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Mystery light aircraft located

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June 16, 2026

A TWIN-ENGINE Beechcraft 58P aircraft that was reported missing since Friday, June 12, 2026 after it left the Argyle International Airport, has been l...

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Lowmans Leeward man disappears, mother fearing the worse

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June 16, 2026

A LOWMAN’S LEEWARD MAN, Roman “Romey” Pierre, also known as “Rome” and “Mikhail” is missing and his mother MonishaYoung is fearing the worse. On Monda...

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Blondie Bird Eyes Fourth Consecutive Title Despite Challenges (+Video)

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June 16, 2026

THREE-TIME defending Carnival Band of theYear Blondie Bird and Friends Mas Band, is hoping to extend its winning streak this year despite ongoing chal...

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Soca Monarch 2023 makes his return in 2026

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June 16, 2026

AFTER STEPPING AWAY from the competitive Soca arena to further his education, 2023 Ragga Soca Monarch Javid “Jay-R” Rouse says he is ready to make his...

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Teachers accused of causing damage to children

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June 12, 2026

Some members of educational institutions here are causing psychological damage to children who have speech and communication disorders, calling them n...

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Doctor under investigation for allegedly striking cop with a vehicle

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June 12, 2026

Prominent Consultant Urologist and Urologic Surgeon, Dr. Rohan DeShong, who pleaded guilty on one traffic violation count, and not guilty to two other...

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Soca, Ragga Soca artistes to light up Carnival City in Saturday Semi-finals

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June 12, 2026

The 22 artistes who will vie for a spot in the Big Bad Soca Monarch finals on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Carnival City, have been announced and, follo...

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Quarry operations in Richmond may come under review

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June 12, 2026

Minister of Tourism and Parliamentary Representative for North Leeward, Dr. Kishore Shallow, says efforts will be made to address concerns surrounding...

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Mother blames system for destroying her son’s mental health

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June 12, 2026

A mother of a 27-year-old mentally ill man says the systems, procedures, and policies that are in place to protect and help are the ones that have neg...

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UN official urges shift from response to prevention on development issues for SVG

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June 12, 2026

The United Nations Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Simon Springett, has urged developmental partners to abandon isolated p...

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PSC announces acting appointment of Permanent Secretaries in the Public Service

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June 9, 2026

The Public Service Commission (PSC), has announced the appointment of seven persons as acting permanent secretaries within the public service. The PSC...

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Jay-Z, Leggy take North Leeward Soca crown

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June 9, 2026

Jay-Z Lewis and Ezra “Leggy” Edwards earned first place in the 2026 North Leeward Soca Monarch competition, capturing the title with their performance...

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Sand mining operation in North Leeward raising alarm

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June 9, 2026

A sand mining operation at the Roseau River tributary in North Leeward, seems to be raising growing unease among pockets of residents in the area, and...

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Gunshots ring out in Arnos Vale as police try to apprehend man

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June 9, 2026

People around the Massy Stores supermarket in Arnos Vale last Saturday, June 6, 2026 were startled when police officers opened fire on a vehicle with ...

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Edinboro Sport facility will improve community relations, says Daniel Cummings

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June 9, 2026

Sporting facilities like the recently refurbished hard court in Edinboro can play an important role in forging positive bonds between youths while les...

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Survey showing most boys feel marginalised at school prompts workshop

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June 9, 2026

A survey which was conducted among students across 28 primary schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), has revealed that most boys feel margina...

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Paperless Customs operations move closer to reality

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June 9, 2026

The launch of the upgraded ASYCUDA World 4.4.0 system has replaced paper-based processes with a fully digitized infrastructure designed to administer ...

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June 5, 2026

Popular Vincentian content creator Nerfertiti Russell, known on social media as “CookingWithFruity” has shared how her cooking journey began and hopes...

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Chief Magistrate recuses himself from matters involving Jomo Thomas

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June 5, 2026

This country’s Chief Magistrate, has recused himself from all matters involving a lawyer, who published on social media regarding a courtroom proceedi...

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Mother seeks help to locate her 39-year-old son

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June 5, 2026

The mother of a missing man, Rolando Samuel, is making an emotional appeal to the public for assistance as she anxiously awaits information about her ...

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PM Friday outlines priorities for Caribbean resilience and growth at CDB meeting

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June 5, 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday, has called for greater resilience, stronger regional cooperation, and increased development financing as Caribbean n...

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Welcome our new columnist Professor Justin Robinson

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June 5, 2026

We welcome Professor Justin Robinson to the pages of Searchlight newspaper as our newest op-ed contributor. Currently based in Antigua as Pro Vice Cha...

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Designer proud of her ‘Royal Symphony’ gown

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June 5, 2026

Fashion designer Shernicia Mayers’s Instagram page says “sketching dreams into reality” and “creating beauty through design”. And if one were to look ...

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Magikal aiming big for Vincy Mas 2026

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June 5, 2026

The 2019 Soca Monarch Derron Jamal ‘Magikal’ Rouse, says he always strives to show the world what St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has to offer mus...

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Elreka Gaymes is Miss SVG 2026

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June 2, 2026

Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) 2026 Elreka Gaymes is expected to reign for a year and will be striving to show strength, kindness, resilienc...

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Solid waste manager warns against illegal dumping of waste

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June 2, 2026

Solid Waste Manager, Tahj Marksman, is reminding the public of the hefty penalties that can be imposed on persons caught illegally dumping waste, as h...

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Weekend of tragedy strikes St Vincent and the Grenadines

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June 2, 2026

Last weekend, May 29 to 31, 2026, was a tumultuous one in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with four unnatural deaths, including the 17th local hom...

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Vermont man charged for murder, remanded

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June 2, 2026

A Vermont man was remanded in custody after he was charged with murdering a Fitz Hughes man by stabbing him to death. Kemarl Small appeared at the Ser...

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Alleged attacker of Nadia Slater and her aunt granted bail

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June 2, 2026

The Clare Valley man who is alleged to have attempted to murder the aunt of Acting Director of the Agency for Public Information(API) Nadia Slater, ha...

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Searchlight loses stalwart Renwick Rose

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May 29, 2026

Sometime after 4:00 p.m on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, we received word that Renwick had passed to the great beyond. A Rose in name and existence had tak...

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Sweet-I struggles no more

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May 29, 2026

She was able to achieve her dreams of attending the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC), and graduating from that institution, all...

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GOV’T BRINGS EMERGENCY COLA PACKAGE

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May 29, 2026

The government has put in place several fiscal repair measures, short term relief initiatives, and initiating long term structural changes to address ...

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Son of Vincentian journalist stabbed to death in St Lucia

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May 29, 2026

“The days are getting heavier. Some mornings I wake up, and for a moment I forget… and then it all comes crashing back. My son is gone. Taken from me ...

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Rose Hall man jailed for kidnapping and killing of toddler

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May 29, 2026

A young man of Rose Hall will spend the next 19 plus years in prison after kidnapping and killing a baby girl by cutting her neck with a knife and lea...

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Slater retains Fisherman of the Year title and lands $25,000 in prize money

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May 29, 2026

Veteran fisher Eli Slater, landed some EC$25,000 in prize money along with other gifts as he was named Fisherman of the Year, at the 49th annual Fishe...

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Man to take ashes of his USA born wife to Soufriere

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May 29, 2026

In 1971, on their first wedding anniversary, Alban Bacchus and his wife Carol, headed to the summit of La Soufrière Volcano and even though she was un...

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Vincentian Kemarlie Durrant honored with MCU outstanding youth award in Taiwan

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May 22, 2026

KEMARLIE DURRANT STOOD out as the only international student honoured among the 12 recipients of the 2026 Ming Chuan University Outstanding Youth Awar...

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Vincentian Nurse stands out in Barbados

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May 22, 2026

A VINCENTIAN ON the nursing team at the The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados, has been named Nurse of the Year as the hospital celebrates Nursing ...

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Spiritual Baptists arrive early to celebrate Liberation Day

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May 22, 2026

ARCHBISHOP CHARLIE BLACKMAN from the Rock of Ages Evangelicals Spiritual Baptists of Barbados, along with many of the faith’s practitioners arrived in...

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Lawyer to take action on behalf of accused police officers

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May 22, 2026

THE DECISION by the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) to suspend without pay, officers who are accused of crimes, has attracte...

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Government looking at permanent fix for Grenadines housing and water problems

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May 22, 2026

THE GOVERNMENT said that plans are underway to deal with the housing issues in the Grenadines, as well as the water problem that has been plaguing the...

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Nadia Slater’s alleged attacker remanded for a third time

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May 22, 2026

THE CLARE VALLEY MAN, who is alleged to have attempted to murder Nadia Slater, the Acting Director of the Agency for Public Information (API) was rema...

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‘iShowSpeed welcome team sought permission to display live iguana out of season’

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May 15, 2026

MINISTER OF TOURISM, Dr. Kishore Shallow, said that permission was sought for the iShowSpeed welcome team to display a live iguana during the current ...