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Teen to be charged for sex with 5-year-old
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May 15, 2009
A 15-year-old student from North Central Windward was at press time facing rape charges.{{more}} SEARCHLIGHT understands that the young man is expecte...
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Naked Vincy women splashed on Internet
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May 15, 2009
Director of Family Services Cammie Matthews is calling on young women here to be more careful about where they go and with whom they associate.{{more}...
Prison authorities seize 60 phones in prison
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Prison authorities seize 60 phones in prison
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May 15, 2009
Prison authorities have seized 60 cellular phones and six pounds of marijuana over the last two months, Prison Chief Eric Rodriguez says.{{more}} When...
‘Coalition of the Willing’ list gets longer
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‘Coalition of the Willing’ list gets longer
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May 8, 2009
Count them! The “Coalition of the willing” or the “Compact of the Committed” - whatever the catch phrase, for the US$200 Argyle International ...
Dr. Alexis presents draft Constitution to House Speaker
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Dr. Alexis presents draft Constitution to House Speaker
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May 8, 2009
If the new draft constitution becomes law in November, it will be a “gigantic” step and will take this nation’s independence a step further.{{mo...
Extradition hearing adjourned until Tuesday
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Extradition hearing adjourned until Tuesday
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May 8, 2009
The three Vincentian men facing possible extradition to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will have to wait a little longer to find out if they will be...
Commissioner Miller questions truthfulness of complaints
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Commissioner Miller questions truthfulness of complaints
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May 8, 2009
STORIES of alleged police brutality continue to dominate the media, but the top cop says that he believes that some of the complaints are orchestrated...
Police  hit ‘Pops’ in sting  operation
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Police hit ‘Pops’ in sting operation
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April 30, 2009
A local businessman believes that his friendship with a man currently facing extradition charges may have led to him being the target of a police stin...
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Vinlec repairs damaged GHS equipment
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April 30, 2009
The St Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC) has repaired the equipment which was damaged at the Girls’ High School as a result of electrical proble...
Tortola wants three to answer drug charges
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Tortola wants three to answer drug charges
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April 30, 2009
Three Vincentian men are being sought by law enforcement authorities in Tortola, the British Virgin Islands, to answer charges of involvement in the i...
SVG officials take precautions against the deadly Swine Flu
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SVG officials take precautions against the deadly Swine Flu
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April 30, 2009
The medical supplies needed to deal with any outbreak of the deadly swine flu here will be in place, the local medical hierarchy has assured the publi...
Vincy Students decide to remain in Mexico
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Vincy Students decide to remain in Mexico
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April 30, 2009
The 51 Vincentian students who are studying in Mexico are seemingly prepared to ride out the swine flu outbreak and will not rush back home, the gover...
Thomas wins sports award
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Thomas wins sports award
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April 24, 2009
For the second consecutive year, SEARCHLIGHT’s Rohan Thomas has won the award for being the most outstanding Sports Journalist.{{more}} Thomas was g...
Electrical problems cost GHS thousands in equipment
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Electrical problems cost GHS thousands in equipment
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April 24, 2009
The Girls’ High School has lost thousands of dollars worth of equipment, including 40 computers, monitors and air-conditioning units, as a result of...
Container falls on Port worker
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Container falls on Port worker
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April 24, 2009
by Omesha Spence 24.APR.09 Warren Bishop is indeed lucky to be alive, after a forty foot container fell on him, causing injuries to his shoulder and l...
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DPP: Two men not getting special treatment
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April 24, 2009
by Kirby Jackson & Kenara Woods 24.APR.09 As questions swirl as to why two men who were allegedly found naked in a jeep by police on Monday, April 20t...
Mother says she didn’t start fight
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Mother says she didn’t start fight
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April 17, 2009
She is ashamed that she fought in the presence of her son and other children, but Tiffany Smith, the parent who last month came to blows with her sonâ...
Owia village lands first class fisheries centre
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Owia village lands first class fisheries centre
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April 17, 2009
The energy that emanated from Owia last Tuesday, April 14, was palpable. Scores of people converged on the small fishing village for the opening of th...
Police charge nine for sex with minor
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Police charge nine for sex with minor
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April 17, 2009
The atmosphere outside the Kingstown Magistrates Court erupted with boisterous chatter on Tuesday, April 14, as nine Barrouallie men between the ages ...
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Buttercup fruit not strange after all
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April 9, 2009
What a Redemption Sharpes resident thought may have been a “perfect marriage” between his breadnut tree and a buttercup plant turns out to be noth...
Miguel takes fresh guard for Marriaqua
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Miguel takes fresh guard for Marriaqua
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April 9, 2009
“I will be contesting! The people have asked me to continue.” These were the words of Girlyn Miguel, the Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) incumbent Pa...
Parents support Lowman’s Anglican in 11-Plus camp
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Parents support Lowman’s Anglican in 11-Plus camp
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April 9, 2009
An educational camp spearheaded by Headteacher of the Lowmans Windward Anglican School, Otto Sam, wrapped up yesterday.{{more}} Sam told SEARCHLIGHT t...
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Man shot three times in leg by cop at Hospital
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April 9, 2009
A man who had earlier assaulted a visitor to these shores was shot three times by police at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital last Saturday.{{more}} A...
Hospital Director says petrol  station poses serious threat to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital
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Hospital Director says petrol station poses serious threat to Milton Cato Memorial Hospital
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April 9, 2009
The petrol station next door to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) would be promptly relocated if Hospital Administrator Fitz Jones could have h...
hybrid
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hybrid
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April 3, 2009
The hybrid Breadnut-looking fruit growing from a branch of a Buttercup tree which is planted next to a breadnut tree.
Sharpes man creates new hybrid fruit
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Sharpes man creates new hybrid fruit
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April 3, 2009
by Samantha Campbell 03.APR.09 A Redemption Sharpes man may have inadvertently created a new species of fruit when he planted a Buttercup flowering tr...
Coast Guard intercepts boat on high seas
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Coast Guard intercepts boat on high seas
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April 3, 2009
Officers of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard earlier this week, in the space of two days, intercepted two Trinidadian fishing boats, who...
Looted
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Looted
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April 3, 2009
Special Services Unit officers assist in returning pieces of expensive furniture and other looted items that they and Premium Security Firm successful...
Millennium Bank’s sister company feels backlash
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Millennium Bank’s sister company feels backlash
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April 3, 2009
Former workers of Tommy and Nelson Legacy Place, sister company of the embattled Millennium Bank, spent the last weekend and the earlier part of this ...
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SEC moves on Millennium Bank
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March 27, 2009
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained an emergency court order against Millennium Bank, alleging that the bank decei...
Market Vendor
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Market Vendor
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March 27, 2009
Kingstown Central Market vendors turn out to hear plans for the Market from Minister Julian Francis and other Ministry officials.
Minister Francis promises to fix Kingstown Central Market
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Minister Francis promises to fix Kingstown Central Market
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March 27, 2009
by Jamila Soso-vincent 27.MAR.09 Although the Kingstown Central Market will be the hub of much activity over the Easter weekend, it will not be open t...
Gruesome murder
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Gruesome murder
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March 27, 2009
Residents of Dubois came out in their numbers as word of the beheading spread. They wanted it to be known that the alleged killer was not from their c...
Man chops off ‘friend’s’ head, dumps it in drain
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Man chops off ‘friend’s’ head, dumps it in drain
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March 27, 2009
The two men were supposed to be friends. It is, therefore, baffling what could have caused one to cut off the other’s head and walk calmly away.{{mo...
Vendors
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Vendors
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March 20, 2009
Kingstown Central Market Manager Johnny Jones making a point to a vendor.
Vendors ordered from front of market
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Vendors ordered from front of market
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March 20, 2009
A confrontation was avoided last Wednesday, March 18th, outside the Kingstown Central Market. Vendors plying their trade at the Grenville Street entra...
Police spokesperson claims officer was forced to shoot
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Police spokesperson claims officer was forced to shoot
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March 20, 2009
Was the shooting of a Bequia woman on the morning of Saturday, March 14th, by a police officer a wanton act or was the police officer acting lawfully ...
Opposition to fight  new constitution
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Opposition to fight new constitution
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March 20, 2009
The process leading up to the historic referendum on a new constitution in November this year will not be all smooth sailing.{{more}} Prime Minister D...
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Attorneys accuse each other of unethical behaviour
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March 20, 2009
A matter involving two senior attorneys here is threatening to unfold into a protracted legal battle laced with accusations and counter accusations.{{...
Man told don’t pull down pants  in public
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Man told don’t pull down pants in public
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March 13, 2009
Michael DeRiggs’ act of exposing his private parts in public has cost him two months of freedom. {{more}} Chief Magistrate Sonya Young sentenced the...
Youth charged for killing of student
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Youth charged for killing of student
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March 13, 2009
Police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Ashburton resident, Romano Hunte (left) in connection with the murder of 14-year-old student, David Glenn...
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Parent, teacher clash over child’s detention
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March 13, 2009
Charges of assault and damage to property will be slapped on a woman who had a run-in with her child’s teacher last week.{{more}} According to infor...
Larry Bascombe to be laid to rest Sunday
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Larry Bascombe to be laid to rest Sunday
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March 13, 2009
The Marriaqua Valley is expected to play host to thousands this weekend, as Vincentians journey to Mesopotamia to bid farewell to a Nation Builder.{{m...
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Minors threaten the survival of Bagga Fish Fest – organisers
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Minors threaten the survival of Bagga Fish Fest – organisers
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May 9, 2025
The last thing that the Bagga Fish Fest Committee wants to do is shut down the event, but with the disturbing number of children who are present at Fi...
CARPHA zeroes in on Mental Health
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CARPHA zeroes in on Mental Health
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May 9, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has brought attention to what has been described as “an urgent but often overlooked challenge of our time”...
Lodge Village mother faces two-year jail time for theft
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Lodge Village mother faces two-year jail time for theft
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May 9, 2025
A Lodge Village mother of three, who is well known at several Massy Stores as a thief, may face up to two years in prison after she was caught again, ...
Officer Charged in Traffic Violation Case
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Officer Charged in Traffic Violation Case
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May 9, 2025
A police officer, alleged to have aided and abetted a civilian to break traffic regulations, has been charged, and will appear in court on May 12,2025...
Park Hill farmer pleads guilty to handling stolen ginger
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Park Hill farmer pleads guilty to handling stolen ginger
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May 9, 2025
A 45-year-old farmer of Park Hill, who pleaded guilty to a charge of handling stolen goods was fined, bonded, and ordered to make restitution when he ...

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