Searchlight Logo
special_image

    • News
      • Front Page
      • News
      • Breaking News
      • Press Release
      • Features
      • Special Features
      • From the Courts
      • Sports
      • Regional / World
    • Opinions
      • Editorial
      • Our Readers’ Opinions
      • Bassy – Love Vine
      • Dr. Fraser- Point of View
      • R. Rose – Eye of the Needle
      • On Target
      • Dr Jozelle Miller
      • The World Around Us
      • Random Thoughts
    • Advice
      • Kitchen Corner
      • What’s on Fleek this week
      • Health Wise
      • Physician’s Weekly
      • Business Buzz
      • Hey Rosie!
      • Prime the pump
    • ePaper
    • Obituaries
      • In Memoriam / Acknowledgement
      • Tribute
    • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Letters To The Editor
      • General Contact Information
      • Contact our Webmaster
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Interactive Media Ltd
      • St. Vincent & the Grenadines
    • Subscribe
    • News
      • Front Page
      • News
      • Breaking News
      • Press Release
      • Features
      • Special Features
      • From the Courts
      • Sports
      • Regional / World
    • Opinions
      • Editorial
      • Our Readers’ Opinions
      • Bassy – Love Vine
      • Dr. Fraser- Point of View
      • R. Rose – Eye of the Needle
      • On Target
      • Dr Jozelle Miller
      • The World Around Us
      • Random Thoughts
    • Advice
      • Kitchen Corner
      • What’s on Fleek this week
      • Health Wise
      • Physician’s Weekly
      • Business Buzz
      • Hey Rosie!
      • Prime the pump
    • ePaper
    • Obituaries
      • In Memoriam / Acknowledgement
      • Tribute
    • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Letters To The Editor
      • General Contact Information
      • Contact our Webmaster
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Interactive Media Ltd
      • St. Vincent & the Grenadines
    • Subscribe

Front Page

SVG  welcomes temporary High Court Judge
Front Page
SVG welcomes temporary High Court Judge
Webmaster 
January 19, 2024
St Vincent and the Grenadines has welcomed a new judge who will temporarily preside over criminal matters in the High Court. His Lordship, Justice Ric...
Colourful start to ‘Bishop’s’ Diamond Anniversary
Front Page
Colourful start to ‘Bishop’s’ Diamond Anniversary
Webmaster 
January 19, 2024
by Eldonté Samuel A colourful procession of students, staff, former students, associates, and friends of Bishop’s College, Kingstown marked the start ...
ECSC officially welcomes three Vincentian  judges
Front Page
ECSC officially welcomes three Vincentian judges
Webmaster 
January 16, 2024
Three Vincentian Judges were officially welcomed to sit on the benches of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC). The official welcome came from C...
We need to build confidence in the Justice system – DPP
Front Page
We need to build confidence in the Justice system – DPP
Webmaster 
January 16, 2024
Director of Public Prosecutions of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Sejilla Mc Dowall has spoken of the need to build public confidence in the Jus...
Local and overseas partners host Teddy Bear clinic for children
Front Page
Local and overseas partners host Teddy Bear clinic for children
Webmaster 
January 16, 2024
Last Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Kingstown Baptist Church, volunteers from the Central Georgia Technical College in the USA, and the Kingstown B...
Budget 2024 gets stamp of approval
Front Page
Budget 2024 gets stamp of approval
Webmaster 
January 12, 2024
The 2024 National Budget passed through all of its stages in the House of Assembly on Wednesday January 10, without much debate. This year’s Budget wa...
2024 Budget  out of  touch with  Vincentians – Dr Friday
Front Page
2024 Budget out of touch with Vincentians – Dr Friday
Webmaster 
January 12, 2024
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Dr. Godwin Friday says that many of the projects spoken about in the 2024 Budget will never be implemented due...
Increased minimum wages to take effect from March 1
Front Page
Increased minimum wages to take effect from March 1
Webmaster 
January 12, 2024
The minimum wage in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for full time workers has been increased to one thousand dollars (EC$1,000) as government seek...
Teenage sailor to make solo fundraising crossing to Bequia in his Laser craft
Front Page
Teenage sailor to make solo fundraising crossing to Bequia in his Laser craft
Webmaster 
January 12, 2024
Fresh from his placement in the top three of the Optimist Class in the December 17, 2023 Sailing Competition at Calliaqua Bay, young Kai Marks – Dasen...
Beware! Protect yourself against swine flu and other viral infections: Ministry of Health
Front Page
Beware! Protect yourself against swine flu and other viral infections: Ministry of Health
Webmaster 
January 12, 2024
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment (MOHWE) has issued a public health advisory to take all the necessary precautionary measures to p...
Government moving to create more permanent jobs
Front Page
Government moving to create more permanent jobs
Webmaster 
January 9, 2024
This year 2024, the government will be moving to create more permanent jobs in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). This was outlined by Finance Minis...
SVG T/20 World Cup match dates revealed
Front Page
SVG T/20 World Cup match dates revealed
Webmaster 
January 9, 2024
St Vincent and the Grenadines Twenty-twenty (T/20) World Cup match dates have been revealed. This country will host five matches according to the rele...
Four die as plane plunges into sea off Bequia
Front Page
Four die as plane plunges into sea off Bequia
Webmaster 
January 5, 2024
Story by Robertson Henry Tragedy hit the Grenadine island of Bequia at about 12:11 p.m.yesterday Thursday, January 4, 2024, when a small aircraft nose...
PM Gonsalves not aware of design showing  Guyana’s Essequibo region on Venezuela’s map
Front Page
PM Gonsalves not aware of design showing Guyana’s Essequibo region on Venezuela’s map
Webmaster 
January 5, 2024
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has come under criticism following the circulation of a photo showing him holding a map of Venezuela that includes ...
Bequia Waterfront is Best Lit Community
Front Page
Bequia Waterfront is Best Lit Community
Webmaster 
December 29, 2023
In the Grenadines, theft of Christmas lights almost threatened to derail the participation of the Bequia group, ‘Almond Tree,’ in the Best Lit Communi...
Transponders may have been turned off on ‘missing plane’ – PM
Front Page
Transponders may have been turned off on ‘missing plane’ – PM
Webmaster 
December 29, 2023
Minister of National Security, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves says there is no evidence that anything illegal was taken onboard the jet that went m...
Samuel hits big six in Best Lit house competition
Front Page
Samuel hits big six in Best Lit house competition
Webmaster 
December 29, 2023
Long-time veteran in the Best Lit House competition, Jimmy Samuel, added another win to his belt this year. In 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2019 and now in...
SVG Embassy in Taiwan hands over sports equipment
Front Page
SVG Embassy in Taiwan hands over sports equipment
Webmaster 
December 29, 2023
Sports equipment and other related paraphernalia valued at US$62,000 were donated to various organizations during a ceremony held at the Embassy of th...
Night market to beat  City hustle
Front Page
Night market to beat City hustle
Webmaster 
December 22, 2023
A “delayed” idea to offer the public the opportunity to do Christmas shopping outside of normal daytime hours is yielding positive results for a local...
Salvation Army hands out 1,500-plus  food hampers
Front Page
Salvation Army hands out 1,500-plus food hampers
Webmaster 
December 22, 2023
The Salvation Army Headquarters was teeming with activity on Tuesday for the annual Christmas Distribution Package and ceremony. A total of 1,500 food...
Community College Carolites take Glen Jackson Challenge Trophy
Front Page
Community College Carolites take Glen Jackson Challenge Trophy
Webmaster 
December 22, 2023
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College Carolites out sang five other choirs to win the Glen Jackson Carolling Challenge Trophy in the 202...
Users of Calliaqua Playing Field threatened by loose light fixtures
Front Page
Users of Calliaqua Playing Field threatened by loose light fixtures
Webmaster 
December 22, 2023
by Robertson S Henry Users of the Calliaqua Playing Field are calling for urgent repairs to be done to the light fixtures at the Calliaqua Playing Fie...
Inmates sing their hearts out at Prison Concert
Front Page
Inmates sing their hearts out at Prison Concert
Webmaster 
December 19, 2023
A song written and performed by a former inmate of His Majesty’s Prisons visibly touched many people who turned out last Sunday, December 17 for the a...
Venezuela, Guyana agree to suspend aggression
Front Page
Venezuela, Guyana agree to suspend aggression
Webmaster 
December 15, 2023
by Christina Smith A truce, of sorts, has been reached, following marathon talks between Guyana and Venezuela and the establishment of the ‘Joint Decl...
Don’t abandon us – inmates urge families
Front Page
Don’t abandon us – inmates urge families
Webmaster 
December 15, 2023
Inmates held at His Majesty’s Prison are usually allowed only brief visits from relatives and physical interaction is strictly prohibited. However at ...
Presidents of Venezuela, Guyana to meet in SVG Thursday
Front Page
Presidents of Venezuela, Guyana to meet in SVG Thursday
Webmaster 
December 12, 2023
President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, has agreed to meet in St Vincent and the Grenadines to talk with the President of Guyana, describing the meeti...
There will be no negotiations on the border controversy – President Ali
Front Page
There will be no negotiations on the border controversy – President Ali
Webmaster 
December 12, 2023
While there is no objection to the upcoming meeting with the President of Venezuela, Guyana’s President, Ifraan Ali has made it clear that there will ...
Estimates to be laid in Parliament December 19
Front Page
Estimates to be laid in Parliament December 19
Webmaster 
December 12, 2023
The 2024 Estimates will be laid in Parliament on Tuesday December 19. Word of this came from Deputy Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel when he spoke on ...
Surety made to pay $10,000 after young man escapes to Grenada
Front Page
Surety made to pay $10,000 after young man escapes to Grenada
Webmaster 
December 12, 2023
A young man who fled to Grenada while on bail, after being charged with several offences, has caused his surety to pay $10,000 and has placed his moth...
Guyana-Venezuela land dispute at delicate stage
Front Page
Guyana-Venezuela land dispute at delicate stage
Webmaster 
December 8, 2023
As CARICOM Heads of Governments convene today to discuss the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is also expec...
‘Criminal support network hindering police work’
Front Page
‘Criminal support network hindering police work’
Webmaster 
December 8, 2023
Although police intelligence has led investigators to suspected criminals in the country, they are able to wiggle their way out of potential charges a...
Lawyer commended as a positive example for young men
Front Page
Lawyer commended as a positive example for young men
Webmaster 
December 8, 2023
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sejilla Mc Dowall has commended counsel Chrislon Fraser for being “a proper example of what a young man should b...
Young lawyer determined to create a kinder world
Front Page
Young lawyer determined to create a kinder world
Webmaster 
December 8, 2023
The bullying a young lawyer faced while growing up has made her determined to create a kinder world for everyone. At the High Court in Kingstown, yest...
Lawyer pledges to serve her people with all her strength
Front Page
Lawyer pledges to serve her people with all her strength
Webmaster 
December 8, 2023
A series of “restless nights, insomnia, anxiety, laughter and tears” has concluded in victory for Kamla David as her application to become an attorney...
New activities on cards for Nine Mornings
Front Page
New activities on cards for Nine Mornings
Forrest 
December 5, 2023
Story, photos and video by ELDONTE SAMUEL Vincentians will soon be waking up at pre-dawn to chilly weather, the perfume of fresh oranges and a town fl...
Mother devastated by murder of son
Front Page
Mother devastated by murder of son
Forrest 
December 5, 2023
With the death of Demron “Cheetah” Delpesche, a mother has lost her first son and provider, and St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has recorded its 5...
Man shot at Edinboro dies in hospital
Front Page
Man shot at Edinboro dies in hospital
Forrest 
December 5, 2023
Michelle Guy, the mother of gunshot victim Alando Emron Guy alias ‘Murphy’ says she is comforted by the fact that she got to pray with her son before ...
Joveka shot in Layou
Front Page
Joveka shot in Layou
Forrest 
December 5, 2023
The bloodletting continued in Layou over the weekend with the shooting of Joveka Gaymes, a 28-year-old labourer of the Central Leeward town. According...
Success is not  a destination  ‑ Prof. Devonish (+VIDEO)
Front Page
Success is not a destination ‑ Prof. Devonish (+VIDEO)
Webmaster 
December 1, 2023
Success is a journey and not a destination, contrary to what others may believe. This is the conviction of Professor of Management and Human Organisat...
Former CoP to be sworn in as Senior Magistrate today
Front Page
Former CoP to be sworn in as Senior Magistrate today
Webmaster 
December 1, 2023
Former Commissioner of Police (CoP) Collin John, expected to be sworn in today as Senior Magistrate, says he is more than qualified for the position. ...
SVG ranks high on HDI, but low on salaries
Front Page
SVG ranks high on HDI, but low on salaries
Webmaster 
December 1, 2023
Despite salaries in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) being the lowest in the region, the country is considered to have a high level of human develo...
Dementia doesn’t, only affect ‘old people’
Front Page
Dementia doesn’t, only affect ‘old people’
Webmaster 
December 1, 2023
Local experts in the treatment of Alzhiemer’s Disease and other dementia-related illnesses are hoping to bust the myth among the Vincentian population...
Vincy named to head Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Front Page
Vincy named to head Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Webmaster 
December 1, 2023
A young Vincentian, Atiba Edwards has been named President and CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) in New York. The announcement was made Nove...
  • 1
  • …
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • …
  • 140
News
Problem Child takes first and second for Road March 2025
News
Problem Child takes first and second for Road March 2025
Christina 
July 9, 2025
The 'Baddest Boy'- Shertz ‘Problem Child’ James- has copped first and second place for the 2025 Road March competition. The results were announced tod...
Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
News
Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
Christina 
July 7, 2025
With the Soca Monarch finals out of the way, all eyes and ears are turned towards Kingstown in anticipation for who will capture the 2025 Road March t...
Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
News
Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been given a high grade for the strides made in education during its term in office, but is concer...
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
News
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Four contestants who will be competing in the Miss SVG show later this year, made an appearance at the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition on ...
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as  Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
News
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
Forrest 
July 4, 2025
Vincentian lawyer, Mikhail Charles, has been appointed Honorary Legal Advisor for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at its High Commission in the Un...

E-EDITION
ePaper
google_play
app_store
Subscribe Now
  • Interactive Media Ltd. • P.O. Box 152 • Kingstown • St. Vincent and the Grenadines • Phone: 784-456-1558 © Copyright Interactive Media Ltd.. All rights reserved.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok