Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
August 15, 2017
by Bria King âAre you squeamish?â retired surgeon Dr Cecil Cyrus asked, as he opened the doors and ushered me into what some may describe as one o...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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 ...
Local Vibes
August 8, 2017
Itâs hard for anyone to miss it. Bold and colourful â thatâs the food truck which bears the label âMich and Catoâs Sweet Spot,â at the bus...
Local Vibes
August 8, 2017
by Bria King If I didnât pay close attention, I mightâve missed it. Nestled into the lush greenery of the mountains surrounding the Vermont Valley...
Local Vibes
August 4, 2017
Forget your dictionaryâs definition of âsandwichâ. At this international franchise, a sandwich is an original work of art, conceptualized by the...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
July 25, 2017
by Bria King With words like âiconicâ and âpureâ being used to describe the Sunset Very Strong Rum made in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)...
Local Vibes
July 25, 2017
âIf you take any part of my body, leave my voice. If I were to lose my voice, I think I would suffer.â Those are the words of Joeana Christopher, ...
Local Vibes
July 21, 2017
The Arise and Blossom Womenâs Organization successfully hosted the inaugural Arise and Blossom Conference on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Peace M...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
July 21, 2017
Anthony âCode Redâ Bacchus is giving the person who burgled his minivan seven days to return the items he stole. âI am giving the person the opp...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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 âa lover...
Local Vibes
July 12, 2017
The hit tune âNever Bowâ is the road march for Vincy Mas 2017. The popular soca song, also known as âNeither Me,â was performed by veteran soc...
Local Vibes
July 7, 2017
Founder of âPure Body Loveâ, Jezra Matthews is an advocate for women, internationally known model and blogger based in New York City. Jezra M can ...
Local Vibes
July 7, 2017
Will Shane âHypa 4000â Husbands retain the Soca Monarch crown he won in 2016, or is he just a one-hit wonder? Will Chewalee Johnson once again ama...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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 ...
Local Vibes
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 ...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
June 27, 2017
Petra-Ann Gumbsâ parents, John and Beatrix Gumbs of Vermont, like many other Vincentian parents, instilled in their children that education is vital...
Local Vibes
June 23, 2017
A few months ago, Ophelia Myall, a Vincentian registered nurse, stepped out of her comfort zone and wrote her first childrenâs publication. The book...
Local Vibes
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. ...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
June 13, 2017
The Ambassador of Mexico to the Eastern Caribbean States, H.E. LuÃs Manuel López Moreno visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday. During h...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
June 2, 2017
Arrington Burgin, through his Access Point Transport SystemÂÂ, is offering a âspecialâ taxi service. Fitted with a hydraulic platform and ramp, ...
Local Vibes
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...
Local Vibes
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...
News
September 12, 2025
THE ASHLEY LASHLEY Foundation, with support from the United States Government, is implementing a local-level project entitled “Community-Driven Strate...
News
September 12, 2025
NON- NATIONALS ARE being hired to fill several jobs in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) simply because locals did not have the required skill sets....
News
September 12, 2025
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Montgomery Daniel has sought to clear around rumours that have been circulating relating to his health. Speaking on NBC radio on...
News
September 12, 2025
The GOVERNMENT of St Vincent and the Grenadines is set to sign agreements for tourism investment of $1.3 billion on mainland St.Vincent. On Monday, Se...
From the Courts, News
September 12, 2025
A BARROUALLIE MAN will be sentenced next week after pleading guilty to being in illegal possession of a firearm and eight rounds of ammunition. Demron...
