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Pinchum: Passionate and proud about  Public Health
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Pinchum: Passionate and proud about Public Health
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August 15, 2017
You can tell just by looking at him that this is a man who takes pride in his work. Wearing a short-sleeved white shirt with a yellow tie and white wa...
Renowned surgeon hopes for revival of his museum
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Renowned surgeon hopes for revival of his museum
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August 15, 2017
by Bria King “Are you squeamish?” retired surgeon Dr Cecil Cyrus asked, as he opened the doors and ushered me into what some may describe as one o...
Meet the traffic officer driven to make a difference
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Meet the traffic officer driven to make a difference
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August 11, 2017
Traffic officers have to combat the forces of weather and vehicle exhaust fumes on the job. However, considering that the number of registered vehicle...
Vincentian  family to  feature on BBC  cooking show
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Vincentian family to feature on BBC cooking show
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August 11, 2017
A family with Vincentian roots will be featured in a cooking show which will air next week on BBC2. Jacqueline Codougan, 45, her daughter Chantal, 24 ...
Sweet Spot  serving up  delicious delights
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Sweet Spot serving up delicious delights
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August 8, 2017
It’s hard for anyone to miss it. Bold and colourful – that’s the food truck which bears the label “Mich and Cato’s Sweet Spot,” at the bus...
Escape to Bush Bar and leave the hustle and bustle of the village behind
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Escape to Bush Bar and leave the hustle and bustle of the village behind
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August 8, 2017
by Bria King If I didn’t pay close attention, I might’ve missed it. Nestled into the lush greenery of the mountains surrounding the Vermont Valley...
Subway: Sandwich Redefined
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Subway: Sandwich Redefined
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August 4, 2017
Forget your dictionary’s definition of ‘sandwich’. At this international franchise, a sandwich is an original work of art, conceptualized by the...
Oscar’s vision far exceeded his time
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Oscar’s vision far exceeded his time
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August 4, 2017
Oscar Allen, the ninth child of Mr and Mrs George Newton Allen, was born at Colonarie, St Vincent and the Grenadines on June 1, 1942. He received part...
Auldine Browne  – beyond Best
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Auldine Browne – beyond Best
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July 28, 2017
Since winning the Best of SVG awards for Best Hairstylist, Best Make-up Artist, and Best Salon, cosmetologist Auldine Browne is even more determined t...
Ganja found in concrete work
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Ganja found in concrete work
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July 28, 2017
What will they think of next? Last week, 105 lbs of marijuana was found encased in masonry work, fabricated to look like quarry stones. The loot was d...
Bamboo Spa: A Sanctuary of Solace
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Bamboo Spa: A Sanctuary of Solace
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July 25, 2017
Inside the premises of the Bamboo Spa, guests easily forget that they are just a few feet away from the Belair main road. The serene outdoor spaces, t...
St Vincent Distillers will not reduce alcohol content of strong rum – Greaves
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St Vincent Distillers will not reduce alcohol content of strong rum – Greaves
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July 25, 2017
by Bria King With words like ‘iconic’ and ‘pure’ being used to describe the Sunset Very Strong Rum made in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)...
Christopher steps into spotlight
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Christopher steps into spotlight
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July 25, 2017
“If you take any part of my body, leave my voice. If I were to lose my voice, I think I would suffer.” Those are the words of Joeana Christopher, ...
Arise and Blossom  – Empowering women, transforming lives
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Arise and Blossom – Empowering women, transforming lives
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July 21, 2017
The Arise and Blossom Women’s Organization successfully hosted the inaugural Arise and Blossom Conference on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Peace M...
Transfers should not be seen as punishment – Police Commissioner
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Transfers should not be seen as punishment – Police Commissioner
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July 21, 2017
The transfer of three executive members of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) should not be viewed punishment; if action were to be taken against th...
Former Miss SVG contestant now radio personality in Barbados
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Former Miss SVG contestant now radio personality in Barbados
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July 21, 2017
Have you ever wondered what became of the contestants in the Miss SVG pageant, years after the show? Well, SEARCHLIGHT caught up with the second runne...
‘Code Red’ giving  burglar deadline  to bring back items
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‘Code Red’ giving burglar deadline to bring back items
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July 21, 2017
Anthony “Code Red” Bacchus is giving the person who burgled his minivan seven days to return the items he stole. “I am giving the person the opp...
Artist’s dream of painting Carnival mural on outside wall of Victoria Park realized
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Artist’s dream of painting Carnival mural on outside wall of Victoria Park realized
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July 18, 2017
As a child, Shanique Stewart dreamed of one day painting a Carnival mural on the outside walls of the Victoria Park. And for the 40th anniversary of V...
EVO 4.0 takes  patrons on trip down memory lane
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EVO 4.0 takes patrons on trip down memory lane
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July 14, 2017
While EVO 4.0 began late and was affected by technical hiccups and intermittent showers, the show ended with many persons feeling nostalgic and at the...
Eddie Peters – netball’s Spectator of the Year
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Eddie Peters – netball’s Spectator of the Year
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July 14, 2017
If there was one spectator that was ever present at the 2017 FLOW National Netball Tournament, it was Eddie Peters. Referring to himself as “a lover...
Problem Child takes 2017 Road March
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Problem Child takes 2017 Road March
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July 12, 2017
The hit tune ‘Never Bow’ is the road march for Vincy Mas 2017. The popular soca song, also known as ‘Neither Me,’ was performed by veteran soc...
“Internationally known plus size model, Jezra M, hosts Meet/Greet & Closet giveaway for women of all sizes in SVG.”
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“Internationally known plus size model, Jezra M, hosts Meet/Greet & Closet giveaway for women of all sizes in SVG.”
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July 7, 2017
Founder of “Pure Body Love”, Jezra Matthews is an advocate for women, internationally known model and blogger based in New York City. Jezra M can ...
Can Soca, Ragga Soca Monarch winners retain their crowns?
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Can Soca, Ragga Soca Monarch winners retain their crowns?
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July 7, 2017
Will Shane “Hypa 4000” Husbands retain the Soca Monarch crown he won in 2016, or is he just a one-hit wonder? Will Chewalee Johnson once again ama...
SVGS valedictorian takes home 14 awards
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SVGS valedictorian takes home 14 awards
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July 7, 2017
The Class of 2017 of the St Vincent Grammar School (SVGS) has been tasked with shaping the future through positive action. In his address at the schoo...
Caribbean Toastmasters appoint new Area Director for SVG
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Caribbean Toastmasters appoint new Area Director for SVG
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July 4, 2017
Motivational speaker and published author Karen James has been appointed by Caribbean Toastmasters as area director for St Vincent and the Grenadines ...
Sweet-I graduates from SVGCC; another dream realized
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Sweet-I graduates from SVGCC; another dream realized
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June 30, 2017
Sweet-I Robertson realized one dream in 2014 when she was admitted to the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) and on Tuesday, she ...
Travellers complain of missing items from checked luggage
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Travellers complain of missing items from checked luggage
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June 30, 2017
A businessman who frequently travels out of the Argyle International Airport (AIA) is calling on the airport authorities to urgently review their proc...
Petra-Ann Gumbs  pushing to realize her dreams
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Petra-Ann Gumbs pushing to realize her dreams
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June 27, 2017
Petra-Ann Gumbs’ parents, John and Beatrix Gumbs of Vermont, like many other Vincentian parents, instilled in their children that education is vital...
Registered nurse writes children’s book
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Registered nurse writes children’s book
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June 23, 2017
A few months ago, Ophelia Myall, a Vincentian registered nurse, stepped out of her comfort zone and wrote her first children’s publication. The book...
Lodge Village woman turns 100
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Lodge Village woman turns 100
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June 23, 2017
The communities of Redemption Sharpes and Liberty Lodge ( also known as Lodge Village) are celebrating a major milestone with one of their own today. ...
Vincentian artist closes curtain on art exhibition in Guyana
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Vincentian artist closes curtain on art exhibition in Guyana
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June 20, 2017
Vincentian multimedia artist and goldsmith Josette Norris closed her first exhibition in Guyana on Saturday, June 10. The one-week exhibition of art a...
Kingstown Anglican school holds its first career day
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Kingstown Anglican school holds its first career day
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June 16, 2017
Students of the Kingstown Anglican School had their first career day on Thursday, June 15. The children, as young as five years old were dresssed in t...
Young Vincentian making name in medical research in US
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Young Vincentian making name in medical research in US
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June 16, 2017
by Lyf Compton A young Vincentian woman whose research into vaccine development and Vitamin D deficiency has gained acclaim in American academic circl...
Calypso bards battle for places in the semis (Include Videos)
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Calypso bards battle for places in the semis (Include Videos)
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June 16, 2017
by Dexter Rose As the five calypso tents spread from Kingstown to Georgetown and reaching into Brooklyn, battle for coveted places in the national sem...
Mexican ambassador pays visit to SVG
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Mexican ambassador pays visit to SVG
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June 13, 2017
The Ambassador of Mexico to the Eastern Caribbean States, H.E. Luís Manuel López Moreno visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday. During h...
‘Cinderella Project’ designed to ease financial burden of proms
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‘Cinderella Project’ designed to ease financial burden of proms
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June 13, 2017
With the costs associated with graduation balls skyrocketing, one Vincentian has come up with an initiative to ease some of the burden on parents. Car...
Twenty-five finalists have been selected for this year’s Ragga and Soca Monarch semi-finals.
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Twenty-five finalists have been selected for this year’s Ragga and Soca Monarch semi-finals.
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June 13, 2017
The semi-finals will take place on June 24th at the E.T. Joshua Tarmac at 6:00 p.m. Defending Ragga Soca Monarch Chewalle Johnson will defend his crow...
Searchlight recognizes World  Environment Day with tree planting
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Searchlight recognizes World Environment Day with tree planting
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June 9, 2017
In recognition of World Environment Day 2017, SEARCHLIGHT this week planted a Black Pearl tree on the grounds of the National Public Library. The acti...
Top fisherman relives his escape from death at sea
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Top fisherman relives his escape from death at sea
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June 9, 2017
Winning the title of Fisherman of the Year 2017 is bittersweet for Vanrick Allick. The Clare Valley fisherman and his crew members Kevin Grant and Tar...
Vincentian boxer wins fifth career fight in the UK (Plus Video)
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Vincentian boxer wins fifth career fight in the UK (Plus Video)
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June 9, 2017
Vincentian boxer Keyisha Ellis-King won her fifth career fight Thursday night. Ellis-King, now has five wins, one by knockout (KO) and three by techni...
Burgin offers special taxi service
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Burgin offers special taxi service
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June 2, 2017
Arrington Burgin, through his Access Point Transport System­­, is offering a “special” taxi service. Fitted with a hydraulic platform and ramp, ...
Medical patients appeal for public to support fund-raiser ‘Way Maker’
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Medical patients appeal for public to support fund-raiser ‘Way Maker’
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May 30, 2017
Redemption Sharpes resident Kagiso Antrobus and Calder resident Clara John-Smart are asking the public to support their fund-raising event. Both Antro...
Massy donates to help kidney patients
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Massy donates to help kidney patients
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May 26, 2017
Massy Stores has offered a $1,000 helping hand to two haemodialysis patients, demonstrating it is more than just a supermarket chain. The regional ret...
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News
Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
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Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
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July 1, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased male (John Doe) who was found in...
PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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July 1, 2025
The education revolution introduced by the Ralph Gonsalves-led administration following the win of his Unity Labour Party (ULP), in the 2001 general e...
Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
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Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
One year ago today, on July 1, 2024, Hurricane Beryl, a category five hurricane, struck St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and nearby islands, leavin...
Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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July 1, 2025
Educators in St Vincent and the Grenadines are being urged to do away with the approach of having students just blindly follow instructions in the tea...
CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
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CPEA performances inspiring, says Education Minister
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July 1, 2025
Minister of Education, Curtis King, said the results of this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA)examination are inspirational. He told the...

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