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Divine grabs Junior  Calypso crown with stellar performance
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Divine grabs Junior Calypso crown with stellar performance
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July 1, 2022
To win her first ever crown in the primary schools Junior Calypso competition last Tuesday, June 28 eight-year-old Divine Walters drew from her experi...
Explosive little Deano delivers  larger than life soca performance
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Explosive little Deano delivers larger than life soca performance
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July 1, 2022
He may be small in stature, but Deano Nero’s explosive energy and larger than life performance, which won him his first ever Junior Soca Monarch crown...
Joint 2022 Junior Soca Monarch aims for successful career in music
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Joint 2022 Junior Soca Monarch aims for successful career in music
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July 1, 2022
Winning the 2022 Junior Soca Monarch competition is just one of the stepping stones on which Gidroy “Deco J” Theobalds hopes to build a successful car...
Hance and Magikal ready to defend their crowns
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Hance and Magikal ready to defend their crowns
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July 1, 2022
The reigning Ragga Soca and Soca Monarchs, Hance John and Derron ‘Magikal’ Rouse will face tough competition this weekend, as 11 finalists in each cat...
Who is your pick for Soca Monarch 2022?
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Who is your pick for Soca Monarch 2022?
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July 1, 2022
The finals for the much anticipated Ragga Soca and Soca Monarch 2022 will be held this Saturday, July 2 at Victoria Park. SEARCHLIGHT set out to find ...
Big calypso battle royale set for Victoria Park Sunday
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Big calypso battle royale set for Victoria Park Sunday
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June 28, 2022
The 11 Calypso finalists have been announced after last week’s semifinals, and performers from each Calypso tent are gearing up to fight for the covet...
16 seek glory for SVG at Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe
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16 seek glory for SVG at Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe
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June 28, 2022
A 23-MEMBER delegation comprising 16 athletes and seven officials left St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for Guadeloupe to compete against 28 other ...
Man may be sent back to Canada to face murder charge
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Man may be sent back to Canada to face murder charge
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June 28, 2022
A CANADIAN/VINCENTIAN said to be wanted in Canada for multiple charges related to the 2016 murder of a Rwandan refugee, will appear before the Serious...
‘I wasn’t surprised, I expected to come first’
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‘I wasn’t surprised, I expected to come first’
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June 24, 2022
BEING this country’s top CPEA performer has been Kuba Francis’ goal ever since she was in Kindergarten. The 11-year-old’s dream was realised this week...
Second placed Kaela sets her sights on becoming an engineer
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Second placed Kaela sets her sights on becoming an engineer
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June 24, 2022
EXCITEMENT AND SATISFACTION are two emotions that 11-year-old Kaela Bobb experienced when she learned that she had placed second for girls and second ...
Osanna ties for third place in CPEA
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Osanna ties for third place in CPEA
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June 24, 2022
OSANNA SPROTT is happy and proud of herself, having placed third for girls and third overall in this year’s CPEA examinations. The 11-year-old, who at...
Miles ties for 3rd, places 1st for boys
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Miles ties for 3rd, places 1st for boys
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June 24, 2022
MILES DURRANT, an aspiring pilot has soared academically in this year’s CPEA examinations, placing first for boys and third overall. Durrant, a studen...
Fishermen express security concerns, say compensation not enough
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Fishermen express security concerns, say compensation not enough
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June 24, 2022
WITH THE CONTRACTOR scheduled to take possession of the site of the proposed new Kingstown container port on July 7, fishers at Rose Place are being u...
Pastor rejects allegation of indecent assault
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Pastor rejects allegation of indecent assault
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June 24, 2022
A SELF-PROCLAIMED pastor/prophet who received bail yesterday on a charge of indecent assault has spoken about the procedures of his arrest and time in...
Kuba of Sugar Mill finds sweet spot in CPEA
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Kuba of Sugar Mill finds sweet spot in CPEA
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June 21, 2022
This country’s top student in the 2022 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) examinations, Kuba Francis is “one of the most focused, self motivated...
Fairhall Gov’t staff proud of school’s performance
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Fairhall Gov’t staff proud of school’s performance
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June 21, 2022
ANGELLA KYDD-ROBERTS, the principal of the Fairhall Government School said the entire staff is proud of the performance of their students at this year...
Windsor Primary School maintains its 100 per cent pass record
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Windsor Primary School maintains its 100 per cent pass record
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June 21, 2022
THE WINDSOR PRIMARY SCHOOL has maintained its 100 per cent pass record at CPEA for yet another year. And Anella Roban, the school’s headteacher attrib...
X-Ceed successfully defend Fast 5 finals and do the double
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X-Ceed successfully defend Fast 5 finals and do the double
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June 21, 2022
On Trac X-Ceed Sports Club successfully defended their Division One Flow/Bank of SVG Fast 5 Netball title when they defeated Mitres 26-23 on Monday, J...
GCI marks 1st anniversary with awards and dinner
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GCI marks 1st anniversary with awards and dinner
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June 21, 2022
THE STVINCENT and the Grenadines Chapter of the Global Career Institute (GCI) honoured its students for their academic excellence at an Award Ceremony...
Searchlight readers bring hope for Williams family
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Searchlight readers bring hope for Williams family
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June 17, 2022
Fire victims, Nirmal ‘Damion’ Williams and his three children are seeing happy days again, thanks to the generosity of SEARCHLIGHT readers who respond...
Grabba Finesse plans to turn over the place with Soca
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Grabba Finesse plans to turn over the place with Soca
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June 17, 2022
It’s never about the competition for soca artiste, Keith ‘Grabba Finesse’ Charles, but rather the vibe and energy that is generated whenever he perfor...
Woman  devises elaborate scheme  to con ‘friend’  out of  thousands
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Woman devises elaborate scheme to con ‘friend’ out of thousands
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June 17, 2022
by Katherine Renton A woman who worked as a housekeeper abroad returned home with only US$100 in her purse after her deceiving ‘friend’ bled her dry o...
Vincy Heat head coach not prepared to renew contract
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Vincy Heat head coach not prepared to renew contract
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June 17, 2022
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Senior Men’s Football Team, Vincyheat may be without their current head coach, Kendall Mercury for the remaining fix...
ULP next leader to  be known  July 31 – PM
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ULP next leader to be known July 31 – PM
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June 14, 2022
By the end of the convention of the Unity Labour Party (ULP) on Sunday, July 31, there will be a clear indication as to who will succeed the current l...
Religion is ‘one of the biggest obstacles’ in the fight against domestic violence – Miller
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Religion is ‘one of the biggest obstacles’ in the fight against domestic violence – Miller
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June 14, 2022
A practising psychologist has identified religion as being “one of the biggest obstacles” in the fight against domestic violence in St Vincent and the...
Take farming as a business advises Lauders resident
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Take farming as a business advises Lauders resident
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June 14, 2022
In a matter of months female farmer, Agnetta Robertson will be celebrating her 70th birthday. However, age does not stop her from going to the lands e...
After being reduced to a whisper, young woman finds her voice again after surgery
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After being reduced to a whisper, young woman finds her voice again after surgery
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June 10, 2022
by KATHERINE RENTON AFTER LIVING 20YEARS with a condition that restricted her voice to a small whisper, a young Vincentian has a new lease on life aft...
Police seize Tec-9, other weapons and ammunition
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Police seize Tec-9, other weapons and ammunition
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June 10, 2022
A POLICE OPERATION to rid the streets of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) of illicit drugs, illegal firearms, and ammunition has resulted in the ar...
Massy, Arnos Vale vendors counting their losses after stalls demolished
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Massy, Arnos Vale vendors counting their losses after stalls demolished
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June 10, 2022
VENDORS, who once plied their trade in the Massy, Arnos Vale area are lamenting the loss of thousands of dollars in goods and other materials, after t...
53-year-old man claims other men abused the 10-year-old he raped
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53-year-old man claims other men abused the 10-year-old he raped
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June 10, 2022
Medical evidence in a rape matter involving a 10-year-old victim concluded that the child was sexually active, and her rapist has also implied that ot...
Scott scores perfect 5.0 GPA at MIT
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Scott scores perfect 5.0 GPA at MIT
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June 3, 2022
By Bria King If you are a person interested in pursuing a career in STEM, it’s important to not “feel boxed into pursuing a medical or engineering deg...
Porter graduates Summa Cum Laude from Harvard University
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Porter graduates Summa Cum Laude from Harvard University
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June 3, 2022
Vincentian scholar, Gerard Porter never expected to attend ivy league school, Harvard University, much less to graduate from the institution years lat...
Indian Arrival Commemorated
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Indian Arrival Commemorated
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June 3, 2022
About eight descendants of Indian indentured workers left the waters of Blue Lagoon by boat and arrived shortly afterwards at Indian Bay. There they w...
Precious Williams was a fighter, a flawless student – Headteacher (+ Video)
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Precious Williams was a fighter, a flawless student – Headteacher (+ Video)
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May 31, 2022
The body of 17-year-old Precious Williams of Walvaroo was laid to rest in the Kingstown cemetery, after a funeral service on Sunday, May 29 at the New...
Hotel worker who stole from foreign official lucky  to escape jail term after changing her plea again
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Hotel worker who stole from foreign official lucky to escape jail term after changing her plea again
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May 31, 2022
A hotel worker charged in a high profile theft case escaped immediate prison time last Friday when the magistrate suspended her four month prison sent...
Sport is life for national senior netball captain
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Sport is life for national senior netball captain
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May 31, 2022
The name Vasha Adams is synonymous with sports, and in particular netball and basketball in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Adams is the current ...
Trouble at St. Mary’s; parent questioned by police about alleged threat to student
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Trouble at St. Mary’s; parent questioned by police about alleged threat to student
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May 27, 2022
A man who entered the St Mary’s Roman Catholic School compound and allegedly threatened a female Grade five student this week has been discharged by p...
SOP calls on police to make big  effort to solve murder of  Precious
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SOP calls on police to make big effort to solve murder of Precious
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May 27, 2022
A senior police officer is imploring the local Police Force not to leave any stones unturned as they attempt to solve the murder of 17-year-old Precio...
Two find vision in the reality of their blindness
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Two find vision in the reality of their blindness
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May 27, 2022
Daniel Chambers of Bequia and Cheryl Adams of Byera have a few experiences in common. They both lost their vision as toddlers, and each had the opport...
Voice of the Disabled Centre enjoys ‘soft opening’
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Voice of the Disabled Centre enjoys ‘soft opening’
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May 27, 2022
It has not yet been officially opened, but the Voice of the Disabled Centre at Sans Souci has begun to welcome its constituents- people with various t...
Gunman in 2018 Redemption Sharpes murder jailed for 45 years
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Gunman in 2018 Redemption Sharpes murder jailed for 45 years
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May 24, 2022
A 29-YEAR-OLD Redemption Sharpes resident who apparently confessed the crime of murder to his cellmates was yesterday sentenced to spend a total of 45...
Cause of 7-year-old’s death undetermined – Autopsy
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Cause of 7-year-old’s death undetermined – Autopsy
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May 24, 2022
POLICE INVESTIGATORS were reportedly shocked on Monday afternoon when the report of the autopsy conducted on the body of seven-year-old Lenny Lewis pr...
National Scholar graduates with degree in Aerospace Engineering
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National Scholar graduates with degree in Aerospace Engineering
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May 24, 2022
NOW THAT he has completed his aerospace engineering degree, 2018 National Scholar, Alron Harry hopes to pursue a career in Propulsion Design and/or 3D...
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BOSVG warns customers of social media scams
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BOSVG warns customers of social media scams
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May 30, 2025
Bank of St Vincent and the Grenadines (BOSVG) has issued an ‘urgent warning’ to its customers about fraudulent online schemes. The notice came via ema...
‘I am not responsible for people’s  behavioural  problems’ – PM Gonsalves
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‘I am not responsible for people’s behavioural problems’ – PM Gonsalves
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May 30, 2025
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has sounded another warning for citizens of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to “ stay away from criminality”. Dr...
Economy seeing signs of growth, says  Minister of Finance
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Economy seeing signs of growth, says Minister of Finance
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May 30, 2025
This country’s Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves, says the economy today is stronger than it was a year ago, and continues to rebound from the mu...
Canadian Spiritual Baptist leader ‘Blown Away’ by Thanksgiving Celebrations
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Canadian Spiritual Baptist leader ‘Blown Away’ by Thanksgiving Celebrations
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May 30, 2025
Elect Apostolic Bishop, Lennon Diaz, of the Spiritual Baptist Faith Incorporated worldwide was wowed by celebrations to mark the inaugural National Sp...
Fraser Confident he could unseat ‘Major’ in Central Kingstown
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Fraser Confident he could unseat ‘Major’ in Central Kingstown
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May 30, 2025
A love for people and a mission to improve the socio-economic condition in Central Kingstown by focusing on youth development is what has spurred Paul...

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