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Eleven-year-old Faith Grant, who was born blind, placed 19th for girls and 43rd among the 1,760 students in St. Vincent and the Grenadines who sat this year’s CPEA.

Former MP hails blind student’s historic CPEA success, urges corporate support

Former East St. George MP Camillo Gonsalves has hailed the success of 11-year-old blind student Faith Grant at this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA). Gonsalves, a former finance minister…

Guide Stars Lessons: Beware the elastic tongue

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By Eddy Smith Watch a person’s face the moment they reverse themselves. Not the words; the words will sound smooth, practised, almost reasonable. Watch the face. There is a flicker,…

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Court & Crime

Man to compensate ex-girlfriend for beating her at work

A 44-year-old security guard has been ordered to compensate his ex-girlfriend after he was found guilty of assaulting her. Roen Richardson, of Ottley Hall, appeared before Senior Magistrate Tammika McKenzie…

Politics

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Business

Lifestyle

Only police allowed guns in park during carnival

Holders of licensed firearms will not be allowed to take their weapons into Independence Park during Vincymas 2026 event. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Trevor “Buju” Bailey, announced at a…

Sports

Renson Haynes to manage Sports Council

The Ministry of Sports has announced the appointment of former national footballer Renson Haynes as manager of the National Sports Council (NSC).Haynes’ appointment took effect on May 4. The ministry…