Editorial

First, a hearty welcome to returning Vincentians and visitors here for the Carnival Festival. Your presence and participation in our national cultural...

Some 47 years ago the Government and people of St Vincent and the Grenadines embarked on a road to a destination unknown at the time. Recognizing the ...

After inflated hopes had seemed to propel the West Indies cricket team to the gates of a final four place in the ICC 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, those h...

In case there are those among us who are still not sure, there are unmistakeable signs that we have “hit the Carnival Road” to use our colloquial expr...

The sudden passing of cultural icon Julian “Pilling” Pollard has, quite naturally evoked an outpouring of grief and a flood of tribute to the legacy o...

The 91-day National Firearm Amnesty proclaimed by the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF),came to an end on May 31. The aim of t...

South Africa was the shining hope of all of Africa after the legendary Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to not only smash aparth...

The next general elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines are, based on experiences, not generally expected before late 2025, the government having ...

Another Fisherman’s Day was celebrated here last week ending with the traditional prize-giving ceremony and rally at the Calliaqua Playing Field, adja...

What an eventful week this past one has turned out to be! There was the tragedy in Iran on Sunday resulting in the death of its President, Foreign Min...

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves last week announced that he is about to rearrange responsibilities within the Ministry of Housing. That Ministry is...

IT WAS HEARTENING to witness the noble gesture of the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines a fortnight ago to honour the contributions of what ...

Families in many countries- sons, daughters and offspring, will on Sunday in a multiplicity of ways pay homage and honour the matrons or, where no lon...

The month of May is observed annually as “Child Month” with the emphasis being on securing and improving the welfare of our children. Whether by coinc...

Local Carnival and Cricket authorities are seizing prime opportunities offered by the juxtaposing of the T/20 Cricket World Cup (June) and this year’s...

Vincentians will join the rest of the world next Wednesday in enjoying a public holiday like none other. Some of our holidays, notably Christmas and E...

A most interesting battle is developing in Barbados based on claims for reparations for the crimes of African slavery and colonial plunder. The claims...

On Monday of next week, the global community will be observing EARTH DAY with a variety of activities. This day has been observed since 1970 with the ...

It is a pity that we must once more comment on a negative issue in our society, but unfortunately, the plague of violent crime remains with us, despit...

“SEARCHLIGHT is here. A searchlight is an instrument the main function of which is to illuminate. This is what we are about”. That bold statement in o...

There continues to be heightened anxiety and concern among our female population, mothers and daughters alike, over their security of person following...

We offer our congratulations first and foremost to the young athletes and swimmers of the entire Caribbean region who spent their Easter weekend demon...

A wave of discussions has been sparked in this society by another vicious act of crime, a heinous murder of a female teenager from Kingstown whose bod...

We are this week, signalling the end of the Lenten season. It ushers in the glorious Easter festival which marks the triumph over death as demonstrate...

A full year after tiny St Vincent and the Grenadines assumed the one-year (pro tempore) presidency of the 34-nation Community of Latin American and Ca...

In another few months, this country will join with others globally to celebrate children in observation of Child Month in May. Issues enshrined in the...

The Shafiqua Maloney situation on the eve of this country hosting our biggest-ever International Conference, the CELAC Summit, our government and peop...

Last Wednesday the Christian community worldwide began its commemoration of the Lenten period, the holiest in its calendar, leading up to Good Friday ...

An atmosphere of anxiety is building up among the lowest-paid workers in this country as the month of March approaches. Next month is supposed to be t...

In just over two weeks’ time, St Vincent and the Grenadines will host its biggest international gathering ever in the Summit of the Community of Latin...

The front page of the midweek issue of SEARCHLIGHT (Feb.5) is dominated by shocking revelations of negative reactions to enumerators engaged to carry ...

How many times has this promise been dangled in front of us in the last few years? As the regional airline service became more unreliable and outrageo...

Virtually every day, in every region of the world, from the North Pole to the Antarctic, the Sahara desert to Equatorial forests, from tropical zones ...

The entire Caribbean should give credit and praise to our Test cricketers who we have apparently abandoned in favour of the attractions of the money-s...

The recent start of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Bishop’s College as a private secondary school institution i...

The never-ending saga between the Kingstown Town Board (KTB) and market vendors has surfaced again, this time with the focus on non-payment of fees. L...

There is no doubt that crime,violent crime and murders in particular, is the veritable “talk of the town” today. Whether in talk shows on radio, in th...

It must have been a major disappointment to those Vincentians who are seriously concerned about lifting the level of our politics and the future of ou...

Baliceaux is a valley of dry bones. In the language of the great Bunny Wailer, they are dry bones crying in the wilderness. Because for more than 200 ...

All systems are now being mobilized to their full capacity as the SVG Cricket Association strives to fulfil its obligations in hosting five matches of...

Right on the heels of the holidays, Vincentians will have to come to grips with the realities of their economic situation when the 2024 National Budge...

The end of a year or even of an era tends to make us reflect on the journey just completed. At SEARCHLIGHT, we cannot help but be profoundly grateful ...

One of the timeless messages of the Christmas season is “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men”. For us here in St Vincent and the Grenadines, and certainly...

Prison authorities in St Vincent and the Grenadines have implemented a series of measures aimed at promoting discipline and rehabilitation among inmat...

It is a pity that the momentous COP 28 international conference which ended in Dubai on Wednesday of this week, focusing on finding ways to save Plane...

As Christmas approaches, the air is filled with excitement and the promise of joyous celebrations. However, in the midst of the holiday cheer, it is c...

While representatives of the nations and people of the world are actively involved at the COP 28 (Conference of Parties) in Dubai in arriving at concr...

The heartbreaking reality of St Vincent and the Grenadines in 2023 is one of shattered lives, grieving families, and communities haunted by the relent...

The recently published results of a PayPulse survey on salaries in the Caribbean have sparked off a lot of comment among Vincentians. This is to be ex...

In the aftermath of the signing of the Samoa Agreement, by 106 countries at the 46th session of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers on November 15, in Sam...

As we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women today, November 24, it is crucial to recognize the multifaceted natu...

On November 19, the world observed International Men’s Day, a day that historically may not have received the attention it truly deserves. Initiated i...

In the battle against crime, surrendering to the emotional pull of helping or supporting our friends, colleagues and family can, in fact, undermine ou...

As Christmas approaches (faster than we can imagine), the sound of bells ringing and the sight of the iconic red kettles are once again gracing the st...

The stability of the modern world is such that even before political storms and deadly armed conflicts are resolved in one region, another erupts some...

From November 9 to 15, 2023, the International Week of Science and Peace will be celebrated under the theme “Building Trust in Science.” This theme ho...

St Vincent and the Grenadines, a nation celebrating its 44th anniversary of Independence, stands at a crossroads in its journey towards prosperity and...

The Everything Vincy Plus Expo held from October 26 to 29, 2023 has concluded, leaving in its wake not only a sense of accomplishment on the part of p...

As St Vincent and the Grenadines commemorates its 44th anniversary of Independence, there is a palpable sense of hope and promise in the air. The futu...

As we approach the 44th anniversary of Independence of St Vincent and the Grenadines, the theme, ‘Our Resilience, our Fortitude, our People, our Ident...

As we mark World Food Day in 2023, the chosen theme, “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind,” underscores an urgent and interrelated chall...

The Independence calendar of activities seems to be growing each year. Almost daily there are activities of one form or another, in almost every spher...

In St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the debate over the regulation of vehicle tinting has gained momentum since the Prime Minister’s announcement ...

Given the current crime situation and the penchant for too many in our society for wild speculation and rumour-mongering, abusing the availability of ...

The power of social media is undeniable. It has brought the world closer together, allowed us to stay connected with loved ones across the globe, and ...

There was a time that for many of us in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), tourism was not seen as pivotal to our economic development thrust. We se...

For over four decades, the national Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition has been a beacon of excellence, providing a vital platform for the ...

A recent Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion Survey commissioned by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has unveiled some concerning real...

In a rapidly evolving world, the importance of education in driving a nation’s progress cannot be overstated. The recent statements by Minister of Edu...

The media, social as well as traditional, are replete with reports of violent murders here and in other countries across the region. The latest incide...

The sweltering heat we have been experiencing over the last few weeks, particularly over this past weekend, cannot be ignored. Climate change is no lo...

As our children and students embark on a new school year, it cannot be encouraging for them to awaken each morning to a host of depressing news. There...

Yesterday, September 4 marked the start of a new school year, and with it, the beginning of new phases in the lives of our young citizens. It is cruci...

The sparkling turquoise waters, powdery white or black sands, and gentle sea breezes that grace the Caribbean’s picturesque shores are not only a sour...

The recent revisions to the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Social Studies syllabus by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) demon...

From all reports there seems to be growing consensus for the re-establishment of a government subsidised intra-regional airline to serve air transport...

As the world navigates through the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 virus, it is imperative that the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) ...

On the basis of track record, it would be difficult to dispute the claims by the governing Unity Labour Party (ULP) and its supporters that the ULP go...

Congratulations to the much-beleaguered West Indies cricket team, which, following the humiliation of failing to qualify for October’s World Cup in In...

At last week’s closing of the Criminal Assizes of the High Court, the Superintendent of Prisons gave his usual report on the prison population (report...

Our belated congratulations to the government and people of our sister isle of Jamaica as they celebrate their 61st anniversary of national independen...

The enthusiastic turnout of Vincentians last Tuesday night to participate in the ONE PEOPLE concert to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of CA...

Next week, the people of the English-speaking Caribbean will hold activities to commemorate the historic end of the inhuman system of slavery in what ...

In September 2017, a month in which there were 10 homicides in St Vincent and the Grenadines, a top ranking member of the police force announced that ...