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No new taxes in 2026 Budget
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February 13, 2026
THE New Democratic Party administration, in its 2026 Budget is seeking to take St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) from a state of recovery, to one of resilience. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr Godwin Friday presented a $1.9 billion Appro...
Opposition Leader rubbishes 2026 National Budget
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February 13, 2026
OPPOSITION LEADER, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has rubbished the 2026 Budget presented by Prime Minister, Dr. Godwin Friday stating that it is inadequate. The 2026 Appropriation Bill was presented by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Godwin Friday,...
Wanted man shot by police
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February 13, 2026
THE POLICE have shot and captured a man said to be a person of interest in relation to a number of incidents. In a release issued on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said they apprehended Sjad...
Government proceeding ‘in total transparency’ with CBI – PM
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February 13, 2026
THE New Democratic Party government will fulfil its election promise by implementing a Citizenship by Investment programme (CBI), now that it has been elected into office. This was clearly stated on Monday, February 9, 2026 by Prime Minister and Mini...
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Airports targeted for upgrades and expansion
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February 13, 2026
TOTAL OF $62 million is allocated in the 2026 Budget, for airport development across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Word of this came from Prime...
Some persons surviving on $10 a day says PM
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February 13, 2026
SOME PERSONS IN St Vincent and the Grenadines are surviving on $10 per day. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday, during his Budget...
Sports
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February 13, 2026
LAST SATURDAY, February 7, 2026, saw the fall of two St Vincent and the Grenadines Athletics records by Amal Glasgow and Handal Roban, both US based s...
From the Courts
Ginger thief receives three-part sentence
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January 30, 2026
A REDEMPTION SHARPES MAN was jailed, given a suspended sentence and was ordered to pay compensation for stealing $800 worth of ginger. Glenroy Holder ...
Tire shine thief jailed for eight months
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January 30, 2026
A MAN FROMWALVAROO with over 20 convictions, was sentenced to prison for eight months after stealing two tins of tire shine from Coreas. Peter Da Souz...