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Farmers to benefit from US$4.5 million project
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April 1, 2016
The Farmers Support Company (FSC) stands to benefit significantly from a recently signed project agreement between the Governments of Venezuela and St...
Attackers should have been the ones killed, not visitors – water taxi operator
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Attackers should have been the ones killed, not visitors – water taxi operator
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April 1, 2016
While investigations into the March 4 murder of 49-year-old yachtie Martin Griff are still ongoing, a water taxi operator who plies his trade at Walli...
Ben Exeter threatens Bing, BooM with big lawsuit
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Ben Exeter threatens Bing, BooM with big lawsuit
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April 1, 2016
Dwight ‘Bing’ Joseph, manager of Boom FM, has used Jamaican singer Sizzla Kalongi’s song ‘Nah Apologize’, to respond to a letter written to ...
Kalinago  group makes first voyage in traditionally built canoe
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Kalinago group makes first voyage in traditionally built canoe
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April 1, 2016
A group of Kalinago descendants have become the first residents of this country in almost 400 years to make a voyage by sea in a traditionally built G...
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Elderly man killed at his home by intruder
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April 1, 2016
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Ishmael Browne, which occurred at Fair Hall about 4:55 a.m. yesterday.{{more}} Rep...
Police hunt wanted man
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Police hunt wanted man
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April 1, 2016
Police are on the hunt for Godwin Sam, who is wanted in connection with a series of offences including burglaries. Sam, who is also known by the alias...
Climate change, youth unemployment: issues of grave concern at IAC meeting – Sir James
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Climate change, youth unemployment: issues of grave concern at IAC meeting – Sir James
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April 1, 2016
Former Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell recently attended a meeting of the Inter-Action Council (IAC), at which the issues of climate change and yout...
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Bar Association denounces recent attacks on judiciary
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April 1, 2016
The Executive of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bar Association has denounced attacks made on the judiciary in the wake of the December 9, 2015 ...
No attempt on my life was made – deputy PM
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No attempt on my life was made – deputy PM
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April 1, 2016
Deputy Prime Minister Sir Louis Straker is assuring Vincentians that there was no attempt to take his life last Sunday morning. “I want to allay the...
Barbadian hikers highly commend SVG’s  eco-tourism product
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Barbadian hikers highly commend SVG’s eco-tourism product
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April 1, 2016
A 20-member group from Barbados, named ‘Hiking with Franz,’ has highly recommended St Vincent and the Grenadines as an eco-tourism destination. Th...
Bequia Easter Regatta huge success thanks to St Vincent Brewery – marketing coordinator
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Bequia Easter Regatta huge success thanks to St Vincent Brewery – marketing coordinator
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April 1, 2016
The St Vincent Brewery Ltd once again proudly embraced the Bequia Sailing Club’s premiere event – the Bequia Easter Regatta – and as a result pu...
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Farmers feeling uneasy over recent unsolved murders in Woods Mountain
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April 1, 2016
There is an uneasy feeling among farmers who illegally cultivate marijuana in Woods Mountain, Campden Park. The unease comes because police are yet to...
No peace without justice – NDP Vice-President
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No peace without justice – NDP Vice-President
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April 1, 2016
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is readying itself for the long haul in relation to the protests the party is currently staging. “There will be no pe...
Vincentian lawyer honoured in Canada
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Vincentian lawyer honoured in Canada
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March 24, 2016
by Ron Fanfair Receiving an award in Lincoln Alexander’s name more than made up for missing the opportunity to meet the Canadian trailblazer who pas...
Ambassador Biji pays visit to Chamber of Commerce
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Ambassador Biji pays visit to Chamber of Commerce
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March 24, 2016
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Jules Biji and honorary consul Camille Crichton paid a courtesy visit last week to the St Vincent and the...
SVG strengthens diplomatic relations
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SVG strengthens diplomatic relations
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March 24, 2016
St Vincent and the Grenadines has, over the past week, strengthened its diplomatic relations with three of its long-standing allies. Newly appointed n...
Hendrickson to publish novel set in SVG
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Hendrickson to publish novel set in SVG
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March 24, 2016
A US based author, whose parents hail from Layou, is preparing to release his first novel, which is partly set in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Jomo ...
SSL employees give mixed reports on work conditions
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SSL employees give mixed reports on work conditions
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March 24, 2016
Workers at St Vincent Shipyard Limited (SSL) paint a mixed picture about conditions there, with some saying things are fine, while others are disgrunt...
VINLEC joins regional utility companies at conference
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VINLEC joins regional utility companies at conference
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March 24, 2016
Representatives from 19 countries from the CARILEC (Caribbean Electric Utility Service Corporation) body met in Grenada last week, to discuss matters ...
VINLEC represented at inuaugural Women in Energy Conference
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VINLEC represented at inuaugural Women in Energy Conference
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March 24, 2016
St Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC) was represented at the inaugural Women in Energy Conference, hosted by the Jamaica Public Service Com...
Firefighters undergo training course
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Firefighters undergo training course
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March 24, 2016
Commissioner of Police Michael Charles has challenged 28 firefighters who participated in the recent Firefighter I Training Course, to put their train...
Rehabilitation  programme  welcomed by inmates
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Rehabilitation programme welcomed by inmates
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March 24, 2016
A recently introduced rehabilitation programme at Her Majesty’s Prisons has been welcomed by the inmates, many of whom say they now have a reason to...
ProjectMEN2020 to host Kingdom  Culture 2016
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ProjectMEN2020 to host Kingdom Culture 2016
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March 24, 2016
ProjectMEN2020 will host its annual national men’s conference during the Easter weekend, from March 24 - 26, 2016. On Thursday, March 24, they will ...
SVGRNA brings much needed facelift to MCMH male ward
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SVGRNA brings much needed facelift to MCMH male ward
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March 24, 2016
The SVG Retired Nurses Association (SVGRNA) has given the male medical ward of the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) a much needed facelift. On Mon...
SVG hosts CARICOM meeting on strengthening social security
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SVG hosts CARICOM meeting on strengthening social security
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March 24, 2016
“A society cannot grow without having safeguard for its people; and the people in this context would be all of our CARICOM people.” This was the s...
Canouan Resort takes legal action against Bynoe
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Canouan Resort takes legal action against Bynoe
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March 24, 2016
Canouan Resort Development (CRD) Ltd has initiated legal action against Canouan activist Terry Bynoe – alleging that Bynoe and several others caused...
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SVG to launch National wages councils
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March 24, 2016
The St Vincent and the Grenadines National Wages Councils will be officially launched on Thursday March 31, 2016 at a ceremony to be held from 10 am a...
Consumer Affairs  Division celebrates World Consumer Day
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Consumer Affairs Division celebrates World Consumer Day
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March 24, 2016
The Consumer Affairs Division held their anual World Consumer Day exibition on March 16 at the Singer Gallery in Kingstown. Representatives from the B...
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New Testament Convention to be held in Chateaubelair
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March 24, 2016
The Chateaubelair District of the New Testament Church of God, St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and St Lucia, will host the church’s Quarterly Co...
Miss SVG date pushed back – CDC
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Miss SVG date pushed back – CDC
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March 24, 2016
Patrons of the Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) show now have additional time to prepare for the pageant, since it will be staged one week lat...
PM Gonsalves appeals for extreme caution over Easter weekend
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PM Gonsalves appeals for extreme caution over Easter weekend
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March 24, 2016
In the wake of the drowning of 13-year-old Kimron ‘Champion Boy’ Lowman, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has beseeched persons to be extra caref...
Women honoured in spirit of International Women’s Day
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Women honoured in spirit of International Women’s Day
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March 24, 2016
International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 and this year the management and staff of RBTT Bank Caribbean Limited St Vincent honoured three ...
Ayana Findlay (right) poses with her father Enroy ‘Blaze’ Findlay outside his shop
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Ayana Findlay (right) poses with her father Enroy ‘Blaze’ Findlay outside his shop
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March 24, 2016
Ayana Findlay will be remembered for her smile, her brave spirit and her determination to overcome adversity. Speaking to SEARCHLIGHT on Tuesday from ...
Raguette wins $50,000 in NLA scratch card game
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Raguette wins $50,000 in NLA scratch card game
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March 24, 2016
Bequia resident Elizabeth Raguette is the first Vincentian to win $50,000 in the National Lotteries Authority mobile money scratch card game. Speaking...
Visitor barred from entering recreation site with dog
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Visitor barred from entering recreation site with dog
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March 24, 2016
The rule prohibiting pets from entering recreation sites has come under fire from a recent visitor to one of these sites, with the visitor saying he i...
Rubis continues to reward loyal customers
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Rubis continues to reward loyal customers
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March 18, 2016
It is often said that it’s not the gift, but the thought that counts. RUBIS customers are expressing that sentiment, as they continue to be rewarded...
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College students invited to apply for scholarships
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March 18, 2016
Students from St Vincent and the Grenadines who demonstrate strong academic achievement, have been accepted at a college or university and need financ...
Local author explores life after death in new Kindle book
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Local author explores life after death in new Kindle book
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March 18, 2016
Local author Shefflorn Ballantyne is pleased to announce the release of his new Kindle book titled: Immortality, Death and the Hereafter. This book sh...
Committee considering four additional National Heroes
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Committee considering four additional National Heroes
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March 18, 2016
St Vincent and the Grenadines may soon have four additional national heroes, an accolade presently held only by Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer. The p...
GHS Young Leaders launch ‘Big Sister’ programme
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GHS Young Leaders launch ‘Big Sister’ programme
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March 18, 2016
The Young Leaders of the Girls’ High School (GHS) have recently launched a ‘Big Sister’ programme, which will see its members mentoring 40 young...
UISS Young Leaders launch project in grand style
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UISS Young Leaders launch project in grand style
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March 18, 2016
On Saturday, February 28, members of the community and surrounding areas in Union Island were blown away, as the Young Leaders of the Union Island Sec...
COSAGO donates kitchen supplies to MCMH
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COSAGO donates kitchen supplies to MCMH
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March 18, 2016
The Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) recently received a quantity of kitchen items, courtesy of the Council of St Vincent and the Grenadines Organ...
Newly appointed Netherlands  ambassador visits SVG
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Newly appointed Netherlands ambassador visits SVG
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March 18, 2016
Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne on Tuesday, March 8, met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to St Vincent...
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Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system
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Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system
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May 20, 2025
Dr. Chiu Tai-yuan Minister of Health and Welfare ROC (Taiwan) Health is a fundamental human right and a universal value. Improved health results in gr...
Applications Open for 4th Cohort of ON-SITE Internship Programme
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Applications Open for 4th Cohort of ON-SITE Internship Programme
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May 20, 2025
Potential interns and businesses interested in participating in the ON-SITE internship programme are asked to complete the respective application form...
Government Launches First Aid Training for Forestry Workers Under VEEP
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Government Launches First Aid Training for Forestry Workers Under VEEP
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May 20, 2025
The Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) launched a Wilderness First Aid Training Program on Thursday 15 May, 2025 in collaboration with the Min...
Ring the Bell, Shout Hallelujah! documentary to be aired on Spiritual Baptists holiday
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Ring the Bell, Shout Hallelujah! documentary to be aired on Spiritual Baptists holiday
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May 19, 2025
‘Ring the Bell, Shout Hallelujah!’ documentary is set to be premiered online as part of the celebrations for the first national Spiritual Baptists hol...
Glen resident to appear in court over alleged ‘plum rose’ killing
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Glen resident to appear in court over alleged ‘plum rose’ killing
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May 18, 2025
On Monday, May 19, Glen resident, DeAndre McDonald will appear in court charged with the murder of a man from the same community. McDonald, age 26, is...

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