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Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Information, Phillip Jackson and Minister of State in that ministry, Senator Lavern King.

Gov’t explains how it will pay for students’ 2027 CXC subjects

The Ministry of Education has instructed schools to submit to the government the list of students for the 2027 CXC examination sitting for CSEC, CTEC and CVQ, so that the…

Ah feel shame!

Donald De Riggs in a 2022 photo.

“U nah fed up rite?” My answer was, “Ah did stop write u kno, but wen ah drive through d mainland on Independence Day, I shame, shame real bad, eh!” …

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Court & Crime

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…

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…

Gov’t to bring Social Protection Bill to Parliament

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will bring a Social Protection Bill to Parliament to legally entrench assistance for the nation’s most vulnerable. Prime Minister Godwin Friday…

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…