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Two new ambulances donated to Ministry of Health
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Two new ambulances donated to Ministry of Health
Webmaster 
November 7, 2023
The Minister of Health, St Clair Prince has made a call for the “elements of abuse” which has affected the current fleet of ambulances to come to an e...
Family trying to identify ‘angel’ who prayed for injured man
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Family trying to identify ‘angel’ who prayed for injured man
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November 7, 2023
The family of Dario Browne who is still hospitalized after being injured in an accident last September, believe that the prayers of an “angel” at the ...
Teacher launches ‘B is for Binary’ children’s book
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Teacher launches ‘B is for Binary’ children’s book
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November 7, 2023
Vincentian author and former college lecturer, Shefflorn Ballantyne launched his ‘B is for Binary’ children’s book on October 31 on Amazon. He describ...
PM Gonsalves receives honorary degree from Bells University of  Technology, Nigeria
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PM Gonsalves receives honorary degree from Bells University of Technology, Nigeria
Clare 
November 4, 2023
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has been conferred with an honorary degree, Doctor of Sciences (D.Sc) Management Sciences, by the Bells University o...
Everything Vincy Expo expensive but worthwhile event – Beache
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Everything Vincy Expo expensive but worthwhile event – Beache
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November 3, 2023
The 2023 Everything Vincy Plus Expo was a difficult undertaking for Invest SVG - with the challenge of building out the largest venue to date and a mu...
James retires as  longest serving Peace Corps Director
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James retires as longest serving Peace Corps Director
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November 3, 2023
Cuthbert “Mr Cool” James’s 31-year stint with the United States Peace Corps officially comes to an end, through retirement, today, Friday November 3, ...
Mavcom hails Everything Vincy Expo Plus a success
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Mavcom hails Everything Vincy Expo Plus a success
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November 3, 2023
Paul Morris, Managing Director of Mavcom, is full of praise for the recently concluded Everything Vincy Expo Plus hosted by Invest SVG. “I was really ...
ULP Government adopting Opposition policies – NDP
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ULP Government adopting Opposition policies – NDP
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November 3, 2023
The Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) is asserting that the Unity Labour Party (ULP) government has been adopting its policies. In a recent releas...
Government heading to Parliament for more money for Kingstown Port
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Government heading to Parliament for more money for Kingstown Port
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
When the sitting of the House of Assembly resumes next month, the government will be tabling a supplementary bill for additional funding for the Kings...
Youth chastised for assaulting conductor and ordered to pay fine
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Youth chastised for assaulting conductor and ordered to pay fine
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
A magistrate has chastised a youth for “chucking” a conductor in his throat and boxing him about his face repeatedly after refusing to pay the van far...
Man wanted for burglary in  Grenada to be removed from SVG
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Man wanted for burglary in Grenada to be removed from SVG
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
A Grenadian who is wanted for burglary in his home country had a removal order made against him after he illegally entered St Vincent and the Grenadin...
Project launched to  investigate the history of Wallibou Sugar Estate
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Project launched to investigate the history of Wallibou Sugar Estate
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
A project which seeks to investigate the history of the Wallibou sugar estate in North Leeward, St Vincent, through archaeological excavations, archiv...
PM Gonsalves in Nigeria to deliver lecture
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PM Gonsalves in Nigeria to deliver lecture
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November 3, 2023
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is now in Nigeria, where he will deliver a special lecture at The Bells University of Technology today, Friday, Nove...
Vincentian is 2023 UWI Global Campus Valedictorian
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Vincentian is 2023 UWI Global Campus Valedictorian
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November 3, 2023
On Saturday, November 11, at the virtual graduation ceremony of the University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus, Vincentian Breya John will ...
BOSVG worker passes away days after her 27th birthday
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BOSVG worker passes away days after her 27th birthday
Webmaster 
November 3, 2023
On Independence Day, Friday, October 27, Jamilia Jones celebrated her 27th birthday, but four days later, relatives and friends were mourning her deat...
Athletes in Action forms strategic partnership
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Athletes in Action forms strategic partnership
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November 3, 2023
Athletes in Action (AiA), an organisation aimed at helping students with sporting capabilities shine both on and off the field has formed what they co...
SOL’s staff donates over $13,000 to Vincentian charities
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SOL’s staff donates over $13,000 to Vincentian charities
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November 3, 2023
Two charities in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) have received donations from SOL, a leading supplier of petroleum-based products and energy solut...
Georgetown Secondary School celebrates its 25th Anniversary
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Georgetown Secondary School celebrates its 25th Anniversary
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November 3, 2023
Staff and students of the Georgetown Secondary School celebrated the school’s 25th anniversary with a thanksgiving service on Monday, October 30. The ...
Despite pleas for leniency by prosecutor, man jailed for beating girlfriend
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Despite pleas for leniency by prosecutor, man jailed for beating girlfriend
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October 31, 2023
A Penniston resident, for whom the prosecutor and a lawyer pleaded for a non-custodial sentence, has been jailed for beating his girlfriend. Shawn Col...
Belair clinches Best Village title in  2023 competition
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Belair clinches Best Village title in 2023 competition
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October 31, 2023
Over 70 volunteers and four weeks of hard work has led to the Belair community taking the bragging rights in the 2023 Best Village competition. The co...
Farm Labour Support  programme sparks change
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Farm Labour Support programme sparks change
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
The ongoing Farm Labour Support Programme (FLSP), conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation and Labour, over...
Shane Cadogan says  Ambassador appointment will help with plans
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Shane Cadogan says Ambassador appointment will help with plans
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
This country’s youngest diplomat Shane Cadogan, 22, says he will use his appointment as a sporting ambassador as an additional tool in his push to bui...
PM Gonsalves rules out snap elections
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PM Gonsalves rules out snap elections
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has made it clear that there will be no snap elections, ahead of the November 2025 date when general elections are c...
Lawyer argues for  discontinuation of case against teacher accused of obstructing PM
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Lawyer argues for discontinuation of case against teacher accused of obstructing PM
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
A lawyer has argued for the discontinuation of a case brought against a teacher who is alleged to have obstructed the Prime Minister from entering the...
Grammar School hosts inaugural CSME Secondary School Summit
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Grammar School hosts inaugural CSME Secondary School Summit
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
The Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) is an important vehicle which fuels, among other things, commerce and trade, but unfortunately many peo...
Students of Tourama Government make donation to St Benedict’s Day Nursery
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Students of Tourama Government make donation to St Benedict’s Day Nursery
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
Students attending the Tourama Government School have made a worthwhile contribution to the St Benedict’s Day Nursery and Children Home in Georgetown,...
Mustique Charitable Trust Chairman  commends SEARCHLIGHT
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Mustique Charitable Trust Chairman commends SEARCHLIGHT
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October 31, 2023
Roger Pritchard, Chairman of the Mustique Charitable Trust has highlighted the work of SEARCHLIGHT in reporting the sentiments of residents who were r...
Headstart pre-school celebrates 44 years of SVG’s Independence
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Headstart pre-school celebrates 44 years of SVG’s Independence
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
Headstart, a well-known pre-school, recently marked its 43rd year of independence in style. The school held a series of events that not only highlight...
Heavy rainfall causes property damage in Dickson Village
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Heavy rainfall causes property damage in Dickson Village
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
Some residents of Dickson Village in Georgetown suffered damage to their properties due to heavy rainfall recently. SEARCHLIGHT understands that there...
Guyanese businesses looking to deepen trade relations with SVG (+Video)
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Guyanese businesses looking to deepen trade relations with SVG (+Video)
Webmaster 
October 31, 2023
The trade relationship between Guyana and St Vincent and the Grenadines is expected to deepen following the participation of a regional contingent at ...
Green Hill man killed in early morning shooting
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Green Hill man killed in early morning shooting
Christina 
October 30, 2023
A resident of Green Hill is the country's latest homicide victim after he was gunned down on Monday morning. SEARCHLIGHT understands that the deceased...
Lightning strikes disrupt  communication in Georgetown
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Lightning strikes disrupt communication in Georgetown
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
Several lightning strikes over the weekend not only scared many people, but also resulted in a major disruption of communication in Georgetown. SEARCH...
Police confirm home search in Layou homicide investigation (+VIDEO)
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Police confirm home search in Layou homicide investigation (+VIDEO)
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
The top brass of the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has confirmed that a police “check” was carried out at the home of one ...
CARICOM working towards free movement of nationals by March 2024
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CARICOM working towards free movement of nationals by March 2024
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) remains committed to the integration process and it is anticipated that the region will be ready for the free move...
PM claims visa restrictions deterred travel to Canada
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PM claims visa restrictions deterred travel to Canada
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
Days after returning from the Canada-CARICOM summit in Ottawa, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has said there was no “legal or factual” reason to pr...
59-year-old man jailed for 14 years for sexual assault of child
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59-year-old man jailed for 14 years for sexual assault of child
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
A middle-aged man has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for attempting to have sexual intercourse with a five-year-old girl, amongst other charg...
Krystian Mark releases debut single
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Krystian Mark releases debut single
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
Music enthusiasts and fans of soulful, introspective melodies are in for a treat with the release of “Remedy,” the debut single from the talented sing...
River Species Identification Card launched in SVG
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River Species Identification Card launched in SVG
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
A first of its kind project has been completed here in St Vincent and the Grenadines and will provide crucial information about the species found in r...
DCash named the official digital currency of  Everything Vincy Plus Expo
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DCash named the official digital currency of Everything Vincy Plus Expo
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
DCash, the digital currency pilot project of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, will be named the official digital currency of the Everything Vincy P...
Volcano displaced residents happy with new homes
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Volcano displaced residents happy with new homes
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
Residents who were recently handed the keys to their new houses at Orange Hill, are settling quite nicely. The houses, which were built by the governm...
SVG tops IMF economic growth projections for 2023
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SVG tops IMF economic growth projections for 2023
Webmaster 
October 26, 2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the Regional Economic Outlook report for the Caribbean which shows positive economic growth project...
Fatal shooting of Lauders farmer brings SVG homicide count to 43
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Fatal shooting of Lauders farmer brings SVG homicide count to 43
Christina 
October 20, 2023
The Police in the South-Central Division are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Lauders on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Dead is L...
Vincentian elected as JCI West Indies vice president
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Vincentian elected as JCI West Indies vice president
Webmaster 
October 20, 2023
President of St Vincent Jaycees Casey De Freitas has been elected to the post of vice president of JCI West Indies, his term to begin in 2024. His ele...
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SVG to launch Climate Initiative to build future resilience
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SVG to launch Climate Initiative to build future resilience
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, through the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU), will officially launch S...
ERAO SVG calls upon St Vincent and the Grenadines to end LGBTQ+ discrimination
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ERAO SVG calls upon St Vincent and the Grenadines to end LGBTQ+ discrimination
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
ERAO SVG said it has received information and observed that LGBTQ+ persons in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) experience various forms of violence...
SVG to partner with US Medical Supply Foundation
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SVG to partner with US Medical Supply Foundation
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Two representatives from the Afya Foundation of the United States are in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) on a fact-finding mission, assessing how ...
Marginalised students, targets of School Improvement Project
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Marginalised students, targets of School Improvement Project
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Greater focus needs to be given to improving the access of students with special needs in order to improve the education outcomes for this group of le...
There is hope even as Sargassum problem grows says UN Official
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There is hope even as Sargassum problem grows says UN Official
Forrest 
July 15, 2025
Sargassum inundations are no longer occasional, with major events reported annually across the Caribbean, from the Mexican Caribbean and Central Ameri...

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