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November 3, 2006
by Dr Garth Nicholls Director of Research, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank â Special to Searchlight Introduction On October 27, 2006, St Vincent and ...
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October 26, 2006
The history of flags dates back more than 4,000 years. Ancient flags, known as "vexilloids," meaning "guide," were metal or wooden poles that featured...
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October 26, 2006
Part 1 Matters of governance and human right issues such as same sex marriage and capital punishment were the subjects which "consumed" most of the ti...
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October 26, 2006
It is undeniable that there have been remarkable advances in education here over the last 27 years. When the flag of Independent St Vincent and the Gr...
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October 26, 2006
âSis Charles is an angel, I wish she lives forever.â Those were the words of Elfena Jeffers, one of the longest beneficiaries of Bethel Care, the ...
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October 26, 2006
FirstCaribbean International Bank honours outstanding Vincentian by Kirby Jackson Those who knew Jestina Charles well did not did think she'd be alive...
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October 26, 2006
by Ashley R Caine As St Vincent and the Grenadines prepared for Independence 27 years ago the hills of the Marriaqua Valley were covered with green go...
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October 26, 2006
Now a mother of three, Yeavera Woods of Greggs was born on the day this nation got its independence 27 years ago. She said that she loves her country ...
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October 26, 2006
While other "Independence babies" might be celebrating the nation's 27th anniversary, Danieto Bacchus will be marking the independence and his 27th bi...
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October 26, 2006
When the fireworks light up the skies on Friday, not only will Vincentians be celebrating the 27th anniversary of the birth of the nation but families...
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October 26, 2006
Of all the babies born October 27, 1979, Glennford May of Sion Hill Sandy Bay was the first. He was the third child of Leolin May, a retired farmer, a...
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October 26, 2006
Monique Cuffy is another one of the 17 "independence babies" born the same day as the nation - October 27, 1979. The affable and friendly Monique enjo...
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October 26, 2006
Coined as a creative child by her mother, the artistic skills of 16 year old Natasha Commissiong seem to have finally paid off. Commissiong is the win...
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October 26, 2006
Since we last celebrated our anniversary of nationhood, we bid adieu to dozens of Vincentians who, because of their contribution to this small state, ...
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October 26, 2006
Re-enforcing that her department is serious about it's work to help Vincentians gain a greater appreciation for their Vincentian identity, Minister of...
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October 26, 2006
It was the day of the year when the elderly walk into Suzanne's Hair Studio and ask for any treatment they want and get it free of cost. Thirty-one wo...
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October 26, 2006
As St Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates 27 years of independence a former sugar factory worker's desire is to see his beloved Georgetown shed its ...
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October 26, 2006
During the last year of Independence perhaps the most significant development in the music industry was the recent establishment of the Vincentian Org...
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October 26, 2006
by Chantel Isaacs The flag on my building is precious to me. It is the symbol of the land of the brave and the free. Many died and went to the grave f...
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October 13, 2006
Alphonso Theodore (ALFIE) Roberts was born in St Vincent on September 18, 1937, attended the Kingstown Anglican School and then the St Vincent Grammar...
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September 22, 2006
If you have anything to weld, contact Dwight Sam. He is from the Central Leeward town of Layou, and is popularly known as âKobieâ because of his l...
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September 22, 2006
Van drivers are not the only ones calling for an increase in bus fares, but conductors are also on board with the strike. SEARCHLIGHT met a group of t...
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September 22, 2006
The New Democratic Party has supported the National Omnibus Association (NOBA) in the strike action and lashed out at government for what it called it...
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September 22, 2006
A twenty years veteran of the mini bus business regards the National Omni Busses Association (NOBA) as âfoolishâ for not giving the prime minister...
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September 22, 2006
With a call to strike, the National Omni Buses Association (NOBA) launched their latest offensive in the month long dispute with the Ralph Gonsalves a...
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September 22, 2006
The dispute between the National Omni Bus Association (NOBA) and the government has been simmering for seven years and has brought the two on a collis...
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September 22, 2006
Businesses in Kingstown were unquestionably affected by the strike action taken by the National Omni Buses Association (NOBA), Wednesday, and one busi...
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September 15, 2006
"She was our top choir girl! Patrice was spontaneous, very obedient and committed to everything she was doing" These were the sentiments of Principal ...
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September 15, 2006
Coordinator of the Digicel Gospel Fest feels saddened by the passing of Patrice Bascombe and described her as a very gifted young lady. Michael Peters...
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September 15, 2006
Kenton Chance: I am forced to resort to a cliché and say that it was with great "shock and sadness" that I learnt of the death of my friend, Patrice ...
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September 15, 2006
The Caribbean Education Council Incorporated (CECI) was saddened and shocked by the death of its former secretary, the late Patrice Bascombe on Thursd...
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September 15, 2006
Speaking on behalf of the judges in the local leg of the Digicel Rising Star Competition, Adrian Bailey described the death of Patrice Bascombe as unf...
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September 15, 2006
Patrice worked at Digital Services and Marketing, and Communications Manager Rhoda St John worked with Patrice for almost a year. She remembers her be...
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September 15, 2006
"Patrice was very friendly and an inspiration to many young people. I admire that she had many accomplishments but was yet so humble. I was shocked wh...
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September 15, 2006
Digicel OECS Marketing Manager Jerry George has described the late Patrice Bascombe as a brilliant young lady who was focused. George said he first no...
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September 15, 2006
Series Producer of the Digicel Rising Stars show, Chris Cook-Johnson, said that he was of the impression that the late Patrice Leslie-Ann Bascombe wou...
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September 15, 2006
Patrice's best friend Kenrick Quashie is devastated over the loss of his dear colleague. Quashie remembers Patrice for being an energetic person who w...
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September 15, 2006
Minister of Culture Rene Baptiste has announced that the Most Outstanding Award in the National Gospel Festival would be named in the performer's hono...
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September 15, 2006
Younger brothers, Leslie, 16, Andreas, 13, and Isaiah, 11, all adored their older sister Patrice. Leslie said that he would always remember her for he...
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September 15, 2006
The parents of Patrice Bascombe will be setting up a foundation to honour the legacy of their daughter. In an interview with Searchlight, Father Recar...
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August 25, 2006
Business Rendezvous for August, 2006 Nowadays, the virtue of shared management is one that is gaining popularity in the private as well as the public ...
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August 25, 2006
Jules Williams -Managing Director of Williams Electronics and WE FM We feature Jules Williams in this monthâs Business magazine. Williams is current...
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AN EMPLOYEE attached to the Green Hill Mobilisation Programme is raising concerns after reportedly going without pay since April, 2026, despite repeat...
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June 19, 2026
THREE VAN DRIVERS who operate on the Leeward side of the mainland will have to look for another way to earn a living, at least for the next six months...
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June 19, 2026
SIX FEMALES ARE among the 22 calypsonians named following the preliminaries to go on to the calypso semi- finals on Fantastic Friday, June 26, 2026, a...
