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AIA will not be operational before end of 2018 – Stewart
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AIA will not be operational before end of 2018 – Stewart
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October 11, 2016
As Vincentians anxiously await the opening of the Argyle International Airport, consultant engineer Glenford Stewart says in the professional opinion ...
Constant land slippage a cause for concern on South Leeward Highway
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Constant land slippage a cause for concern on South Leeward Highway
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October 11, 2016
Active consideration is being given to placing a structural Rock Face Netting to remedy an issue of constant land slippage in the Questelles/Campden P...
Gunman sprays crowded yard, injuring couple
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Gunman sprays crowded yard, injuring couple
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October 11, 2016
The gunman who shot and killed a 10-month-old baby boy did not care who was around when he fired multiple gunshots into a crowded yard, hitting the ba...
Ambassador denies poaching, as  Taiwan celebrates 105th National Day
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Ambassador denies poaching, as Taiwan celebrates 105th National Day
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October 7, 2016
As the Taiwanese Embassy here in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) hosted its celebration of the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) 105th National Day, ...
Canadian lab technician  pleads guilty to drug possession, trafficking
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Canadian lab technician pleads guilty to drug possession, trafficking
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October 7, 2016
A 51-year-old English-born Canadian citizen was fined EC$50,000 and sentenced to nine months in prison, after pleading guilty to drug possession and t...
I do not believe Straker would lie about giving up US citizenship – Stalky John
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I do not believe Straker would lie about giving up US citizenship – Stalky John
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October 7, 2016
Stanley ‘Stalky’ John QC, the leader of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Labour Party (SVGLP) between 1992 and 1994 does not think that Deputy Pr...
Victim’s family wants Mercy Committee to reject murderer
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Victim’s family wants Mercy Committee to reject murderer
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October 7, 2016
The relatives of a four-year-old girl who was murdered 23 years ago are alarmed that the culprit, who was sentenced to life in prison, has applied to ...
Lucky Layou man survives after being shot three times
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Lucky Layou man survives after being shot three times
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October 4, 2016
A Layou man who was charged with murder in 2012 was shot three times over the weekend and is now a patient at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH)...
New ambassador  Lou-Anne Gilchrist honoured at farewell
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New ambassador Lou-Anne Gilchrist honoured at farewell
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October 4, 2016
Former Chief Education Officer Lou-Anne Gilchrist has vowed to give of her best in her new post overseas. Gilchrist, who is soon to take up her post a...
Vehicle destroys steel fence at front of Old Public Library
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Vehicle destroys steel fence at front of Old Public Library
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October 4, 2016
The fencing at the front of the Carnegie Building (more popularly known as the Old Public Library) was destroyed by a motor vehicle accident over the ...
Memory of losing girlfriend comes flooding back
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Memory of losing girlfriend comes flooding back
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October 4, 2016
Anytime heavy rains fall in Buccament and the roar of the river can be heard, sad memories flood Conrad Jack’s head. Jack and his girlfriend Shirla ...
Landslide leaves gaping hole in Town Hill house
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Landslide leaves gaping hole in Town Hill house
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October 4, 2016
As Tropical Storm Matthew pounded St Vincent and the Grenadines last week, Noel Jack­son’s gut feeling was that he should vacate the house he grew ...
Cheeky woman apologizes for flashing bum at journalists
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Cheeky woman apologizes for flashing bum at journalists
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September 30, 2016
A woman who bared her naked buttocks to journalists outside the Serious Offences Court as they attempted to take her photograph has apologized to memb...
Good work from staff saves  ET Joshua airport from flooding
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Good work from staff saves ET Joshua airport from flooding
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September 30, 2016
Authorities at the ET Joshua airport seem to have finally found an effective way to reduce flooding at the airport during rainy weather. While visitin...
Manager disputes Buccament family’s claim that shelter was shut
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Manager disputes Buccament family’s claim that shelter was shut
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September 30, 2016
A Buccament family’s desire to keep safe during the passage of Tropical Storm Matthew has sparked contention about whether the family’s nearest em...
I told him not to go outside! – Mother
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I told him not to go outside! – Mother
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September 30, 2016
If Kenron Antoine had been obedient to his mother, he would have lived to see his 17th birthday tomorrow. Instead, his life was claimed during the pas...
Local music icon passes at 95
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Local music icon passes at 95
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September 27, 2016
One of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ most versatile and talented musicians has passed away — almost two weeks after celebrating his 95th birthday...
Three Vincentians with ties to FIFA allegedly questioned in Miami
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Three Vincentians with ties to FIFA allegedly questioned in Miami
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September 27, 2016
FIFA, the governing body for world football is continuing its investigations into corruption and according to a source, three Vincentian nationals wit...
Gunman robs Banfield Service Station
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Gunman robs Banfield Service Station
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September 27, 2016
A lone gunman made off with an undisclosed sum of money on Monday night during a robbery at the Banfield Service Station at Grenville Street. General ...
Woman alleges inappropriate conduct against PM Gonsalves
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Woman alleges inappropriate conduct against PM Gonsalves
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September 27, 2016
A town hall meeting on Saturday deteriorated into chaos, following allegations by a woman that Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves had behaved inappropr...
Donated farm equipment brings relief to BCK
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Donated farm equipment brings relief to BCK
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September 23, 2016
Bishop College Kingstown (BCK), a secondary school owned by the Anglican Church, is the recipient of a set of farming equipment, compliments the Roman...
PM – Chill Spot did not satisfy  requirements of Physical Planning
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PM – Chill Spot did not satisfy requirements of Physical Planning
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September 23, 2016
While the operators of the Chill Spot Bar & Grill did try to resolve some of the environmental and health issues at their business place, the Physical...
We can’t survive without Chill Spot – co-owner
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We can’t survive without Chill Spot – co-owner
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September 23, 2016
One of the co-owners of the Chill Spot Bar & Grill says she’s shocked and upset by the action taken by the Physical Planning and Development Board t...
Police Officer found not guilty of wounding, unlawful discharge of firearm
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Police Officer found not guilty of wounding, unlawful discharge of firearm
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September 23, 2016
Tears of joy flooded the eyes of Police Constable Orthwel ‘OB’ John yesterday, when after being on suspension for nine months, he was found not gu...
Cocoa could be next cash crop in SVG – Hadley
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Cocoa could be next cash crop in SVG – Hadley
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September 20, 2016
Motivated by years of farming experience, managing director of the St Vincent Cocoa Company (SVCC) Andrew Hadley is confident that cocoa has the poten...
Defendant gets tongue-lashing from Chief Magistrate
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Defendant gets tongue-lashing from Chief Magistrate
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September 20, 2016
A man who admitted to police that he sells marijuana for a living when they raided his home on Saturday, September 17 this year, was given a tongue-la...
Mother seeking public help in locating missing son
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Mother seeking public help in locating missing son
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September 20, 2016
Meril Antoine is asking for the public’s help in locating her son, who she says has been missing for eight months. Speaking to SEARCHLIGHT yesterday...
Child found in toilet pit loses fight for life
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Child found in toilet pit loses fight for life
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September 20, 2016
The newborn baby who was rescued from a toilet pit by residents of Fitz-Hughes on Wednesday morning, September 16, died last Sunday, September 19, at ...
Minibus overturns in Biabou, pinning passenger
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Minibus overturns in Biabou, pinning passenger
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September 16, 2016
Sergeant Annesley Roban, a police officer attached to the Police Public Relations Department, was injured on Wednesday when the minivan he was travell...
PM Gonsalves threatens to cut off LIAT support
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PM Gonsalves threatens to cut off LIAT support
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September 16, 2016
If service offered by regional aircraft LIAT is not significantly improved in the next week there will be no new injection of funds from St Vincent an...
Quick action saves baby dumped into toilet pit
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Quick action saves baby dumped into toilet pit
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September 16, 2016
Quick action by some residents of Fitz-Hughes saved the life of a newborn baby on Wednesday morning. The baby boy, umbilical cord still attached, was ...
Peniston man hit with 40 counts of deception
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Peniston man hit with 40 counts of deception
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September 13, 2016
A total of 40 charges have now been laid against 31-year-old Tedroy McCree, a Peniston man who is alleged to have duped persons into believing that he...
SVGCC holds Suicide Prevention Fair
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SVGCC holds Suicide Prevention Fair
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September 13, 2016
Students at the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) Villa Campus were last Friday made aware of the factors that lead to and could...
Radio station puts SVGFF’s president on mute
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Radio station puts SVGFF’s president on mute
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September 13, 2016
Before any speech or pronouncement made by president of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation Venold Coombs is aired by Nice Radio, he...
Send head teacher Bowens elsewhere – Parents
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Send head teacher Bowens elsewhere – Parents
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September 13, 2016
The decision by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reinstate Colbert Bowens as head teacher of the Fancy Government School is not sitting well wit...
Chill Spot Bar and Grill ordered to cease operations by Planning Board
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Chill Spot Bar and Grill ordered to cease operations by Planning Board
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September 9, 2016
Twenty-six employees of the restaurant and bar known as Chill Spot Bar and Grill will soon be on the breadline. The Arnos Vale based establishment, ow...
People came snapping pictures, instead of helping driver – home owner
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People came snapping pictures, instead of helping driver – home owner
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September 9, 2016
A family of Casson Hill, who live below the embankment of the busy main road, are counting their blessings after they all escaped injury from a vehicl...
Pastor attacked, robbed by half naked gunman
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Pastor attacked, robbed by half naked gunman
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September 9, 2016
A female pastor who was recently attacked by a half naked man thinks that something serious needs to be done about the predator or predators who seem ...
Mother spoke to son about living a ‘more godly’ life
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Mother spoke to son about living a ‘more godly’ life
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September 9, 2016
Weeping openly, Veronica McKie said that on Tuesday morning, she spoke to her son about coming back to Jesus and living a more godly life. But Veronic...
Education Minister urges parents, teachers to work in tandem
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Education Minister urges parents, teachers to work in tandem
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September 6, 2016
Schools across the country reopened yesterday and Minister of Education St Clair “Jimmy” Prince has called on teachers and parents to work in tand...
Vincy Heat end misery in Guatemala tonight
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Vincy Heat end misery in Guatemala tonight
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September 6, 2016
St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Vincy Heat will end their misery tonight in Guatemala when they face the host in an encounter that is simply for the ...
Gunmen attack hotel owner, ‘gun butt’ teenaged son
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Gunmen attack hotel owner, ‘gun butt’ teenaged son
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September 6, 2016
Homeowners and persons operating businesses in the upscale area of Villa are calling for heightened security, after the proprietor of a popular hotel ...
Permanent Secretary writes strong letter to LIAT
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Permanent Secretary writes strong letter to LIAT
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September 6, 2016
Permanent Secretary in Ministry of National Security Godfred Pompey has written a strong letter to the Leeward Island Air Transport (LIAT), demanding ...
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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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