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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
On Wednesday, 15 January, St. Vincent Opposition MP St. Clair Leacock articulated that any visit by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to St. Vincent this year would be interpreted by him as an intrusion into the political affairs of SVG, particularly given that 2025 is an election year.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
The government of St. Vincent will allocate $5.7 million towards a range of structural and operational improvements at Argyle International Airport (AIA). The enhancements encompass upgrades to ground lighting, runway improvements, enhanced metal detectors and x-ray scanners, expanded cargo handling facilities, and the implementation of a more sophisticated Air Traffic Management System to accommodate the growing volume of aircraft arriving at AIA.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
Our Resilient Future: A People-Centred Programme for Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Sustainable Development[Excerpt from the 2025 Budget Address by Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning]
Madame Speaker,We begin each year with a Budget Address that sets out our goals and details the next steps in our plan to accelerate transformative change in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
St Vincent reports record-breaking tourism for 2024SVG ANNOUNCES 25% YOY GROWTH IN STAYOVER ARRIVALS FOR 2024 The island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is emerging as the destination to watch in the Caribbean with a record-breaking growth rate in stay over arrivals for 2024, up some 25 percent from its 2023 numbers. The announcement was made on Thursday, January 15th by the country’s Minister of Tourism, Honourable Carlos James.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
The end of 2024 marked a significant milestone for Mr. Gregory Georges as he celebrated ten years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West Indies Oil Company Ltd. (WIOC). His journey to this pivotal role is a testament to faith, resilience, and visionary leadership, deeply rooted in his early years in Dominica.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
Police confirmed that Paul Jack, a national of St Vincent and the Grenadines, was apprehended following a joint police operation led by Virgin Gorda detectives on Saturday, January 4, 2025, as reported by Virgin Islands News Online.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
Blue Lagoon Island, a leading destination for authentic and sustainable Bahamian experiences, hosted cruise line executives and Caribbean partners last week during the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Cruise Summit. The visit was facilitated by the FCCA, which organized a stop in Nassau aboard MSC Divina, giving Blue Lagoon Island the opportunity to showcase its warm Bahamian hospitality and unveil recent enhancements to its world-class facilities.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
SpaceX’s Starship super heavy-lift launch vehicle took off from the company’s Starbase in Texas for a test flight. Space.com reports the liftoff and separation were completed as planned, and the booster returned safely to the landing site. However, contact with the Starship upper stage was lost approximately eight minutes after launch.
The uncrewed spacecraft exploded about thirty seconds later.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady Set for Inaugural Arrival in St Vincent on January 19, 2025Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady is set to make its inaugural visit to St. Vincent (SVG) on Sunday, January 19th, docking at the Kingstown Cruise Ship Berth at approximately 10:30 AM. The occasion will include a ceremonial exchange of plaques, accompanied by succinct addresses from the Minister of Tourism, representatives of the Port Authority, as well as delegates from the vessel and their agents.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
stvincenttimes.com | Ernesto Cooke
A Message from Assistant Superintendent of Police (Ag) Nolan D. DallawayIt is with a sense of profound gratitude that I wish to express my appreciation to everyone who contributed to my recent promotion to the rank of Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police on December 30, 2024. I am thrilled to serve in this capacity and promise to work conscientiously to meet your expectations.
My success and accomplishments throughout my policing career did not happen by chance or magic.
