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Minister of Tourism, Cecil “Ces” McKie. (iWN file photo)

Ministry encourages local vacations to boost tourism

The Ministry of Tourism is encouraging residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to go on “staycations” — vacation within the country — in an effort to boost tourism. “As…

1 Jul 2020 7:02AM

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Gonsalves to focus on local airlines as LIAT goes belly up

28 Jun 2020 9:23PM

LIAT owes $94m to its workers

28 Jun 2020 9:20PM

Grounded LIAT aircraft in Antigua in April 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the Caribbean.

LIAT further suspends passenger services until July 15

25 Jun 2020 12:48PM

Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar. (iWN file photo)

SVG’s ganja investors cut staff, scale back production

25 Jun 2020 4:47AM

Yachts anchored in Buccament Bay in March 2017. (iWN file photo)

SVG now allowing on-yacht quarantine

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has relaxed its policy that had required yachties to come ashore for 14 days’ quarantine upon arrival in the country. “… we…

25 Jun 2020 4:41AM

COVID-19 in SVG