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Taiwan’s ambassador to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Baushuan Ger denys that fishing vessels from his country that fly the Vincentian flag “are either poaching in Vincentian waters or evading tax”.

Taiwan denies fishing in St. Vincent and Grenadines waters

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Oct 7, CMC – Taiwan has denied allegations that fishing vessels from the Asian country is engaged in illegal fishing in the waters of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

October 7, 2016
Published in Caribbean

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says his government will ensure that the relief effort after the passage of Tropical Storm Matthew goes well.

SVG Prime Minister Gonsalves says government will ensure storm relief goes well

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Sep. 29, CMC – Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says his government will ensure that the relief effort after the passage of Tropical Storm Matthew goes well.

September 29, 2016
Published in Caribbean

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime MInister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves addressing UNGA

St. Vincent PM blames ‘old insularities’ for loss of the promise of globalization

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has blamed “old insularities” for the loss of the promise of globalization.

September 24, 2016
Published in Caribbean

Uncapped Kesrick Williams goes through his paces in training with the West Indies team here this week. (Photo courtesy WICB Media)

Cricket - Variation the key for new boy Williams

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sep 22, CMC — Rookie fast bowler Kesrick Williams says variation will be a key part of his arsenal once he gets a chance to show his skills in the Twenty20 International series against Pakistan starting here Friday.

September 23, 2016
Published in Sports

St. Vincent and the Grenadines puts a hold on funds for LIAT

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Sept 15, CMC – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it will not inject any more funds into the cash-strapped regional carrier, LIAT, until the airline improves its services to the island.

September 16, 2016
Published in Tourism

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves

St. Vincent still seeking seat on UN Security Council says Gonsalves

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 19, CMC – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it still plans to bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nation’s Security Council for the 2020-2021 period.

August 19, 2016
Published in Caribbean

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace (right)

NDP brushes aside statements regarding funds received for campaigning in last SVG general election

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 19, CMC – The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has defended a US$500,000 contribution it received two weeks before the December 9 general elections last year, saying it was to finance the party’s campaign for office.

August 19, 2016
Published in Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says the new cybercrime legislation is good for the island

Media groups register disappointment at passage of SVG Cybercrime legislation

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 13, CMC – Regional and international media organisations have expressed their disappointment that the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Parliament had given the green light to a Cybercrime Bill that they say would stifle free expression on the island.

August 14, 2016
Published in Justice

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