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G-G wraps up visit to ROC
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May 28, 2004
A four-person delegation from St. Vincent and the Grenadines concluded a four-day visit to the Republic of China on Saturday, May 22. The delegation, ...
Taiwan thanks SVG for support at the WHO
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May 28, 2004
Taiwan is deeply appreciative to St. Vincent and the Grenadines for supporting its failed bid to join the World Health Organization (WHO), in Geneva o...
Ten nation builders honoured
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May 28, 2004
Ten nation builders have been honoured here for outstanding contribution to the society. The ten persons honoured Saturday evening by Unity Youths an ...
NBC launches medical fund
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May 28, 2004
The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC-Radio 705) has launched a National Medical Fund aimed at assisting persons who need to seek medical attenti...
Caribbean pharmacists meet here
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May 28, 2004
The third annual mid term meeting of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) was held here last week under the theme “Fostering access and ad...
Puerto Rico honours OECS Director General
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May 28, 2004
The Government of Puerto Rico has publicly recognized the efforts of OECS Director General Dr. Len Ishmael to foster closer cooperation between OECS M...
Vicious conductor robbed at gunpoint
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May 28, 2004
The conductor of the van “Vicious” had a close brush with death last week Thursday evening when he was robbed at gunpoint. The van was travelling ...
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May 21, 2004
That SVG’s international finance sector would operate with integrity and reputability and thereby contribute to economic and social development is t...
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May 21, 2004
Vincentians who waited with bated breath on the result of a High Court ruling that would determine whether Richard Joachim testifies before the Ottley...
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May 21, 2004
A group of local organisations including churches are the recipients of several boxes of clothing and toys donated to them by the Embassy of the Repub...
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May 21, 2004
Local churches have been called upon to add humanitarian functions onto their general functions. This call was made by Minister of Social Development,...
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May 21, 2004
WINFA’s Coordinator Renwick Rose returned home last weekend following a one-week visit to the United Kingdom where he was one of the feature speaker...
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May 21, 2004
young persons from Barrouallie now have an opportunity to learn the art of welding and steel fabrication. This programme is being coordinated and faci...
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May 21, 2004
Moves toward the formulation of a Health and Family Life Education Policy are well on the way. This follows the hosting of a national consultation on ...
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May 21, 2004
The European Union (EU) has been called upon to honour its obligations under the Cotonou Agreement (signed in 2000 between the EU and African Caribbea...
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May 21, 2004
Four Prime Ministers from participating OECS Member States will declare open the inaugural Internet Fiesta on Monday, May 24. St. Vincent and the Gren...
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May 21, 2004
The Caribbean must band together to help Haiti get over this difficult time. This is the view of Ambassador John F Maisto, United States permanent rep...
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May 21, 2004
Media personnel from throughout the Caribbean converged on Dominica last week for a print journalism- training workshop sponsored by the United States...
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May 21, 2004
Over the next three years, 60 citizens from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States will be exposed to Puerto Rican and Spanish culture. This is ...
Blocks should become NGOs
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May 21, 2004
Prime Minister Dr. Gonsalves has proposed that “blocks” be formalised and recognised as legitimate non-governmental organisations. The Prime Minis...
Byera Tunnel under renovation
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May 21, 2004
The Byera tunnel, which connects the northernmost section of the mainland, is undergoing a major renovation. This “undermine” as it is popularly c...
Roy’s Inn, a dream come true – Lewis
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May 21, 2004
Roy’s Inn has officially opened its doors. This took place the evening of Sunday, May 9th, at a ceremony held at the hotel’s poolside. For LeRoy L...
Journalists urged to maintain credibility
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May 21, 2004
A journalist must strive to maintain his credibility at all times. That’s the word from Martha Steffens, professor at the University of Missouri Sch...
Two shot in Dubois
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May 21, 2004
Two Dubois residents are nursing gunshot wounds after a shooting attack last Sunday. Saturday night had been a fun time for Shelly-Ann Mattis at the S...
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May 14, 2004
Watch what you eat. That is the advice being give by rastafarian sister Melvine Thomas after her shocking experience with peanut butter. Thomas says s...
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May 14, 2004
There were several miniature costumes on display during the launch of Vincy Mas 2004 at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce last Saturday designed by...
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May 14, 2004
The proposed ultra-modern prison facility earmarked for Belle Isle moved one step closer towards realization on Monday when a contract for constructio...
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May 14, 2004
Searchlight’s Lyf Compton is among media personnel from throughout the Caribbean who converged on Dominica this week for a print journalism- trainin...
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May 14, 2004
Understanding and satisfying your customers are essential for commercial success. Understanding one’s customers is so important that large corporati...
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May 14, 2004
Confronted with problems in staying in the skies LIAT over the weekend also had to deal with turbulence on the ground. The sacking of two of its senio...
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May 14, 2004
The Ottley Hall Inquiry has recommenced. But who are or have been to date the main players in this extremely complicated saga? The following is a brie...
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May 14, 2004
If Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves goes with his buoyant feelings at the moment Vincentians can find themselves going to the polls early. Last Mond...
Carnival 2004 officially open
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May 14, 2004
An appeal has been issued for pirates to allow local artistes to make money from their music during the 2004 Carnival season. Minister of Tourism and ...
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May 14, 2004
Sixteen trophies were presented Friday as the curtains came down on the 2004 Digicel SVG Gospel Fest. The second annual National Gospel awards ceremon...
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May 7, 2004
The sports department at the Technical College has received a cheque of $5,000 from Courts St. Vincent Ltd.{{more}} The company last week presented th...
Parliamentarians endorse Young Leaders
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May 7, 2004
The Girls’ High School Young Leaders have been given a stamp of approval from two of this country’s parliamentarians. {{more}} Tourism and Culture...
‘Life is a series of conflicts’
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May 7, 2004
Youngsters are exposed to conflicts in diverse areas, and there is no one way of dealing with such situations. How do people reach a level of consciou...
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May 7, 2004
Yes, sorry but I once again begin at Foreign Affairs as the following occurrence demonstrates in a real sense the importance of the need for us to pay...
Wild Tours with YOU in mind
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May 7, 2004
Picture this! Schools of dolphins frolicking in a warm sea, music, food and drinks of your choice, a beautiful hostess, a snow-white catamaran, an exp...
Twenty warders get Goodluck training
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May 7, 2004
Twenty warders are better equipped today to carry out their duties at Her Majesty’s Prison. The officers participated in a two-week training course ...
Lotto winners collect prizes
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May 7, 2004
As the count down to the National Lotteries Authority Set for Life narrows, three Vincentians have struck luck in the Monthly Consolation draws. The w...
Stubbs Primary gets new bathroom
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May 7, 2004
Students of the Stubbs Government School are now enjoying an improved lavatory system. This comes thanks to a University of the West Indies Distance E...