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Severe flooding was reported at Leeward District SDA Primary in Buccament Bay. (Photo: Facebook/NBC Radio)

UPDATE: Most schools across SVG reopen today (Wednesday)

Most schools across St. Vincent and the Grenadines will resume normal, face-to-face operations today, Wednesday, following the severe weather conditions that affected the country on Monday. “The overwhelming majority sustained…

29 people displaced by heavy rains, floods (+video)

A flooded house in Buccament Bay on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.

Twenty-nine people from nine families have vacated their homes and are seeking shelter elsewhere after a tropical wave caused widespread floods and landslides across St. Vincent and the Grenadines Monday…

VIDEO: Heavy rain floods Buccament homes

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Several houses in Buccament Bay were flooded out, yet again, after heavy rains overnight on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. iWitness News’ Amandel Chance reports.

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PM calls on Vincies to make solidarity a daily practice

Prime Minister Godwin Friday called on Vincentians to support one another throughout the year, as he addressed a flag-raising ceremony marking the start of celebrations for the country’s 47th anniversary…

PM outlines broad response to Green Hill shooting

Prime Minister Godwin Friday says the government is working on a comprehensive response to the shooting in Green Hill that left four people dead and four injured, combining immediate security…

SVG moves to contain tourism fallout from mass shooting

St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ tourism officials are working to counter the reputational damage from the mass shooting on Friday, using marketing teams and overseas networks to reassure visitors and…

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Business

Invest SVG Expo ‘paused’ ahead of new chapter

The Everything Vincy Expo Plus will not take place this year, Invest SVG announced on Monday, saying that the pause will provide an opportunity to review the event. “Invest SVG…

Lifestyle

We Are Mayreau reports steady ridge-to-reef progress

We Are Mayreau Inc. (WAM) is marking six months of implementation under the Targeted Ridge-to-Reef Ecosystem-based Adaptation Interventions in St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines (TREBAI), the regional…

Reopening of 6 schools delayed

Four schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will reopen on Wednesday, while two more will open next Monday, following an extended summer vacation. The Ministry of Education announced at…

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