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PM Gonsalves saddened by Thompson’s passing
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October 26, 2010
Last weekend was a sombre one for Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves who told SEARCHLIGHT Midweek that he is saddened by the passing of his friend and...
New Pm will have to be creative – Gonsalves
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October 26, 2010
Prime Minister of Barbados Freundel Stuart will have to be creative to face the challenging times ahead, says Dr.Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St...
Barbados mourns for PM  David Thompson
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October 26, 2010
Barbados is now in a period of official mourning, which will continue until the State Funeral of late Prime Minister David Thompson has taken place.{{...
13 loyal customers win with Digicel
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October 22, 2010
Digicel, the bigger better network, is quickly heading towards the EC$1 million mark when it comes to their loyalty programme.{{more}} Marketing Manag...
Khadija wins Courts $1,000 worth of groceries
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October 22, 2010
The winner of $1000 worth of grocery compliments Furniture and Appliance store Courts has finally stepped forward to accept her prize.{{more}} Khadija...
National Family Planning efforts boosted
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October 22, 2010
The Ministry of Health’s family planning efforts are being strengthened with a recent donation of contraceptives, including 5,000 sets of Depo-Prove...
RDCC donates to Argyle International Airport
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October 22, 2010
Members of the Argyle Rawacou Development Council Corporation (RDCC) last Saturday, October 16, gathered at the Argyle Airport site to show solidarity...
SCSN holds Food Exhibition
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October 22, 2010
Students of the School for Children with Special Needs (SCSN) joined in the celebration of World Food Day, holding an exhibition of foods at their sch...
Digicel opens Digi store in Canouan
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October 22, 2010
Digicel continues to expand its operations in an effort to make sure that all of its customers are fully serviced.{{more}} Last Friday, October 15, th...
FCIB announces Unsung Hero for 2010
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October 22, 2010
Described as an educator and a person who has given selfless service to this country, Amanda David has been adjudged St. Vincent and the Grenadines 20...
Junior ‘Soca’ Jones honoured in New York
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October 22, 2010
Junior ‘Soca’ Jones, this country’s longest serving promoter in the diaspora, was recently honoured in a gala luncheon in New York City hosted b...
Hitz presents ‘Throwback Friday’
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October 22, 2010
As we celebrate the monumental achievement of 31 years of Independence, Hitz 103.7, which prides itself as being ‘the ultimate party station’ with...
UWI Open Campus staff holds retreat
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October 22, 2010
The UWI Open Campus St Vincent staff took the time off at a retreat on Friday, October 8, at the Anglican Pastoral Centre to come up with ideas to add...
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October 22, 2010
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has dismissed claims that his Unity Labour Party (ULP) has received monies from an alleged money launderer, and has...
Burton: I am still NDP’s candidate
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October 22, 2010
Despite recent claims, Burton Williams has refuted rumours that he is no longer the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate to contest the South Wind...
Police investigating Mckies Hill robberies
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October 22, 2010
Fresh from work in the Edinboro, Ottley Hall and Redemption Sharpes areas, Commissioner of Police Keith Miller is targeting another neighbourhood whic...
PM brings back news of more goodies from afar
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October 22, 2010
A number of meetings with high level officials of the governments of the United Kingdom, Syria and Qatar have led to more financial, technical and edu...
Fisherman says thanks to Coreas
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October 19, 2010
Fisherman Mark Dennie has expressed thanks to Coreas Hazells Inc. for their assistance in providing him with new equipment for his boat.{{more}} Denni...
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October 19, 2010
Nine students from nine primary schools, along with their supporters will converge at Frenches House today, for the finals of the Courts OECS reading ...
James called to the UK bar
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October 19, 2010
Journalist Carlos James has been called to the Bar of England and Wales. On October 14, 2010, he was published Utter Barrister by the Honourable Socie...
GHS raises money for kidney transplant
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October 19, 2010
It is better to give than to receive. As the students and faculty of the Girls’ High School celebrated their 27th annual Harvest and Thanksgiving pr...