The Rotary Clubs of St. Vincent have reaffirmed their commitment to community service with the handover of a refurbished Occupational Therapy Unit at the Mental Health Centre in Glen, along with a donation of recreational supplies aimed at enhancing patient care and supporting the work of healthcare staff. The handover ceremony took place yesterday at […]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines opened its campaign at the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers in impressive fashion on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, defeating Grenada 85-66 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown, Guyana. Team SVG delivered a composed performance on both ends of the floor to secure their first victory of the tournament […]
The Eastern Caribbean (EC) banknotes have been redesigned to honour the people, heritage and achievements of the eight member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. Antoine, today unveiled the new designs, marking a historic milestone in the evolution of EC currency. For the […]
Winair has proudly welcomed the first aircraft featuring its special 65th Anniversary branding, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration of one of the Caribbean’s most enduring aviation success stories. The ATR aircraft is now proudly displaying commemorative decals created especially for Winair’s 65th anniversary. The design highlights the airline’s milestone while reflecting its continued […]
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services issued a comprehensive 72-hour weather outlook today, warning residents of a combination of reduced air quality due to Saharan dust and inclement weather from an approaching tropical wave. Currently, varying concentrations of Saharan dust haze are crossing the islands, leading to a significant reduction in visibility and […]
By Elroy Boucher For more than twenty years, the former Unity Labour Party administration repeatedly rejected the idea of a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves argued that selling citizenship threatened the country’s sovereignty, exposed St. Vincent and the Grenadines to reputational damage and created unacceptable governance risks. It was never […]
Prime Minister Hon. Dr Godwin Friday is attending the 113th Meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council, being held at the InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, in the Commonwealth of Dominica, on Friday, 10 July 2026. Ahead of the meeting, Prime Minister Friday attended the Ceremony to Mark the […]
Heads of Government shared Wednesday (8 July) a range of national measures to ease the rising cost of living across the Region, driven up by geopolitical tensions and their impact on global prices. The approaches range from tax reduction on the cost of fuel imports; adjustments to the cost of freight; reducing the cost of […]
At least 25 nationals of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines graduated from universities in Taiwan in 2026, while another 36 have been granted scholarships to pursue university degrees here this fall. Most of the graduates were funded by scholarships from the government of Taiwan, specifically through Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Taiwan International […]
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) renewed their commitment on July 2, 2026 to improve community-based health initiatives, public health preparedness, and climate resilience throughout the Region. The five-year agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the Caribbean’s premier public health agency and […]
Agro-processors and other stakeholders in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are now better equipped to meet international food safety standards and access new export markets following a two-day Strengthening Food Safety & Standards for Export Readiness Workshop hosted by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The workshop formed part of a broader Trade […]
Senior advisor and former SVG Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has detailed his extensive efforts in global and regional advocacy, emphasising the transition of the reparations movement to a “higher phase” and the need for a coordinated international response to the Caribbean’s economic challenges. Speaking recently upon his return from St. Lucia, Gonsalves outlined a multi-layered […]