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Rising HFMD cases in preschools across SVG
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (172+ words) Rising Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cases in Early Childhood Centers The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy is aware of the great concern parents and early childhood educators regarding the presence of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease…...
Global race for a heat-stable Hantavirus vaccine
19+ hour, 40+ min ago (344+ words) An international team of scientists is racing to develop a vaccine for the deadly hantavirus following an outbreak on the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius that left three people dead. The outbreak has been linked to the Andes strain, which…...
Officials urge BVI diaspora to trade remittances for ownership in SVG
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (354+ words) The mission, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment, and Diaspora Affairs, sought to mobilize the "capital, professional expertise, and cultural intelligence" of the diaspora. Hon. Israel Bruce, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Transformation, delivered…...
Vincy sailor does 70-mile solo from SVG to Grenada
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (183+ words) 15-Year-Old Sailor Completes 70-Mile Solo Voyage from St Vincent to Grenada Fifteen-year-old Vincentian sailor Kai Marks Dasent has successfully completed an extraordinary 70-mile solo sail from St Vincent to Grenada in an ILCA dinghy measuring less than 14 feet in length....
C. G Matthews boosts Vincy athletes morale at Penn Relays
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (159+ words) SVG NY Consul General Supports Vincentian Athletes at Penn Relays On April 25th, Consul General Roland U. C. Matthews traveled to Pennsylvania with members of Council of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organizations USA (COSAGO) to support students from the St. Vincent Grammar…...
Over 55 kids hoop it up at Bequia's first youth basketball clinic in years
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (397+ words) St Vincent Times BBA Successfully Hosts First Youth Basketball Clinic in Many Years The Bequia Basketball Association (BBA) is proud to announce the successful hosting of its first Youth Basketball Clinic in many years, held this past weekend on Saturday…...
Youth leaders shine at 2026 national tourism congress
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (141+ words) On April 30th, the Ministry of Tourism proudly celebrated the brilliance, courage, and future of the local tourism industry during the 2026 National Tourism Youth Congress. The event showcased the emerging talent and leadership of students from across the nation who are…...
CARPHA helps Belize to advance early warning surveillance
1+ week, 3+ day ago (863+ words) CARPHA Strengthens Capacity in Belize to Advance Early Warning Surveillance The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) of Belize, delivered targeted capacity building initiatives including advanced food safety and certification training,…...
IShow Speed to visit SVG, says he will try the KFC
1+ week, 4+ day ago (225+ words) You Tube and Twitch sensation "IShow Speed" is officially bringing his highly anticipated 15-stop Caribbean tour to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Fans in St. Vincent can expect the streamer's signature blend of real-time chaos, massive crowds, and immersive travel…...
Bahamas achieves elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission
1+ week, 5+ day ago (466+ words) The Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) has congratulated CARICOM Member State, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, on being certified by Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for achieving the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of…...