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Persons upset over painted wall at Sion Hill
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Persons upset over painted wall at Sion Hill
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April 8, 2016
A number of persons have expressed dismay over the painting in white, by telecommunications company FLOW, of the stone wall that runs along both sides...
#HANCEMMXVI The revelation, rebirth of local soca star
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#HANCEMMXVI The revelation, rebirth of local soca star
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April 8, 2016
It’s 2016 and in Roman numerals that is MMXVI – what is the significance of this? To Hance John, it symbolizes a milestone of five years in his mu...
Firebug hits city again
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Firebug hits city again
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April 8, 2016
Fire-fighters have been commended for expeditiously combating a fire at the building that formerly housed the treasury department in the early hours o...
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Woman drowns
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April 8, 2016
A young woman is dead as a result of drowning. As we were about to go to press yesterday, SEARCHLIGHT received reports that Maria George, a 23-year-ol...
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IICA launches Climate Smart Agriculture essay competition
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April 5, 2016
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and United Nations Development Pro...
Youlou Arts Foundation hosts fund-raiser to establish arts centre
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Youlou Arts Foundation hosts fund-raiser to establish arts centre
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April 5, 2016
by Camille Saunders Musser Yes, there is more to be said about the second annual Art Show and Sale, organized by Youlou Arts Foundation, which took pl...
Bryan Adams founds preservation fund in SVG
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Bryan Adams founds preservation fund in SVG
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April 5, 2016
Environmental conservation in St Vincent and the Grenadines is set to receive a much needed boost with the launch of the SVG Preservation Fund (SVGPF)...
AIA test flights met all requirements – ECCAA Director General
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AIA test flights met all requirements – ECCAA Director General
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April 5, 2016
The test flights conducted by the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) at the Argyle International Airport (AIA) in 2015 were satisfacto...
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Events planning and management seminar coming on April 20
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April 5, 2016
The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc (CED), in conjunction with the Barbados Institute of Management & Productivity (BIMAP), will next month host...
Vincentian launches lipstick line ‘Rici’
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Vincentian launches lipstick line ‘Rici’
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April 5, 2016
Vincentian born Caricia Taylor hopes that the launch of her lipstick line ‘Rici’ would be well received by the public. The 24-year-old former resi...
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SVGTU to hold 19th biennial convention today
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April 5, 2016
Teachers are expected to converge at Frenches House in capital Kingstown today, April 5, for the 19th biennial convention of the St Vincent and the Gr...
‘Put in honest day’s work for honest day’s pay’ – Gonsalves
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‘Put in honest day’s work for honest day’s pay’ – Gonsalves
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April 5, 2016
Vincentians have been called upon to put in an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. While addressing the launch of the Wages Councils on Mar...
Thomas makes  presentation in Cuba
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Thomas makes presentation in Cuba
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April 5, 2016
The Embassy of St Vincent and the Grenadines in Havana, Cuba, recently hosted what has been described as a “magnificent presentation” by chair of ...
Ministry to crack down on non-compliant employers
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Ministry to crack down on non-compliant employers
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April 5, 2016
The Ministry of Labour will be cracking down on employers who do not comply with the law relating to wages, hours of work and conditions of employment...
Turtle slain during closed season; three charged with offence
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Turtle slain during closed season; three charged with offence
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April 5, 2016
Three persons have been arrested and charged for being in possession of meat that is believed to have been obtained from a turtle that was killed at a...
Police botching video  evidence – DPP Williams
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Police botching video evidence – DPP Williams
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April 5, 2016
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Collin Williams says that police officers seem reluctant to collect and make available to the prosecution, video...
Woman in video seen beating  man could face criminal charges
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Woman in video seen beating man could face criminal charges
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April 5, 2016
Judy Richardson, the woman shown in a local video beating an older man, could face a criminal charge, although the man assaulted in the video, Felix â...
Belair fisherman bags 400-pound grouper
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Belair fisherman bags 400-pound grouper
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April 5, 2016
When Belair resident Eustace ‘Santa’ Vincent went diving last Wednesday, never in his wildest imagination did he think he would catch a 400-pound ...
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Prizes to be won in Court’s major appliances campaign
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April 1, 2016
Beginning today, April 1, customers of furniture, electronics, eyewear and appliance provider Courts St Vincent Limited will have an opportunity to wi...
Rubis customers delighted with promotion
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Rubis customers delighted with promotion
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April 1, 2016
Rubis customers continue to show their appreciation to the fuel supplier for the free SEARCHLIGHT newspaper presented to them for free, over the past ...
SVGS Young Leaders  mentor Liberty Lodge Boys
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SVGS Young Leaders mentor Liberty Lodge Boys
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April 1, 2016
The St Vincent Grammar School Young Leaders visited the Murray’s Village community and Liberty Lodge Boys Training Centre on Saturday, March 19. The...
AUS students donate to Paediatric Ward at MCMH
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AUS students donate to Paediatric Ward at MCMH
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April 1, 2016
by Dr Shakel Henson One would expect individuals of the medical profession to be considerate and willing to serve. On Holy Thursday, March 24, the stu...
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PM holds talks with IADC CEO to discuss opening of airport
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April 1, 2016
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is meeting this morning with management of the International Airport Development Company (IADC) to determine precise...
Mayreau fishermen conduct ‘Rescue at sea’
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Mayreau fishermen conduct ‘Rescue at sea’
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April 1, 2016
Several fishermen and the Mayreau Patrol were involved in a ‘rescue at sea’ simulation on Saturday, March 26, 2016. The purpose of the exercise wa...
Vincentian one of 10 to receive international broadcast travel bursary
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Vincentian one of 10 to receive international broadcast travel bursary
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April 1, 2016
A Vincentian media worker is one of 10 persons chosen worldwide to receive the 2016 Public Media Alliance travel bursary. Colvin Harry, the programme ...
WPP Caribbean launches design competition to choose new logo
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WPP Caribbean launches design competition to choose new logo
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April 1, 2016
The World Pediatric Project Caribbean, formerly World Pediatric Project St Vincent and the Grenadines (WPPSVG), will, on April 1, launch a six-week ca...
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Farmers to benefit from US$4.5 million project
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April 1, 2016
The Farmers Support Company (FSC) stands to benefit significantly from a recently signed project agreement between the Governments of Venezuela and St...
Attackers should have been the ones killed, not visitors – water taxi operator
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Attackers should have been the ones killed, not visitors – water taxi operator
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April 1, 2016
While investigations into the March 4 murder of 49-year-old yachtie Martin Griff are still ongoing, a water taxi operator who plies his trade at Walli...
Ben Exeter threatens Bing, BooM with big lawsuit
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Ben Exeter threatens Bing, BooM with big lawsuit
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April 1, 2016
Dwight ‘Bing’ Joseph, manager of Boom FM, has used Jamaican singer Sizzla Kalongi’s song ‘Nah Apologize’, to respond to a letter written to ...
Kalinago  group makes first voyage in traditionally built canoe
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Kalinago group makes first voyage in traditionally built canoe
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April 1, 2016
A group of Kalinago descendants have become the first residents of this country in almost 400 years to make a voyage by sea in a traditionally built G...
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Elderly man killed at his home by intruder
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April 1, 2016
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Ishmael Browne, which occurred at Fair Hall about 4:55 a.m. yesterday.{{more}} Rep...
Police hunt wanted man
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Police hunt wanted man
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April 1, 2016
Police are on the hunt for Godwin Sam, who is wanted in connection with a series of offences including burglaries. Sam, who is also known by the alias...
Climate change, youth unemployment: issues of grave concern at IAC meeting – Sir James
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Climate change, youth unemployment: issues of grave concern at IAC meeting – Sir James
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April 1, 2016
Former Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell recently attended a meeting of the Inter-Action Council (IAC), at which the issues of climate change and yout...
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Bar Association denounces recent attacks on judiciary
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April 1, 2016
The Executive of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bar Association has denounced attacks made on the judiciary in the wake of the December 9, 2015 ...
No attempt on my life was made – deputy PM
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No attempt on my life was made – deputy PM
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April 1, 2016
Deputy Prime Minister Sir Louis Straker is assuring Vincentians that there was no attempt to take his life last Sunday morning. “I want to allay the...
Barbadian hikers highly commend SVG’s  eco-tourism product
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Barbadian hikers highly commend SVG’s eco-tourism product
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April 1, 2016
A 20-member group from Barbados, named ‘Hiking with Franz,’ has highly recommended St Vincent and the Grenadines as an eco-tourism destination. Th...
Bequia Easter Regatta huge success thanks to St Vincent Brewery – marketing coordinator
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Bequia Easter Regatta huge success thanks to St Vincent Brewery – marketing coordinator
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April 1, 2016
The St Vincent Brewery Ltd once again proudly embraced the Bequia Sailing Club’s premiere event – the Bequia Easter Regatta – and as a result pu...
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Farmers feeling uneasy over recent unsolved murders in Woods Mountain
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April 1, 2016
There is an uneasy feeling among farmers who illegally cultivate marijuana in Woods Mountain, Campden Park. The unease comes because police are yet to...
No peace without justice – NDP Vice-President
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No peace without justice – NDP Vice-President
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April 1, 2016
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is readying itself for the long haul in relation to the protests the party is currently staging. “There will be no pe...
Vincentian lawyer honoured in Canada
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Vincentian lawyer honoured in Canada
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March 24, 2016
by Ron Fanfair Receiving an award in Lincoln Alexander’s name more than made up for missing the opportunity to meet the Canadian trailblazer who pas...
Ambassador Biji pays visit to Chamber of Commerce
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Ambassador Biji pays visit to Chamber of Commerce
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March 24, 2016
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Jules Biji and honorary consul Camille Crichton paid a courtesy visit last week to the St Vincent and the...
SVG strengthens diplomatic relations
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SVG strengthens diplomatic relations
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March 24, 2016
St Vincent and the Grenadines has, over the past week, strengthened its diplomatic relations with three of its long-standing allies. Newly appointed n...
Hendrickson to publish novel set in SVG
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Hendrickson to publish novel set in SVG
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March 24, 2016
A US based author, whose parents hail from Layou, is preparing to release his first novel, which is partly set in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Jomo ...
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Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
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Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
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July 7, 2025
With the Soca Monarch finals out of the way, all eyes and ears are turned towards Kingstown in anticipation for who will capture the 2025 Road March t...
Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
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July 4, 2025
The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been given a high grade for the strides made in education during its term in office, but is concer...
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
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Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
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July 4, 2025
Four contestants who will be competing in the Miss SVG show later this year, made an appearance at the Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch Competition on ...
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as  Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
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SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
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July 4, 2025
Vincentian lawyer, Mikhail Charles, has been appointed Honorary Legal Advisor for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at its High Commission in the Un...
Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
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Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
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July 4, 2025
The Centre for Enterprise Development Inc, (CED) has announced its upcoming Business Pitch Competition, where five dynamic entrepreneurs will compete ...

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