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ST. VINCENT | Lawyers to make arguments in election petitions case on Thursday

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, May 2, CMC — Lawyers for both the ruling Unity labour Party (ULP) and the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) will on present their arguments to the High Court on whether two election petitions challenging the outcome of the December 2015 general election should proceed to a hearing.

May 3, 2017
Published in Justice

ST. VINCENT | NDP defends decision to challenge election results in court

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Mar 1, CMC – The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) Wednesday defended its decision to legally challenge the results of the 2015 general elections, saying the party is “at this time focusing on winning the appeal.

March 2, 2017
Published in Politics

Former prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sir James Mitchell

ST. VINCENT | Former prime minister urges opposition to end challenge to election defeat

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Mar 1, CMC – Former prime minister Sir James Mitchell is urging the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) to end its legal challenge of the 2015 general elections.

March 1, 2017
Published in Politics

Prime MInister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves speaking at the opening of the Argyle International Airport

ST. VINCENT | Gonsalves disappointed with private sector's lack of interest in development projects

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Feb 23, CMC – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government has expressed disappointment that the private sector has not shown a greater interest in the construction of the EC$700 (One EC dollar =US$0.37 cents) Argyle International Airport (AIA).

February 23, 2017
Published in Business & Economy

St. Vincent and the Grenadines' Argyle International Airport (AIA ) to be opened on February 14

ST. VINCENT | Diaspora ecstatic about historic flight into new airport in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

NEW YORK, Feb 11, CMC – Howie Prince, is the Consul General of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines diplomatic office in the’ United States.

February 11, 2017
Published in Opinion

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

ST. VINCENT- Survey shows investors against liquidating Buccament Bay Resort

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Feb 8, CMC – The owners of the bankrupt Buccament Bay Resort, have welcomed a survey showing that the investors in the project are against liquidation.

February 8, 2017
Published in Tourism

Opposition Leader Godwin Friday said despite initial objection he was lending support to the government that has called on all nationals to ensure the Argyle International Airport is a success.

ST. VINCENT | Opposition Leader wants transparency regarding international airport

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Feb 8, CMC – Opposition Leader Godwin Friday said despite initial objection to the construction of an international airport here, he was lending support to the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government that has called on all nationals to ensure the Argyle International Airport is a success.

February 8, 2017
Published in Caribbean

Artists's impression of the passenger terminal of Argyle International Airport in St Vincent and the Grenadines. (Photo: SVG International Development Company)

ST. VINCENT – Argyle International Airport to open February 14

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Dec. 29, CMC – The long delayed Argyle International Airport, will open on February 14, five years behind schedule. This was announcement was made on radio on Thursday morning by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves.

December 30, 2016
Published in Tourism

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