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Translating climate pledges into concrete action top COP29 priority for St. Vincent and the Grenadines
NBC SVG
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November 11, 2024
The United Nations COP29 summit, running from November 11th to the 22nd in Baku, Azerbaijan, brings together global leaders and delegates to tackle pressing climate issues. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is proudly represented, participating as...
Vincy Unity Picnic Committee donates CD$4,000 to Union Island Environmental Alliance
I Witness News
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March 13, 2025
The Vincy Unity Picnic Committee in Canada (UPC) has delivered a post-Hurricane Beryl relief donation of CD$4,000 to the Union Island Environmental Alliance (UIEA). The UPC Committee is comprised of members from the SVG Associations of Montreal,...
SVG Wins Prestigious PATWA Award for Sustainable Tourism
St. Vincent Times
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March 5, 2025
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Named “Destination of the Year – Eco Adventures” St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues its award-winning streak as a leading nature destination following the announcement of the “Destination of the Year – Eco...
Ministry of Health intensifies efforts to eliminate Tuberculosis in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
NBC SVG
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November 8, 2024
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment said it is continuing its work aimed at eliminating the local transmission of Tuberculosis in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In an interview with interview NBC news, Medical Officer of Health,...
EcoShores Sustainable Futures Network Calls for Increased Support to Commonwealth Member States Amid Global Challenges
Antigua.News
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March 11, 2025
Advancing Climate Action and Technology for All As climate change disproportionately affects small island nations, we continue to advocate for increased access to climate adaptation funding, technical resources, and disaster resilience strategies....
Dominica Prioritizes Investments in Energy Sustainability
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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March 14, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Energy, Vince Henderson, commented that the plant will provide 10 megawatts and make the nation a pioneer in this area, as it will be the first in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)....
St Vincent: Residents urged to prepare for water supply disruptions
Loop News
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The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) in St Vincent and the Grenadines has issued an important reminder to customers about the increased risk of water supply disruptions. According to the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum, the peak of the...
SVG Tourism Authority to implement strategies to enhance Sustainable Tourism.
NBC SVG
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March 6, 2025
Additional steps will be taken by The St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority to capitalize on the current tourism boom. Senior Marketing Officer at the SVGTA Caricia Taylor says the authority will be driving initiatives that promote...
St. Vincent & the Grenadines open the first ever Caribbean glamping site in a rainforest wild bird sanctuary
Dominica News Online
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September 2, 2024
PRESS RELEASE - Wild Lotus Glamping - Monday, September 2nd, 2024 at 12:06 PM Wild Lotus Caribbean’s new glamping location opens in St. Vincent and the Grenadines this December (Photo 1 – glamping site – credits: Javid Collins;Wild Lotus Caribbean...
Natural Disaster Statistics 2024 – By Type, Country, Death Toll, Region, World Risk Index and Safety Measures
Hollywood Gazette
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August 24, 2024
Natural Disaster Statistics 2024 – By Type, Country, Death Toll, Region, World Risk Index and Safety Measures August 18, 2024 — Introduction There has been a tremendous increase in natural disasters worldwide in the last two decades, along with...
St Vincent and Grenadines: Delayed School Reopening Due to Hurricane Repairs
Associates Times
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August 31, 2024
The Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation stated in a release on Thursday that 10 schools will remain closed amid the start of the academic year 2024/2025. August 31, 2024 St Vincent and the Grenadines: The new academic year is due to...
Editorial | Breaking CARICOM’s logjam
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
Three years ago when, at their intersessional summit in Belize, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) endorsed a proposal allowing members to move ahead with initiatives on which the community is broadly agreed, this newspaper suggested that this could be...
Windsor Primary Students shine at Caribbean Young Environmental Competition
Searchlight
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March 7, 2025
Two months after securing top honours at the VINLEC National Science Fair, four students from the Windsor Primary School have once again proven their excellence; this time at the prestigious Young Environmental Scientist (YES) Macmillan Caribbean...
Construction on green hospital starts in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Hospital Management
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October 28, 2024
The construction of a new green hospital, designed to be both sustainable and disaster-resilient, has started in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The facility’s ground-breaking ceremony took place in Arnos Vale on 26 October. Located just 2.2 miles...
St Kitts to host Caribbean Week of Agriculture
St. Vincent Times
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July 12, 2025
The 19th edition of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) will be launched on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, setting the stage for the event which will be held in St. Kitts and Nevis from 29 September – 3 October. CWA 2025 will be held under the theme...
St. Vincent’s Bequia airport reopens 8 weeks after the passing of Hurricane Beryl
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 26, 2024
The JF Mitchell Airport in Bequia, which has been closed since July 1 following the passing of Hurricane Beryl, is slated to reopen on Monday, August 26. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves provided the update to Parliament on Thursday, outlining the...
Atlantic High Pressure System Brings Unsettled Weather to SVG
St. Vincent Times
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February 27, 2025
On the south-western edge of the Atlantic High Pressure System, cloud patches occasionally converge with a few/scattered showers across St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Concentrations of Saharan dust continue to create a hazy conditions...
CWA 2025 launches 15 July
Win Media SKN
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July 12, 2025
The 19th edition of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) will be launched on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, setting the stage for the event which will be held in St. Kitts and Nevis from 29 September – 3 October. CWA 2025 will be held under the theme...
World Bank to Support Hurricane Beryl-affected Communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Win Media SKN
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October 19, 2024
Washington, D.C. : The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved new financing to aid recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. The support totals $63...
UNDP & MOA Launch Small Grants Programme for Sustainable Agriculture
St. Vincent Times
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February 27, 2025
UNDP Launch Small Grants Programme to Support Agricultural and Fisheries Enterprises The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially launched the Small Grants Programme aimed at...