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From left: Prime Minister Godwin Friday, Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble, Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan and Attorney General Louise Mitchell outside the High Court in Kingstown on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.

VIDEOS: Petitioners, respondents speak to media after cases closed

High Court judge Justice Gerthel Thom has reserved her decision after hearing closing arguments in the two petitions challenging the result of the November 2025 general election. The Unity Labour…

The education revolution we were looking for

A view

By Guevara Leacock On A View from the Outside this week, we turn our attention to the government’s policy to pay examination fees for Vincentian students taking the Caribbean Examination…

Another great stride for humanity

Plain Talk

By *Jomo Thomas In one of the most consequential rights decisions of this century, the London-based Privy Council struck down sections of the law in Trinidad and Tobago that criminalised…

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Politics

PM says murder-free October no reason to ease up

St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded no murder in October, with Prime Minister Godwin Friday calling it welcome news amid the country’s recent history — but warned that one month…

Cabinet sets up National Crime Reduction Task Force

The Cabinet has set up a National Crime Reduction Task Force to address violent crimes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister Godwin Friday announced in his independence address…

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Business

SVG to sign cruise port deal on Monday

Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow says St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will sign an agreement with Global Ports Holding (GPH) on Monday, as the government moves to expand cruise operations…

PM announces gasoline price cut, while diesel rises

Vincentians buying gasoline at the pump are set to get an EC$1.02-per-gallon break from Monday, Prime Minister Godwin Friday told Parliament on Thursday. Meanwhile, diesel users will see small increases,…

MOU signed for US$100m investment in Mayreau

Invest SVG has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Luxembourg-based real estate developer Nativo Group to advance the development of a new eco-resort, SOMA Mayreau, along with other sustainable…

Lifestyle

Creatives urge action to build SVG’s orange economy

At the inaugural National Performing Arts Conference, artistes and cultural practitioners call for stronger policies, arts education, intellectual property protection, and fairer working conditions.

Sports

SVG find mark at regional archery competition

The Archery Association of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (AASVG) has announced “a historic wave of success” following the national team’s participation in four regional archery events, capping off an…

After 23 years, SVG make Netball World Cup Finals

After 23 years, St. Vincent and the Grenadines have secured a spot in the World Netball World Cup Finals. In a veritable 47th independence anniversary gift to the nation Monday…