26 October 2006
CRC: Vincentians reject same sex marriages

CRC: Vincentians reject same sex marriages


Part 1Matters of governance and human right issues such as same sex marriage and capital punishment were the subjects which "consumed" most of the tim...
Remarkable advances in education since Independence

Remarkable advances in education since Independence


It is undeniable that there have been remarkable advances in education here over the last 27 years. When the flag of Independent St Vincent and the Gr...
Jeffers: Not too many like Sister Charles

Jeffers: Not too many like Sister Charles


“Sis Charles is an angel, I wish she lives forever.”Those were the words of Elfena Jeffers, one of the longest beneficiaries of Bethel Care,...
Sister Charles: Unsung Hero

Sister Charles: Unsung Hero


FirstCaribbean International Bank honours outstanding Vincentianby Kirby Jackson Those who knew Jestina Charles well did not did think she'd be alive ...
Agriculture in SVG: Issues and challenges

Agriculture in SVG: Issues and challenges


by Ashley R CaineAs St Vincent and the Grenadines prepared for Independence 27 years ago the hills of the Marriaqua Valley were covered with green gol...
Woods hopes more would be proud of their heritage

Woods hopes more would be proud of their heritage


Now a mother of three, Yeavera Woods of Greggs was born on the day this nation got its independence 27 years ago. She said that she loves her country ...
Duty calls for Danieto Bacchus

Duty calls for Danieto Bacchus


While other "Independence babies" might be celebrating the nation's 27th anniversary, Danieto Bacchus will be marking the independence and his 27th bi...
Independence babies celebrate

Independence babies celebrate


When the fireworks light up the skies on Friday, not only will Vincentians be celebrating the 27th anniversary of the birth of the nation but families...
Glennford May – First born

Glennford May – First born


Of all the babies born October 27, 1979, Glennford May of Sion Hill Sandy Bay was the first. He was the third child of Leolin May, a retired farmer, a...
Monique: Proud national from birth

Monique: Proud national from birth


Monique Cuffy is another one of the 17 "independence babies" born the same day as the nation - October 27, 1979.The affable and friendly Monique enjoy...