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Agro processing set for take-off with CED
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May 22, 2009
The Agro Processing industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is on its way to becoming globally competitive. The Centre for Enterprise Development (...
NLC holds one-day workshop
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May 22, 2009
The National Labour Congress (NLC), in its efforts to protect workers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, recently held a one-day workshop to sensitize...
Brownie Sixers get boost from Girl Guides
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May 22, 2009
The Girl Guide Movement is doing its part to ensure that young girls receive training, that will better equip them for success in later life, via its ...
Vincy boy so-so good at chess
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 A Vincentian 10-year-old emerged champion, at the SuperNationals chess tournament held last month in Nashville, Tennesse, USA.{{more}} Vaugh...
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May 22, 2009
There will be no significant job loss as a result of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Postal Corporation’s decision to close 34 rural post offices ...
Digicel rewards three lucky customers
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May 22, 2009
Digicel’s customers continue to be rewarded with cash, for choosing to use the telecommunications company’s services and products.{{more}} Last Fr...
NTRC approves reduction in Telecom rates
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May 22, 2009
Vincentian small business operators may have an opportunity to put some extra dollars in their coffers later this year with the anticipated reduction ...
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May 22, 2009
Telecommunications giant Cable & Wireless (LIME) is no longer the exclusive provider of fixed line telephone service in the Caribbean.{{more}} On Frid...
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May 22, 2009
A five-member team of engineers from Iran began a six-day fact finding mission to St Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday, May 20th. The visit is a...
PM threatens to  pull SVG from CSME
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May 22, 2009
Comments made by Barbados’ Foreign Minister on the immigration issue will be ignored by Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves. Senator Maxine Mc Clean c...
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May 22, 2009
Eight ministers of religion are among the 147 persons who are holders of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diplomatic Passports. This is according to Pri...
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May 22, 2009
The Opposition has been accused of spear-heading a “dastardly lynching” of veteran Methodist Minister Victor Job. Rev. Job was part of the delegat...
PM Gonsalves defends ALBA
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May 22, 2009
The Unity Labour Party (ULP) administration’s record of transparency and openness regarding agreements signed on behalf of St Vincent and the Grenad...
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May 22, 2009
Vincentians are being told to brace for additional difficulties as a result of the global economic crisis. According to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsal...
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May 22, 2009
A rookie policeman is expected to be arrested and charged in connection with the Saturday, May 16th stabbing of girlfriend, as soon as he is discharge...
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May 22, 2009
Police are on the hunt for the man who shot and robbed an Evesham couple last Friday, May 15th in the yard of their home. At press time Lester and Rub...
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 A national call to prayer has been made to Vincentians for Monday June 8th, which will be marked as the National Day of Prayer. Over thirty ...
Where is my stepmother, Ita Maynard?
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May 22, 2009
22.MAY.09 by J. Soso-Vincent It would seem that any time Angela Semento visits St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it’s never a joyous trip. Her first v...
Who will be Miss Garifuna Princess?
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May 22, 2009
The Garifuna Dance Foundation of Sandy Bay will host its third annual Garifuna Princess Pageant at the Sandy Bay Old School on Friday, 29th May, 2009 ...
Sir James joins InterAction Council
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May 15, 2009
Sir James Mitchell, Premier and Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines for over eighteen years, has become a member of the InterAction Counci...
Canadian company recalls antibiotic
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May 15, 2009
15.MAY.09 By J. Soso-Vincent Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturer Apotex recently withdrew Apo-Clindamycin Hydrochloride 150mg and 300mg, an antibioti...
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May 15, 2009
During the months of July and August, Indigo Dive will be offering young people the opportunity to gain a new perspective of the ocean by attending â€...
CARICOM nationals immigration woes
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May 15, 2009
Caribbean nationals are still complaining about second-class treatment meted out to them compared to visitors from other parts of the world, at some a...
Anthony-Jordan named Teacher of the Year
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May 15, 2009
A Vincentian woman has been named Teacher of the Year by a Missionary Society in the United States. Marion Anthony-Jordan was named the Minnie Pearson...
Beauty Shop gives back to customers
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May 15, 2009
In celebration of its first anniversary, the Beauty Shop is giving back to its customers today. All clients visiting the beauty salon today, Friday, M...
More condom vending machines
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May 15, 2009
In an attempt to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases during the Carnival season, more condom vending machines will be ...
Digicel gives to ‘Fish Night’
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May 15, 2009
Digicel has made it possible for persons in Georgetown to get a taste of the Fisheries Department ‘Fish Night’ celebrations.{{more}} Tonight (Frid...
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May 15, 2009
The Central Kingstown Development Organisation (CKDO) will sign two Memoranda of Understanding with the St.Vincent and the Grenadines Social Investmen...
Journalists trained in child abuse reporting
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May 15, 2009
by Junior Jarvis in Barbados Media practitioners from Barbados and the OECS region gathered at the United Nations House in Barbados on Wednesday for a...
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May 15, 2009
The annual business meeting of the University Council, held recently at the St Augustine Campus, confirmed tuition fees for academic programmes at The...
Mother’s Day babes get a taste of LIME
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May 15, 2009
Telecommunications Company LIME last Sunday spread joy among mothers giving birth on Mother’s Day at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital.{{more}} Head...
Digicel backs RJR again
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May 15, 2009
Digicel has made another significant donation to culture in St.Vincent and the Grenadines with the handing over of EC$20,000 to J’Ouvert promoters R...