Editorial

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 ...

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 ...

As we approach the climax of Vincymas ’23, one can safely say that the most pleasing aspect of the Festival thus far has been the confirmation of the ...

As SEARCHLIGHT went to press on Monday evening, it was raining cats and dogs in St Vincent and the Grenadines, with more heavy showers forecast for th...

Beginning tonight, June 30, Vincymas ’23 steps into the bright lights and on to the big stage as the main activities shift to Carnival City at Victori...

THE MINISTRY OF Foreign Affairs of St Vincent and the Grenadines is this week conducting a consultation with its overseas diplomats, under the theme “...

Over the years, St Vincent and the Grenadines has usually had net negative migration, with more Vincentians leaving for “greener pastures” than others...

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual celebration observed on June 19 in the United States. Many Caribbean people ma...

The recently announced step by the government of Canada to provide a more reasonable travel regime for the citizens of St Vincent and the Grenadines (...

THE HEAT wave being experienced in St Vincent and the Grenadines and the rest of the region is expected to get worse over the next few months, and in ...

All Vincentians should be very supportive of the continuing efforts of the local Indian community to celebrate their first arrival here in June 1861. ...

The decision by the On Tour calypso tent to distance itself from the 2023 offering of one of its members is warranted. In a most unusual move, the cal...

From all official reports, activities to mark Fisherman’s Day 2023 have been deemed a success. The highlight of the activities was the annual fishing ...

If we are to judge from the political statements of our two political parties, it would appear that they are beginning to be seized by the mood which ...

Vincentians woke up yesterday morning to overcast skies and intermittent rain which persisted for most of the day For most of us, the rains could not ...

A fundamental statement with profound implications for national development was made last week by Chairman of the Carnival Development Corporation (CD...

Yesterday, our nation heard the sad news of the passing of a stand-out Vincentian, Garth Saunders. Those who knew Mr Saunders well could attest to his...

How nice it would be if, come Sunday morning, May 14, Vincentians wake up to the strains of Becket’s epic, “Thank You, Mama”, in honour of Mothers’ Da...

From north to south in the Caribbean the story is the same with only variations of scale - violent crime, especially murder by way of illegal high-pow...

Last year, following the death of Britain’s longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, it had been predicted by some that efforts would be made by t...

Change is inevitable but not all change is positive, for many times change is not always for the better. In the Caribbean generally, the struggles of ...

Since the government announced last month that it would appeal Justice Henry’s judgment in the ‘Vaccine Mandate’ case, there have been accusations by ...

Sometimes, when politicians achieve a certain level of comfort in their longevity in office, even the most level-headed of them tend to make what can ...

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves announced incentives to operators of public service vehicles who are willing to provide a late n...

Last weekend we recalled the bitter experiences of the latest violent eruption of our La Soufriere volcano on April 9, 2021. By sheer coincidence, or ...

AS A CHRISTIAN society, this is the time when we, and other Christians around the world, commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And l...

Earlier this week, the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) jointly launched an EC$240 million m...

IT IS EXTREMELY unfortunate, when those who have chosen not to smoke, find themselves at high risk for dangerous smoking related consequences as a res...

Talk as we may about “post-Covid”, there are many repercussions from that dreaded experience still with us and affecting public life. The ongoing indu...

Today, March 21, 2023 is World Down Syndrome Day, a day set aside to raise public awareness, promote inclusivity, encourage advocacy, and support the ...

In several ways National Heroes Day 2023 and the visit of a large Garifuna delegation from the lands of their exile will long be remembered. Perhaps n...

Next Tuesday, March 14, will mark the 21st anniversary since the Vincentian people have been officially honouring Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer as t...

The importance of the month of March to our cultural heritage and who we are as Vincentians should not be underestimated. Having reclaimed our indepen...

The first recorded public activity to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) was held at the Peace Memorial Hall in 1974, organized by the women ...

The month of March, which in the context of its historical significance to St Vincent and the Grenadines ranks alongside August and October, begins to...

Judging by the response of the population of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) and the thousands of visitors, including from the Caribbean, who participated i...

LAST FRIDAY, the three winners of the final cohort of the Women’s Empowerment Project (WEP) were announced. These women, who came out on top in the Bu...

As the negative effects of all that has been happening at the global level over the past three years begin to bite more and more, the wisdom of the of...

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not ea...

The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines is moving ahead with the new $600 million Kingstown Port project, the largest national project since t...

There is an old, an oft-repeated African saying about “when elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled”. At the risk of repetition, we cannot...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

The boycott by the Opposition of the final day’s proceedings in the House of Assembly last weekend, the umpteenth over the past decade and a half, has...

The 2023 Throne Speech by Governor General Dame Susan Dougan outlining government’s policies for this year was put in the context of “Fresh Hope” afte...

DIABETES IS A killer and its prevalence has more than tripled in the Americas in the last 30 years. This alarming statistic was contained in a recent ...

Hope springs eternal. And nothing in human life better captures this sensibility than the beginning of each new year. Individuals, institutions, and c...

As we end the challenging year 2022, the dilemma facing countries like ours is highlighted by the situation in capital city Kingstown and the crucial ...

The story about the Star of Bethlehem appears in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 2 and speaks of the three wise men from the East who were inspired to ...

In St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) today, the propagation of COVID- 19 infections remain a cause for concern and once we acknowledge this fact, w...

Today’s issue of SEARCHLIGHT covers some issues relating to the future of the local arrowroot industry . In past times the arrowroot industry was not ...

The Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the 2023 national Budget are expected to be presented to Parliament today, Tuesday, December 13, to meet ...

It started since last month with Christmas music being played on the radio stations, but officially the 2022 Christmas season kicked off with the laun...

A LEADING REGIONAL meteorological organization has warned that the heavy rains experienced in the Caribbean over the past two months could continue in...

Cuban President His Excellency Miguel Diaz-Canel and his delegation will pay a three-day visit to our shores this weekend. He will be the first Cuban ...

This week, as the month of December is ushered in, we enter the homestretch towards our largest cultural and religious festival, Christmas. The Christ...

One cannot help but congratulate the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU) for their dogged determination not to let the memory of its ...

Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves seems to be fond of the word “Revolution”. It is a term which evokes mixed reactions depending on such factors as ag...

As the United Nations’ climate change Conference of Parties (COP 27) prepares to wind up today, developing countries, especially those most vulnerable...