17 March 2006
Dr Cordice, a Pioneer in Public Health

Dr Cordice, a Pioneer in Public Health


Dr Gideon Cordice is an outstanding Vincentian of East Indian heritage. He is the person attributed with the elimination of yaws in St. Vincent and th...
Sports, Culture and the Arts

Sports, Culture and the Arts


The contribution of Vincentians of Indian heritage to sports, the arts and entertainment is vast. Here, we present just a tiny sample of some of the m...
East Indian Population on the Decline

East Indian Population on the Decline


The 2001 census indicates that only1,436 or 1.4% of the population of St. Vincent and the Grenadines consider themselves to be East Indian by Ethnic G...
East Indians in SVG

East Indians in SVG


By Lenroy ThomasIntroduction145 years ago on June 1, 1861 a ship with 260 Indians landed on the Western end of the Kingstown harbour, Edinboro. They h...
10 March 2006
Remember Fort Charlotte

Remember Fort Charlotte


A plea has been made by Minister of Culture Rene` Baptiste to remember the historical monuments in this country.Baptiste, speaking recently at a press...
Fort Charlotte is 200 Years Old

Fort Charlotte is 200 Years Old


A ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the construction of Fort Charlotte will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the fort.The ceremon...
10 February 2006
SEARCHLIGHT VALENTINE’S STORY

SEARCHLIGHT VALENTINE’S STORY


Winners #1Canadian Michele Jackson is the author of our first winning story. She and her valentine, James Williams of LaCroix will spend a night of ro...
13 January 2006
UNESCO member states set up Commissions

UNESCO member states set up Commissions


Of UNESCO's 188 Member States and six Associate Members, 191 including St. Vincent and the Grenadines have set up National Commissions. Under the Orga...
House of Hope intensify HIV/AIDS awareness

House of Hope intensify HIV/AIDS awareness


House of Hope SocietyThe House of Hope Society is an incorporated non-profit organization registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The organizati...
Education programme to improve the literacy level

Education programme to improve the literacy level


Under UNESCO's participation programme, the projects implemented during the 2004-2005 biennium were:1. Curriculum Unit Ministry of Education, Youth an...