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Labourer crushed to death when wall falls on him

A labourer of Montaque, Mesopotamia was crushed to death this morning when a retaining wall fell on him. Police say at 10:20 this morning, they receiv...

January 16, 2018

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NDP calls on Minister Camillo Gonsalves to clarify Yugge Farrel matter or resign

The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has called on Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves to clarify the situation in which he has been linked wit...

January 15, 2018

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Orange Hill farmer found dead on La Soufriere trail

by Gloridene Hoyte-John The body of a 30-year-old man of Orange Hill has been found on the trail leading to La Soufriere. The deceased has been identi...

January 5, 2018

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Fashion model charged with using abusive language to government minister’s wife

A fashion model who has been charged with using abusive language to the wife of a Government minister has been sent to the Mental Health and Rehabilit...

January 5, 2018

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Case against man allegedly found with a bullet at the AIA falls apart

The case against a man said to have been found with a bullet in his possession at the Argyle International Airport (AIA) fell apart at the seams today...

December 29, 2017

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Government examining options after NY based diplomat hits wife

The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) was on Saturday gathering statements and examining options, following reports that a diplomat st...

November 25, 2017

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Owia man feared dead after encountering difficulties at sea

by Gloridene Hoyte-John A dare is alleged to have led to the death of an Owia resident over the weekend. On Saturday, October 21, around 5:30pm, 49-ye...

October 23, 2017

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Paul’s Avenue resident shot five times

Paulâs Avenue resident Jawanza âSangaâ Fraser was shot on Sunday around 1 pm. Reports are that Fraser was standing in the street at Paulâs Ave...

October 15, 2017

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Three to be awarded the Prime Minister’s award for outstanding CAPE results

For the first time, three students of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College have been awarded the Prime Ministerâs award for being th...

October 11, 2017

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One person dead, two injured after shooting in Kingstown

One person is dead and two others injured after gunfire opened in Kingstown Tuesday afternoon. Eyewitnesses told SEARCHLIGHT that an unmasked assailan...

September 26, 2017

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Bloody weekend brings homicide count in SVG to 28

Homicide investigators have their hands full this weekend with three killings having taken place here in less than 24 hours. The first to succumb was ...

September 23, 2017

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Robber begs victim to spare his life during attempted robbery

A robbery attempt didn’t go quite as planned last Friday, when a robber had to plead with his victim to spare his life. Kingstown Park resident ...

September 22, 2017

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Hurricane Maria intensifies to Category 5

Monday 18th September 2017 â¦ 8:00 pm Advisory# 16 A Tropical STORM-WATCH remains in effect for ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES (SVG) – HURRICAN...

September 18, 2017

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Tropical Storm Maria upgrades to Hurricane Maria

Sunday 17th September 2017 â¦. 5:00 pm. Advisory # 8 A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES MARIA upgrades to HURRICA...

September 17, 2017

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Tropical Storm Watch in effect for SVG

Saturday 16th September 2017 2:00pm Advisory# 1 A TROPICAL STORM-WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS TH...

September 16, 2017

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Three young women jointly charged with murder

Three women appeared at the Serious Offences Court today (Wednesday) and were jointly charged with the murder of Simona Dasilva. Twanecia Ollivierre, ...

September 5, 2017

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Small Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory issued for SVG

The Barbados Meteorological Services in collaboration with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft Warning...

September 4, 2017

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Stabbing death of young woman brings murder count to 24

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two persons. Dead are Conliff âSpannyâ Williams, a 40-year-old labourer of...

September 1, 2017

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Flood Warning Issued for St. Vincent and the Grenadines

A FLOOD-WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Until 6:00 p.m Wednesday 30th August, 2017 issued by The Barbados Meteorological Servic...

August 30, 2017

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Graham no longer up for consideration as a candidate for the NDP

The New Democratic Party (NDP) has accepted the offer by Colin âHitmanâ Graham to withdraw from consideration as a candidate for the party. Accord...

August 30, 2017

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South Rivers woman charged with the death of her son

A pregnant woman was on Wednesday charged with causing the death of her son. Charged is Diana Caine, 23 of South Rivers. She is charged that on August...

August 30, 2017

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Three Men Remanded In Relation to Weapons Charges

[UPDATED] Three men have been remanded in custody until Monday, despite their efforts to persuade Magistrate Bertie Pompey to do otherwise. Akeem Ferd...

August 18, 2017

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All businesses and non-essential services to close by 10 p.m. – PM

All businesses and non-essential services in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are to close by 10 p.m. Thursday. In a radio address to the nation tonight...

August 18, 2017

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Centre of Storm Now Passing over SVG

Advisory (no.7): FOR ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES ON TROPICAL STORM HARVEY Issued at 11:00 am Friday, 18th August, 2017 ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINE...

August 18, 2017

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All clear given for St. Vincent and the Grenadines

The Tropical Storm Warning for St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been discontinued and the all clear has been given for all activities to resume as n...

August 18, 2017

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Low pressure systems expected to bring heavy rains, thunderstorms

The Barbados Meteorological Services and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services are currently monitoring the progress of a serie...

August 15, 2017

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Front Line protests death of activist in front of hospital

About one dozen persons, primarily from the group known as the ‘Front Line’, are today staging a picket outside the Milton Cato Memorial H...

August 14, 2017

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Police Give Owners of Stray Animals Two-Week Deadline

The Royal St.Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has given owners of stray animals two weeks to bring their animals under control. A rele...

August 11, 2017

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Tropical Storm Warning for St. Vincent and Grenadines discontinued

The Tropical Storm Warning for St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been discontinued as of 11pm tonight. The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorologi...

July 18, 2017

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Tropical storm watch issued for St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Advisory# 1 A TROPICAL STORM-WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ST.VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE...

July 14, 2017

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Tropical storm watch for SVG upgraded to tropical storm warning

A tropical storm warning is now in effect for St Vincent and the Grenadines. A tropical storm warning means that sustained winds of 39 mph to 73 mph (...

July 14, 2017

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Police Officer remanded in custody after court appearance

Police Constable Ettian Charles was this morning remanded in custody after being charged with two counts related to burglary. During an appearance at ...

July 12, 2017

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Police officer charged with burglary of Post Office

Police Constable 196 Ettian Charles was arrested and charged on July 9, 2017, with two counts of conspiracy to commit burglary and burglary of EC$75,0...

July 11, 2017

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Police investigating homicides at Green Hill, Barrouallie and Yambou

In less than 24 hours, police have been called to the Green Hill, Barrouallie and Yambou areas to investigate four homicides. This afternoon (Sunday),...

July 9, 2017

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Shaunelle McKenzie withdraws from Calypso Finals

The Carnival Development Corporation has announced that Shaunelle Mc Kenzie has withdrawn from the Calypso finals for personal reasons. Cleopatra Hend...

July 7, 2017

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NDP Petitions to Proceed to Trial

The election petitions filed by the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) will proceed to trial. This is the decision of Justice Esco Henry who delive...

June 30, 2017

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Government buys back 31 per cent shares in Bank of SVG

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (GOSVG) has bought back 31 per cent of the shares in the Bank of St Vincent and the Grenadines (BOSVG...

June 30, 2017

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Periods of rain and thunderstorms expected early tomorrow

A tropical wave is approaching the islands. The 6 pm weather forecast from the Meteorological Office at the Argyle International Airport is forecastin...

June 27, 2017

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Flood Watch in Effect for SVG until Noon

A FLOOD-WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR St. Vincent and the Grenadines Until 12:00 NOON today Wednesday 28th June, 2017 Issued by the Barbados Meteorological S...

June 27, 2017

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SDA Church disassociates itself from pledged donation of $4,000

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Mission of Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) has disassociated itself from a contribution pledged to Nice Radio, o...

June 23, 2017

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Chauffeur is the 14th murder victim for 2017

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Brian Myers, 35yrs, chauffeur of Twenty Hill which occurred at Twenty Hill on June...

June 23, 2017

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The Girls’ High School wins the 2017 RBTT Young Leaders Competition

The St. Vincent Girls’ High School has been adjudged winner of the 2017 RBTT Young Leaders Competition for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In se...

June 20, 2017

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Two men shot in Rose Place area

[[UPDATED]] At around 5 p.m. Friday two men were shot in the Rose Place area. Information is sketchy, but a witness said a vehicle which sped from the...

June 16, 2017

From the Courts, News

Owia nurse cries in court after hearing sentence for cocaine possession

By Kemarlie Durrant A nurse broke down in tears at the Serious Offences Court on February 3, when was slapped with a 2-year, 10-month prison sentence ...

February 3, 2023

News

Four held in firearm, ammo discovery at Bower Mountain

A joint operation between members of the Narcotics, Rapid Response, and Special Services Units was conducted in Bower Mountain, Georgetown on Thursday...

February 3, 2023

News

Lord Blakie moves from cocaine, says he’s now living for the Lord

Calypsonian Lord Blakie known for such notorious lyrics, ‘take off your panty’ and ‘no more long talk’ has declared that Jesus has changed his life an...

February 3, 2023

News

Police constable charged with dangerous driving

A police officer who is a driver attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has found himself with a suspended license and a traffic case...

February 3, 2023

News

Serious Offences Court now a ‘gun court’ – Chief Magistrate Browne

by Kemarlie Durrant Just one month into the year 2023, and the Serious Offences Court has seen over 10 new gun related charges for the month of Januar...

February 3, 2023

Editorial

Make Public Transportation Next on the Agenda

Now that, at long last, we have seen action to bring order to the streets of Kingstown, especially the market area, and plans to renovate the dilapida...

February 3, 2023

Editorial

Commonwealth Year of Youth – Vincentians encouraged to get involved

Yesterday, at Marlborough House in London, The Commonwealth Secretariat officially launched 2023 as the Commonwealth Year of Youth. The special design...

January 31, 2023

Editorial

Unlicensed guns, homicides and our young men

Concerns continue to be expressed throughout our society about the homicide rate, particularly involving the use of guns. This proliferation of the us...

January 27, 2023

Editorial

SVG aiming high again

On Tuesday, January 24, leaders and representatives of 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean will meet in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argen...

January 24, 2023

Editorial

Fight Against NCDs, A National Effort

It was heartening to hear the Minister of Health, in his Budget address place emphasis on the continuing efforts to combat the spread of Non-communica...

January 20, 2023

Our Readers' Opinions

What is the Name of the Heavenly Father?

EDITOR: Are you still searching for that group of true worshippers within whose midst dwells the message of salvation which has descended all the way ...

February 3, 2023

Our Readers' Opinions

National Insurance Services and Pension Reform

EDITOR: Currently, the NIS is conducting a public dialogue on pension reform and has expressed concern about the fact that a public servant can become...

February 3, 2023

Our Readers' Opinions

Does going to bible school and having a license make one a preacher?

EDITOR: Is going to bible school and having a license make a person a preacher? It is sad that in most cases the answer to this question is YES. I mus...

February 3, 2023

Our Readers' Opinions

New Customs Vehicle Import Regime and the Greedy Bill 2.0

EDITOR: Having seen the press release from the Ministry of Finance as it relates to the new import tax regimes for vehicles, I could not stay silent. ...

January 31, 2023

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Supporting the local Productive Sector

EDITOR: There is much that can be done in the choices we make to support the local productive sector. This is a specific mindset that we must adopt if...

January 27, 2023