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Richland Park homeowners fear wall will collapse (+ video)
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Richland Park homeowners fear wall will collapse (+ video)
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February 10, 2023
by: Christina Smith Video: Eldonte Samuel One retaining wall has already collapsed in Richland Park and the fear is that another will soon follow, pot...
Gomea man convicted under Cyber Crime Act of sharing nudes of ex-girlfriend
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Gomea man convicted under Cyber Crime Act of sharing nudes of ex-girlfriend
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February 10, 2023
THE COURT has ordered a 23-year-old man to pay a fine of $1000 or go to jail for three months after he shared nude photos and videos of his ex-girlfri...
Ariele and Kareem celebrate one-year chocolate ‘loversary’
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Ariele and Kareem celebrate one-year chocolate ‘loversary’
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February 10, 2023
Out of all the negatives resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was one positive for two young chefs living and working in the Grenadines. Ariele...
Mother of two and fire victim murdered in Kingstown (+ Video)
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Mother of two and fire victim murdered in Kingstown (+ Video)
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February 7, 2023
On Monday, February 6, two days after her daughter was brutally snatched from her, Idor Billingy was still fighting for words to describe how she felt...
Relatives send off Rayden Davis in a sea of blue
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Relatives send off Rayden Davis in a sea of blue
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February 7, 2023
Turquoise, sky blue and royal blue - the funeral service for Rayden Davis was washed in a sea of bright colours when the toddler received his send-off...
Businesswoman encourages entrepreneurs to take advantage of social media
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Businesswoman encourages entrepreneurs to take advantage of social media
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February 7, 2023
Notable entrepreneur, Roleza Samuel is encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of social media platforms rather than forcing themselves t...
No permission granted to AECON for dredging – PM
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No permission granted to AECON for dredging – PM
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February 7, 2023
At this point, it seems unlikely that AECON Group Inc., the Canadian firm constructing the new port in Kingstown will be allowed to dredge material fr...
13-year-old producing his own shoe polish brand (+video)
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13-year-old producing his own shoe polish brand (+video)
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February 3, 2023
Since he was just a child, attending primary school, Carlisle Richards started showing an aptitude for business. Now that he is in his early teens, Ri...
American woman dies in Bequia crash (+video)
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American woman dies in Bequia crash (+video)
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February 3, 2023
by Christina Smith Video: Eldonte Samuel There are more questions than answers surrounding the fatal crash which claimed the life of Elizabeth Watt-Si...
SVG names first office holders for  CELAC Secretariat
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SVG names first office holders for CELAC Secretariat
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February 3, 2023
Former ambassador to Venezuela, Andreas Wickham and former Assistant Secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Douglas Slater have be...
Old Sandy Bay residents allege encounters with five ‘strange figures’
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Old Sandy Bay residents allege encounters with five ‘strange figures’
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January 31, 2023
Residents of Old Sandy Bay are calling for prayers, as villagers are claiming to be having strange encounters. The encounters related to SEARCHLIGHT a...
Fire victim, bereaved father appeals for materials to rebuild home
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Fire victim, bereaved father appeals for materials to rebuild home
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February 3, 2023
Childless, almost homeless but not hopeless. Brian Anthony Cyrus has seen a series of unfortunate events but hopes that assistance can be given in get...
Police to show  zero tolerance  for reckless  van drivers
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Police to show zero tolerance for reckless van drivers
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January 31, 2023
Several recordings of minivans travelling at what appears to be high speed have spurred investigations by the traffic department of the Royal St Vince...
Vincentian serving in British Army  found  not guilty
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Vincentian serving in British Army found not guilty
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January 31, 2023
A Vincentian serving in the British Army has been found not guilty of attempted murder and wounding after the court upheld a no-case submission made b...
Sion Hill gunshot victim had huge plans says Mom (+video)
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Sion Hill gunshot victim had huge plans says Mom (+video)
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January 31, 2023
Farmer, Daniel “Tiger” Isaacs had huge plans. Among them, moving his mother, Kerene “Aunty K” Isaacs from the house she now occupies into more spaciou...
“Every community” to see increased police presence in 2023
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“Every community” to see increased police presence in 2023
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January 31, 2023
In recent weeks, some communities in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have been seeing an increased police presence as the Royal St Vincent and the...
KFC customers question  missing lettuce, tomatoes on  products
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KFC customers question missing lettuce, tomatoes on products
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January 27, 2023
by Christina Smith The case of the missing vegetables continues to puzzle local customers of the international franchise, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)...
90-year-old woman pleads for assistance for homeless grandson
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90-year-old woman pleads for assistance for homeless grandson
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January 27, 2023
by Jada Chambers A 90-year-old woman is pleading for financial assistance for her grandson Edson Bobb, who has been living on the streets of Kingstown...
SVG is first CARICOM Member State to head CELAC (+ Video)
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SVG is first CARICOM Member State to head CELAC (+ Video)
Another milestone for SVG
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January 27, 2023
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has created history by becoming the first Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member State to assume the presidency of t...
Wife offers US$5000 reward for information in shooting death of her husband
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Wife offers US$5000 reward for information in shooting death of her husband
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January 27, 2023
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for the murder of Bequia resident, Frankie Gooding/M...
Three homeless following New Montrose fire (+video)
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Three homeless following New Montrose fire (+video)
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January 27, 2023
by Christina Smith January 21 and 27 were expected to be two special days for a family in New Montrose, filled with merriment, laughter and celebratio...
Death of elderly man of Cedars ruled a homicide
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Death of elderly man of Cedars ruled a homicide
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January 27, 2023
The worse fears of the family members of Randolph Carlos Joseph have been realised. The autopsy done on Joseph’s body has revealed that he died from b...
High powered gun, bullets, masks found in unoccupied house at Rose Place
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High powered gun, bullets, masks found in unoccupied house at Rose Place
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January 24, 2023
A joint effort by several units within the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), at Rose Place has landed a quantity of firearms,...
Man killed by brazen shooter in Friendship, Bequia
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Man killed by brazen shooter in Friendship, Bequia
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January 24, 2023
Relatives of a man who was shot dead in Bequia over the weekend are distraught. So much so, that one of the deceased man’s relatives posted a photo on...
Cedars man found dead in his garden
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Cedars man found dead in his garden
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January 24, 2023
A family member of Randolph Carlos Joseph, a 67 year old man of Cedars who was found dead in his garden last Thursday, January 19 says the family is a...
Kingstown Government School offers rewards to students
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Kingstown Government School offers rewards to students
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January 24, 2023
By JADA CHAMBERS The Kingstown Government School (KGS), is offering students a range of tangible incentives to reward punctuality, high attendance, go...
Mom’s fight to save sick toddler ends in grief
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Mom’s fight to save sick toddler ends in grief
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January 20, 2023
by Christina Smith The last week of Rayden Davis’ life was one filled with pain and suffering for the toddler as his mother, Nadine Davis, lay at his ...
Former President of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is ill
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Former President of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is ill
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January 20, 2023
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has joined members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in asking for prayers for pastor Dermoth Baptiste. Pastor Bap...
Paul’s Lot is more than just crime and violence – ‘Freddie’ (+Video)
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Paul’s Lot is more than just crime and violence – ‘Freddie’ (+Video)
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January 20, 2023
When Paul’s Lot is mentioned, the first thought that may come to mind is that of a criminal hotspot. But owner and chief cook of Freddie’s Delight, Al...
Skinny Fabulous B.A.D album a hit
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Skinny Fabulous B.A.D album a hit
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January 20, 2023
Gamal 'Skinny Fabulous' Doyle’s 23 track album, B.A.D (Beyond A Doubt), has been streamed over 1,081,374 times on Spotify since its release on January...
New Year’s baby boy makes surprise entrance
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New Year’s baby boy makes surprise entrance
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January 17, 2023
A surprise for mommy and a birthday gift for daddy, little KJ Bowens, one of this country’s New Year babies knew just how to make a grand entrance. KJ...
Nursing School drop-out rebounding after nervous breakdown
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Nursing School drop-out rebounding after nervous breakdown
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January 17, 2023
Small business owner, Antonia Kemar, continues to thrive, but on the streets of Kingstown after dropping out of Nursing School following a nervous bre...
PM  Gonsalves opens his private residence to Central Leeward champs
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PM Gonsalves opens his private residence to Central Leeward champs
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January 17, 2023
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves opened the doors of his private residence at Gorse on Monday January, 16 to the 2022 winning teams of the Central L...
Finance Minister presents  $1.45b. Budget for 2023
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Finance Minister presents $1.45b. Budget for 2023
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January 13, 2023
Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves on Monday, January 9, presented a $1.45 billion Budget for the year 2023 fiscal year for St Vincent and the Grenadi...
PM Gonsalves, Leacock clash in House of Assembly
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PM Gonsalves, Leacock clash in House of Assembly
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January 13, 2023
Tempers flared in Parliament on Wednesday, January 11 between Member of Parliament for Central Kingstown, St Clair Leacock and Prime Minister, Dr Ralp...
Corn Dog Man, Jahaziel, finds niche in Kingstown
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Corn Dog Man, Jahaziel, finds niche in Kingstown
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January 13, 2023
Jahaziel Bute of Redemption Sharpes is making a name for himself in the food business in capital, Kingstown. Known by many names, “Black Ninja”, “Corn...
Veteran restauranteur, ‘Kye’, dies at age 66
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Veteran restauranteur, ‘Kye’, dies at age 66
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January 13, 2023
If a Vincentian mentions they are having “pie and peas” for lunch, chances are they are dining at Kye’s Vegetarian Cuisine in Paul’s Avenue. Arguably ...
Throne Speech brings fresh hope to SVG
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Throne Speech brings fresh hope to SVG
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January 10, 2023
The Throne Speech, which was presented yesterday, Monday, January 9, by Governor General, Dame Susan Dougan has delivered fresh hope to the Vincentian...
Don’t malign the name of SVG, PM tells JAD company Head
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Don’t malign the name of SVG, PM tells JAD company Head
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January 10, 2023
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has sent a sharp rebuke to the head of a foreign company in Mustique. He said the company’s head has maligned the n...
Rats force closure of Bishop’s College
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Rats force closure of Bishop’s College
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January 10, 2023
The discovery of what appeared to be rat droppings on the compound of the Bishop’s College Kingstown (BCK), forced a premature end to the school day l...
CDC not King Kong says PM
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CDC not King Kong says PM
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January 10, 2023
The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) does not have the power to stop a private promoter from hosting an event on the same night that the CDC has...
Six new babes usher in 2023 (+Video)
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Six new babes usher in 2023 (+Video)
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January 6, 2023
Six babies - three boys and three girls, were born at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) on New Year’s Day. When SEARCHLIGHT spoke with the moth...
Some store  owners refusing to take back  defective items
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Some store owners refusing to take back defective items
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January 6, 2023
Consumers in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) are being advised to report business people who refuse to make good on products or services that are ...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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