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May 16, 2008
The government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines this year has again displayed its staunch and full support for Taiwan’s application for ...
Only the best at airports
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May 16, 2008
The Canouan Jet Airport will have first class management and will be a model for the Argyle International Airport when it is constructed, Prime Minist...
Sparks fly at Jet Airport opening at Canouan
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May 16, 2008
Looks can be deceiving; the picture of Terrence Ollivierre, Parliamentary Representative for the Southern Grenadines sitting next to Prime Minister Dr...
New EC $58 million airport opened at Canouan
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May 16, 2008
The new EC $58 million Jet Airport that was opened in Canouan last Sunday, May 11th, is the factor which will have the greatest impact on the lives of...
Taiwan donates computers
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May 9, 2008
Taiwanese Ambassador Jack Cheng, who was enjoying his last few days in this country, on May 6 presented notebook computers to six national scholars fr...
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May 9, 2008
Soroptimist International of St. Vincent and the Grenadines held its 21st Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 19th April, 2008, under the theme: BE BO...
Students of GSS urged to stay focussed
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May 9, 2008
Decked out in their work apparel, students of the Georgetown Secondary School are now more aware of their prospective career choices.{{more}} The scho...
Cool Riderz deliver to elderly
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May 9, 2008
09.MAY.08 On Saturday, April 26th, 2008, members of the Cool Riderz Motorcycle Club delivered a food basket to 83-year-old Rosetta Bobb of Mt Greenan....
JEMS calls for youth involvement
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May 9, 2008
by J. Soso-Vincent 09.MAY.08 It would seem that we are in danger of producing a future nation of drug traffickers and violent criminals. That is, if t...
SVGSBA, CED host Loans Fair
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May 9, 2008
Local small business owners and potential business men and women were given the opportunity to view what some of the lending agencies here have to off...
Reverend urges nation to protect our children
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May 9, 2008
A national service to commence child month activities was held last Friday at the Victoria Park, under the theme: ‘Our Children - Treasure Their Inn...
C&W appreciates former Director
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May 9, 2008
Last week, members of the Cable and Wireless team, this country’s only full service provider, journeyed to Mustique.{{more}} The trip was made in or...
NLC hosts awards presentation
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May 9, 2008
The four and a half hour wait was well worth it for Owia resident Rachel Williams, who said a quiet prayer after realizing that she had just won a bra...
Lucky number 7
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May 9, 2008
The four and a half hour wait was well worth it for Owia resident Rachel Williams, who said a quiet prayer after realizing that she had just won a bra...
New intercom system at SVGS
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May 9, 2008
Communication at the St Vincent Grammar School (SVGS) will certainly be improved now that an intercom system has been donated to that institution.{{mo...
NLA makes donations
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May 9, 2008
In its continued quest to promote sports and culture, the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) donated a total of $72,500 to three organizations on Wedn...
Status Magazine publisher clears the air
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May 9, 2008
“I would be totally out of my mind to have advertising that people had not paid for, and to unprofessionally go to people’s website and put their ...
Greiggs Earth Day
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May 9, 2008
The Greiggs Primary School joined with the rest of St. Vincent in celebrating Earth Day 2008 under the theme Think Globally Act Locally.{{more}} Stude...
Residents affected  by odour from poles
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May 9, 2008
The odour emanating from some treated utility poles has been causing some residents in the Campden Park Industrial Estate immense distress over the la...
Buccament Bay hosts  second Career Day
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May 9, 2008
With their theme ‘the choices you make today determine your tomorrow’, the Buccament Bay Secondary School hosted their 2nd career day on Tuesday, ...
Calliaqua Anglican leading Revolution
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May 9, 2008
The Calliaqua Anglican School is leading the way in the Wellness Revolution. Last week, the school hosted a week of activities to promote health and f...
Miller sends warning to would be criminals
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May 9, 2008
With over 2,483,500 cannabis seedlings, 17,016 pounds of cured cannabis and 19 nine-millimeter pistols being confiscated and destroyed, this countryâ€...
Find niche markets, says Ferdinand
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May 9, 2008
Director of the Centre for Enterprise Development Dr Julian Ferdinand has advocated niche market diversification, as a means of economic development. ...
Charleston – Caribbean link being renewed
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May 9, 2008
Centuries ago, there was a booming economic trade between Charleston, South Carolina and the Caribbean. From April 23rd to 25th 2008, a milestone summ...
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May 9, 2008
Kay Bacchus-Browne is adamant that it was Attorney-at-Law Samuel Commissiong who introduced her to Canadian attorney Margaret Parsons, but Commissiong...
Legislation on public smoking on the way
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May 9, 2008
Tough laws to deal with vehicle exhaust and public smoking are coming to St Vincent and the Grenadines, this country’s Minister of Health and the En...
Business incubator projects warming up
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May 9, 2008
Two projects designed to nurture new and developing businesses are said to be on track, and will be up and running in the not too distant future.{{mor...
Fisherman missing at sea
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May 9, 2008
The family of a 40-year-old fisherman who has been missing since May 1st is still hoping that he is alright, even though the worst is feared.{{more}} ...
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May 9, 2008
Philemon Allen and his eight-member team have been re-elected unopposed to the leadership of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Fairtrade Organization...
INZLO honours senior citizens
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May 9, 2008
It is often said that it is better to honour individuals for their contribution to society when they are still alive. With this in mind, INZLO (Interi...
Cruickshank: Infighting caused our defeat
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May 9, 2008
Lack of money and in-fighting were major contributors to the defeat that the New Democratic Party (NDP) suffered at the hands of the Unity Labour Part...
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May 2, 2008
Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, in conjunction with the Fishermen’s Committee, will be holding Japan Day on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May,...
World Day for Safety & Health at work
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May 2, 2008
World day for Safety and Health at work was celebrated on April 28th under the theme: “Managing risks in the Work Environment”. With a slogan “M...