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Winners named in 2018 Best of SVG Campaign
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Winners named in 2018 Best of SVG Campaign
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June 1, 2018
The winners in 102 categories in the 2018 Best of SVG people’s choice awards were announced last Sunday evening at a grand event attended by a wide cr...
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DJs urged to play music from all artistes at rural carnival events
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June 1, 2018
Local disc jockeys (DJs) who are given gigs at rural carnival events endorsed by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) have been warned to play m...
Prospect woman wins $1,000 in 2018 Best of SVG draw
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Prospect woman wins $1,000 in 2018 Best of SVG draw
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June 1, 2018
Claudette Christian of Prospect is the lucky winner of $1,000 in the 2018 Best of SVG draw. Christian’s entry in the Best of SVG campaign was drawn fr...
Belle Isle prepared to house double amputee – Head of Prisons
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Belle Isle prepared to house double amputee – Head of Prisons
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June 1, 2018
The Belle Isle Correctional Facility, after some adjustments, is prepared to house its first prisoner who is a double amputee. SEARCHLIGHT spoke to th...
Digicel pledges continued support to foreign affairs’ essay writing competition
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Digicel pledges continued support to foreign affairs’ essay writing competition
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June 1, 2018
For the third consecutive year, communications and entertainment provider Digicel, has contributed to the successful hosting of the Ministry of Foreig...
Lodge of West  Indies in UK donates to Thompson Home
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Lodge of West Indies in UK donates to Thompson Home
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June 1, 2018
The Thompson home has received a donation of 500 pounds sterling from the Lodge of the West Indies No 9424 in the United Kingdom. the cheque was hande...
St Lucian pupil is the 2018 Courts OECS Reading Champion
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St Lucian pupil is the 2018 Courts OECS Reading Champion
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June 1, 2018
Pearl Cornibert, who represented St Lucia, is the winner of the 2018 Courts OECS Reading Champion. The primary school pupil won from a field of five o...
FLOW pledges continued  commitment to rural carnivals   carnivals
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FLOW pledges continued commitment to rural carnivals carnivals
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June 1, 2018
Coordinator of rural carnivals and deputy chairman of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) Ezzie Roberts says he is pleased with the standard of...
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ECGC to sponsor all rural carnivals
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June 1, 2018
The East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) will this year provide sponsorship to all of the rural carnivals, each of whom shall receive a cash donat...
Vinlec hosts  environmental  protection seminar
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Vinlec hosts environmental protection seminar
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June 1, 2018
Twenty-nine employees were engaged in discussions on Environmental Protection on Wednesday, May 23, as St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLE...
Ole George begins his quest to dance for seven days
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Ole George begins his quest to dance for seven days
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June 1, 2018
Earl ‘Ole George’ Daniel has begun a dance which he plans to continue for seven days, in a quest to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. On th...
South East Steel Orchestra under new management
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South East Steel Orchestra under new management
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May 31, 2018
The South East Steel Orchestra is under new management and despite parting ways with its former band leader, will still take part in the 2018 Panorama...
Choppins man, charged with chopping  cousin with lawnmower blade, granted bail
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Choppins man, charged with chopping cousin with lawnmower blade, granted bail
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May 29, 2018
Charged with chopping his cousin on the feet with a lawnmower blade, a Choppins man was granted bail at the Serious Offences Court yesterday. Phavis J...
Richard Browne moves  up in rank to Assistant Commissioner of Police ag.
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Richard Browne moves up in rank to Assistant Commissioner of Police ag.
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May 29, 2018
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has seen the appointment of the newest member to its executive management team. Richard Browne, o...
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US consular officer holds appointments for US citizens in SVG
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May 29, 2018
A Consular Officer from the US Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will visit St Vince...
Barbados’ first  female PM’s  Cabinet takes oath in public ceremony
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Barbados’ first female PM’s Cabinet takes oath in public ceremony
Mottley creates more history in Barbados
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May 29, 2018
Sunday, in sweltering afternoon conditions, hundreds of Barbadians witnessed the swearing-in of the Barbados Labour Party Cabinet at the Bay Street Es...
There is no time to waste – New Barbados PM
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There is no time to waste – New Barbados PM
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May 29, 2018
THERE WILL BE NO GRASS GROWING under the feet of Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her 26-member Cabinet. On Sunday, she signalled to hundreds ...
Lonely, deflated Stuart takes full responsibility for party’s massive loss
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Lonely, deflated Stuart takes full responsibility for party’s massive loss
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May 29, 2018
“I take full responsibility for the defeat.” These were the words of a clearly deflated Prime Minister Freundel Stuart as he pondered the overwhelming...
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Mia moves to give DLP Opposition Senate voice
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May 29, 2018
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) of Barbados, having been blanked 30-0 in last Thursday’s General Election, will be invited to choose two people to s...
Charles called to the Bar of SVG
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Charles called to the Bar of SVG
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May 29, 2018
Last Thursday, Chevanev A Y Charles was called to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Charles, who is also called t...
Twenty-six on Mia’s team
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Twenty-six on Mia’s team
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May 29, 2018
Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Sunday named the largest Cabinet in Barbados’ history, making it clear that paying a few extra ministers was a small pri...
US based Vincentian donates to MCMH
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US based Vincentian donates to MCMH
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May 29, 2018
Deputy Administrator at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Andrew Williams has thanked Evancey Harry, a Vincentian who resides abroad, for her r...
CDC promises  exciting and entertaining Miss SVG 2018
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CDC promises exciting and entertaining Miss SVG 2018
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May 29, 2018
“This year’s Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) pageant is going to be an exciting one.” That is the view of Coordinator of the Beauty Shows Com...
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RBC, first bank to launch contactless payment technology across Caribbean
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May 29, 2018
Over the coming weeks, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) will be enhancing its Merchant Services across the Caribbean region by enabling RBC point-of-sal...
All sand mining at Diamond to cease
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All sand mining at Diamond to cease
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May 25, 2018
Government has taken the decision to cease sand mining at Diamond and as of Monday May 28, truckers will have to journey to Drip beach at Rabacca to p...
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No vigilante justice welcomed – RSVGPF
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May 25, 2018
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) welcomes the assistance of the public but does not support vigilante justice. That state...
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North Windward Carnival officially launched today
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May 25, 2018
The North Windward Carnival Development Committee has announced a series of activities for this year’s carnival which begin today and end on July 14. ...
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SVGCA pays homage to two deceased calypsonians
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May 25, 2018
President of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Calypso Association (SVGCA) Earl “Caba” Bennett has paid homage to two deceased calypsonians and is put...
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Fifteen finalists selected for Queen of Calypso competition
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May 25, 2018
Fifteen finalists have been chosen to compete in this year’s Queen of Calypso competition, scheduled for Friday, June 8. Speaking at a press briefing ...
JCI St Vincent  inducts new members
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JCI St Vincent inducts new members
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May 25, 2018
Three new members were inducted into the JCI St Vincent chapter at a general meeting held at the JCI Secretariat at Stoney Ground, Kingstown on Saturd...
RSS donates equipment to Her Majesty’s Prisons
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RSS donates equipment to Her Majesty’s Prisons
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May 25, 2018
Sewing Machines, computers and construction equipment were recently donated to Her Majesty’s Prisons to assist in the rehabilitation of the inmates. T...
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Police to host a packed week of activities
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May 25, 2018
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force and the Auxiliary Forces will host a Police Week of Activities from Sunday May 27 to Saturday Jun...
SVGTU holds  two-hour new members seminar
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SVGTU holds two-hour new members seminar
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May 25, 2018
New members of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU) were on Wednesday enlightened about the emergence of trade unions, and the co...
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NCW condems sexual assault against children
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May 25, 2018
The National Council of Women (NCW) has condemned all forms of child abuse and sexual violence against children and has called on all relevant authori...
Major health care  improvements expected with new Diagnostic  and Treatment centre
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Major health care improvements expected with new Diagnostic and Treatment centre
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May 25, 2018
As the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines continues its quest to improve the delivery of healthcare in this country, that process is about to...
Biabou community treated to Pan Against Crime concert
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Biabou community treated to Pan Against Crime concert
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May 25, 2018
Last Sunday, May 20, the town of Biabou came alive in a harmony of worship and exhortation, singing of songs and the playing of music. The event was a...
Metrocint High  Voltage Mas band  presents ‘Exotic Beaches’
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Metrocint High Voltage Mas band presents ‘Exotic Beaches’
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May 25, 2018
‘Exotic Beaches’ from around the world is the focus of the Metrocint High Voltage Mas Production this year. The band’s costumes for Vincy Mas 2018 wer...
UWI Open Campus donates to health centres around SVG
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UWI Open Campus donates to health centres around SVG
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May 25, 2018
The University of the West Indies Open Campus Guild of Students, St Vincent Chapter recently made several donations of nebulizers to schools and healt...
ECGC Donates EC$30,000 to National Community Foundation in St Lucia
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ECGC Donates EC$30,000 to National Community Foundation in St Lucia
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May 25, 2018
As the East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) continues its concerted and persistent effort to expand opportunities for the education and health car...
Venezuela election  conducted efficiently, fairly and transparently  say observers
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Venezuela election conducted efficiently, fairly and transparently say observers
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May 25, 2018
The six-member high level Caribbean mission that observed the recent Venezuelan Presidential and State Legislative Council elections has concluded tha...
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SVG condemns unjustified killing of over 60 Palestinians
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May 25, 2018
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines says it “unequivocally condemns the unacceptable and unjustified killing” of over 60 Palestinians, inc...
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SVG receives £74,600.00 from Heritage Lottery Fund
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May 25, 2018
On Monday, May 14, the St Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Generation (SVG) received £74,600.00 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting pro...
Secondary Schools Costume Design Competition to be judged Saturday
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Secondary Schools Costume Design Competition to be judged Saturday
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May 24, 2018
On Saturday, May 26 at the Victoria Park, 13 students will present their drawings for judging in the first ever Ignyte Secondary Schools’ Costume Desi...
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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We will still pursue CBI says Opposition Leader Dr Friday
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July 31, 2025
LEADER OFTHE OPPOSITION New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr Godwin Friday, said despite the several negative issues that have been revealed about the Citiz...
Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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Post-Beryl income support to continue into August – PM
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT has dispersed almost EC$30 million since January 2025 in assistance to households in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. This, according ...
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Designs completed for East St George Secondary School
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July 31, 2025
THE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS are completed, paving the way for actual work to begin on the construction of a secondary school in the constituency of East S...
New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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New initiative being introduced to ease transportation woes for vulnerable citizens
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July 31, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT IS soon to introduce a transportation initiative to ease the transportation woes of people needing dialysis treatment, as well as the e...
Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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Five recipients of Teachers Credit Union scholarship urged to be role models
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July 31, 2025
THE TEACHERS Cooperative Credit Union (TCCU) has added five students to the list of 31 who receive scholarship support through their secondary and ter...

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