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May 28, 2004
The Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union, this country’s oldest Credit Union, holds its 42nd Annual General Meeting tomorrow Saturday May 29. It is sc...
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May 28, 2004
Cubans living abroad are to be invited to invest in their country - an opportunity previously only offered to international investors. The BBC Caribbe...
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May 28, 2004
Minister of Social Development Selmon Walters has announced that two activity centres are being constructed for the elderly: one at Black Point and on...
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May 28, 2004
Thirty-four (34) participants in a 12-week caregivers programme have become the third batch of trainees to graduate from the Home Help For the Elderly...
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May 28, 2004
In the 1960’s, it was extremely difficult for many students to get into the few secondary schools in Kingstown, especially those from the rural area...
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May 28, 2004
Several students across the state who excelled in the Family Court Children Rights Poster Competition will receive their prizes this morning. This wil...
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May 28, 2004
Deputy Prime Minister Louis Straker has told graduating caregivers that they have been called to service and that it is the most important feature of ...
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May 28, 2004
The Editor: Please allow me space to correct a few errors and misconceptions which were contained in a recent press conference on NICE Radio on Tuesda...
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May 28, 2004
Former general manager of the Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) this week told the nation, any route chosen for the proposed cross country r...
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May 28, 2004
The Consular Section of the Embassy of the United States of America to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced a number of changes to its ser...
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May 28, 2004
The National Properties Limited has the potential of being one of the most wealthy and influential entities here. That’s how Prime Minister Dr. Ralp...
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May 28, 2004
Canouan is the place to be this weekend. Anyone missing the Canouan Whitsuntide Regatta, which started yesterday, is bound to miss a weekend of a life...
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May 28, 2004
Persons in the various communities throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been urged to seek job opportunities wherever they are. “Don’t s...
Governments urged to get their acts together
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May 28, 2004
As the date for the implementation of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) counts down, a call has been made to the region’s governments t...
Cateau arrested on corruption charges
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May 28, 2004
A World Bank procurement specialist manager, working for the Emergency Recovery and Disaster Management Unit in the Central Planning Division, has bee...
Central Leeward poised for take off
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May 28, 2004
Central Leeward, home of three of the mainland’s most sheltered, attractive and environmentally healthy beaches, seems set to take advantage of the ...
Road accidents  on the increase
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May 28, 2004
Last April, the Medical Association staged their fourth annual Health Fair. That one was held under the theme: “Road safety is no accident,” and s...
OECS private sector getting organized
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May 28, 2004
A meeting of the OECS private sector held in Grenada has agreed to the formation of an OECS Private Sector Organization. And a four-person Steering Co...
Dr. Anthony says OECS talks fruitful
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May 28, 2004
Discussions at Thursday’s meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Authority have been described as “very intense and fruitful”. ...
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...