A teenager has been imprisoned for disguising himself as an employee, trespassing unto a property, and stealing items worth hundreds of dollars. Renso...
PM Gonsalves leads  delegation to Saudi Arabia
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PM Gonsalves leads delegation to Saudi Arabia
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November 17, 2023
A delegation from St Vincent and the Grenadines, led by Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, this week travelled to Saudi Arabia for the CARICOM Saudi A...
OSV donates equipment to SVGS  Agricultural Science programme
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OSV donates equipment to SVGS Agricultural Science programme
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November 17, 2023
One St Vincent Group (OSV) has donated $5000 worth of agricultural equipment to the St Vincent Grammar School (SVGS). The donation is part of OSV’s co...
CARDTP SVG to hold consultation on Bequia
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CARDTP SVG to hold consultation on Bequia
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November 17, 2023
Residents of Bequia will get another opportunity, following on the heels of a Zoom consultation in late September 2023, to interact with members of th...
NDP to hold ‘hope rally’ at Campden Park
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NDP to hold ‘hope rally’ at Campden Park
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November 17, 2023
The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has expressed the view that Vincentians are in need of hope. With this in mind, the party is staging another...
Samoa Agreement signed by 106 countries including SVG
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Samoa Agreement signed by 106 countries including SVG
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November 17, 2023
The European Union and its member states signed on Wednesday, a new partnership agreement with the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific State...
Son of senior police officer among two charged with  firearm offences
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Son of senior police officer among two charged with firearm offences
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November 14, 2023
Two men, including the son of a senior police officer, were each granted EC$15,000 bail after they were charged with being in possession of an unlicen...
Forced onto the streets but thankful for life
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Forced onto the streets but thankful for life
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November 14, 2023
He wants to learn a skill in order to be a plumber or an electrician. Thirty-two-year-old Brian Myers of Buccament Bay, who told journalists that he w...
Motorcyclist succumbs to his injuries
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Motorcyclist succumbs to his injuries
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November 14, 2023
The motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident on Sunday, September 23, has died. Dario Browne, who sustained multiple injuries in an accid...
PM leads delegation to  historic Saudi Arabia Summit
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PM leads delegation to historic Saudi Arabia Summit
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November 14, 2023
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is leading a 10-member delegation to Saudi Arabia for the historic first CARICOM - Saudi Arabia Summit. The Summit, ...
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BOSVG warns customers of social media scams
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BOSVG warns customers of social media scams
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May 30, 2025
Bank of St Vincent and the Grenadines (BOSVG) has issued an ‘urgent warning’ to its customers about fraudulent online schemes. The notice came via ema...
‘I am not responsible for people’s  behavioural  problems’ – PM Gonsalves
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‘I am not responsible for people’s behavioural problems’ – PM Gonsalves
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May 30, 2025
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has sounded another warning for citizens of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to “ stay away from criminality”. Dr...
Economy seeing signs of growth, says  Minister of Finance
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Economy seeing signs of growth, says Minister of Finance
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May 30, 2025
This country’s Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves, says the economy today is stronger than it was a year ago, and continues to rebound from the mu...
Canadian Spiritual Baptist leader ‘Blown Away’ by Thanksgiving Celebrations
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Canadian Spiritual Baptist leader ‘Blown Away’ by Thanksgiving Celebrations
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May 30, 2025
Elect Apostolic Bishop, Lennon Diaz, of the Spiritual Baptist Faith Incorporated worldwide was wowed by celebrations to mark the inaugural National Sp...
Fraser Confident he could unseat ‘Major’ in Central Kingstown
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Fraser Confident he could unseat ‘Major’ in Central Kingstown
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May 30, 2025
A love for people and a mission to improve the socio-economic condition in Central Kingstown by focusing on youth development is what has spurred Paul...

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