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The politics of scraps and starvation
In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Unity Labour Party (ULP) has held on to governance of the country for over two decades. For many citizens, this prolonged governance has not translated into sustained, holistic development or equitable access...

St Vincent PM Ralph Gonsalves Unveils Two New Books on Governance and Caribbean Unity
The Prime Minister shared a social media post holding his two books, captioned, “Two of my latest publications, coming soon to a bookstore near you.” Saint Vincent and Grenadines: Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has launched two new books titled...
CARICOM private sector organization free movement promising for economic landscape; a ‘win-win’ echoes Skerrit
This week, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) saw the advent of the first stage of full free movement in four pioneering countries within the bloc, signifying a transformative step toward economic integration and regional cohesion; a move that...

PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement
Oct 02, 2025 News (CMC) – Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their...

Full free movement begins for Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica, PM Mottley calls for more support
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says Barbados will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their nationals among...

Political Analyst welcomes free movement but notes possible political shifts
Political analyst Peter Wickham has said that CARICOM nationals going to Barbados under the new free movement regime, could possibly have an impact on political outcomes going forward. According to the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, Wickham...

CARICOM Private Sector Organization welcomes implementation of full free movement
Dr. Patrick Antoine The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says it welcomes the implementation of full free movement rights for nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under the CARICOM Single Market...

Analysts: T&T’s economy can’t support expanded Caricom migration
Barbados, Dominica, Belize, and St Vincent and the Grenadines have thrown open their borders for free movement of each other’s citizens. But while the decision has been hailed as a landmark for regional integration, experts suggest T&T is holding...
Wickham: Migration is good for the economy
Migration is good for the economy. That is the belief of political analyst Peter Wickham. He says data suggest the benefits of people migrating to countries like Barbados are significant. With the freedom of movement for nationals of four CARICOM...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Urges U.S. to End Blockade Against Cuba
Details Written by CubaSí Published: 27 September 2025 Hits: 165 The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, called on the United States today to heed the international community and end the economic and commercial...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Urges U…
Details Written by CubaSí Published: 27 September 2025 Hits: 92 The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, called on the United States today to heed the international community and end the economic and commercial...

Sanctioning Israel 'complicated' amid Gaza conflict efforts: UAE official
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, director of the strategy and future department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and visiting Hong Kong for the first time, joins Ronnie Chan, Chair Emeritus of the Asia Society, in a fireside chat in Hong Kong,...

Gonsalves joins Trump, attacks China
By *Jomo Sanga Thomas (“Plain Talk” Oct. 3, 2025) In his most backward display of global politics yet, Gonsalves, known for his relatively progressive positions on international issues, took the mic at the United Nations last week to launch a...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines launch cervical cancer elimination initiative and human papillomavirus screening program
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 23 September 2025 - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines officially joined the global movement to eliminate cervical cancer with the launch of its human papillomavirus (HPV) screening program, marking a...

Friday says NDP has ‘realistic’ plan for SVG
Opposition Leader Godwin Friday says that the time for change is here as Vincentians prepare to elect a new government, adding that his party’s plan for the country is realistic. “The time for change has come,” Friday said at a rally in Sion Hill...

Diplomatic allies speak up for Taiwan at U.N. General Debate 2025
Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday thanked 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies for supporting the nation's aspirations to participate in the United Nations during the just-concluded 80th Session UN General...
CARICOM nationals could impact future political outcomes
CARICOM nationals coming to the island under the new free movement regime could possibly have an impact on political outcomes going forward. Political analyst Peter Wickham says this is the case in Antigua and Barbuda, where the vast majority of...
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines launches a pilot project on sargassum to turn a challenge into an opportunity
Sargassum, long considered a scourge of the Caribbean, is now at the heart of an innovative project in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The archipelago is embarking on a pilot initiative to transform this brown seaweed into agricultural and...

CARICOM Free Movement Of People Starts Tomorrow.
- Advertisement - Starting October 1, 2025, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will launch Enhanced Cooperation in Free Movement. This is a major step forward from the existing CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME)....

St Vincent PM slams US imperialism, Israeli genocide in Gaza
Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, emphasized that though the world is “more dangerous than ever […] a better tomorrow is possible — even as catastrophes loom and dangers lurk”. In a bid for unity amid global...