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East Caribbean Feeds holds first town hall meeting in Barbados
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East Caribbean Feeds holds first town hall meeting in Barbados
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March 24, 2023
East Caribbean Feeds, a unit of the East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC), held its inaugural farm management town hall meeting in Barbados on Marc...
ULP celebrates 22 years in Government with a rally this Sunday
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ULP celebrates 22 years in Government with a rally this Sunday
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March 24, 2023
This Sunday, March 26, the Unity Labour Party (ULP), will celebrate 22 years at the helm of administration in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with...
SVG Women’s Association in the UK makes donation to School for Children with Special Needs
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SVG Women’s Association in the UK makes donation to School for Children with Special Needs
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March 24, 2023
The School for Children With Special Needs, Kingstown was the recent recipient of a quantity of supplies donated by the St Vincent and the Grenadines ...
PM says ‘conscience is clear’ on COVID-19 pandemic actions
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PM says ‘conscience is clear’ on COVID-19 pandemic actions
Christina 
March 21, 2023
(API) Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has insisted that his administration acted within the ambits of the law, the constitution and in the interest...
Health Minister: Rate of NCD’s in SVG alarming
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Health Minister: Rate of NCD’s in SVG alarming
Christina 
March 21, 2023
Minister of Health Hon. St Clair Prince said there are simply too many cases of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) here in St. Vincent and the ...
Tourism Authority submits proposals to Air Canada
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Tourism Authority submits proposals to Air Canada
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March 21, 2023
Tourism officials in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), recently held a meeting with officials from Air Canada, and have put forward proposals to th...
Man charged with causing death by dangerous  driving granted bail
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Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving granted bail
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March 21, 2023
A man who has been accused of causing the death of another man by dangerous driving in 2022, was granted bail when he appeared in court on March 17. A...
Plans afoot to revive Garifuna language in SVG
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Plans afoot to revive Garifuna language in SVG
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March 21, 2023
More than 60 Garifuna members spent a week on the ground in their ancestral homeland, St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), sharing knowledge and build...
Vincentian director to produce weekend Cabaret in New York in May
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Vincentian director to produce weekend Cabaret in New York in May
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March 21, 2023
A US-based Vincentian cultural artist is aiming to elevate Vincentian culture internationally through the staging of a cabaret show titled ‘All ah we ...
Paul’s Avenue businessman charged with assault, wounding
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Paul’s Avenue businessman charged with assault, wounding
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March 17, 2023
Dominic Ross, a 56-year-old businessman of Paul’s Avenue, was arrested and charged on March 14 with the offences of assault and grievous bodily harm. ...
Roudette describes Berlinale film festival as ‘incredibly powerful’
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Roudette describes Berlinale film festival as ‘incredibly powerful’
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March 21, 2023
The attendance of local film maker Aiko Roudette at the Berlin International Film Festival last month has opened doors for Vincentian film not only re...
Bequia Easter regatta will sail
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Bequia Easter regatta will sail
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March 21, 2023
Deputy Director of Grenadines Affairs, Carlos Williams, has sought to clear up what is being termed a miscommunication about the cancellation of the u...
British national sentenced to 22 months for assaulting girlfriend
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British national sentenced to 22 months for assaulting girlfriend
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March 21, 2023
A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for abusing his girlfriend while being under the influence of drugs and alcohol on the fir...
Psychiatric report on man who bolted from court expected today
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Psychiatric report on man who bolted from court expected today
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March 21, 2023
The Serious Offences Court is expected today to hear a psychiatric report on Javill ‘Ben 10’ Williams. Williams, 25, who is on a charge of escaping po...
Painting of how Chatoyer met his death soon to be revealed
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Painting of how Chatoyer met his death soon to be revealed
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March 21, 2023
Artist, Calvert Jones will soon reveal a painting of Paramount Carib Chief, Joseph Chatoyer depicting what he says is the actual truth of how this cou...
Police encouraged to set high standards as Central Division hosts appreciation awards and dinner
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Police encouraged to set high standards as Central Division hosts appreciation awards and dinner
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March 21, 2023
Attorney General Grenville Williams has urged the police to set high standards at an a ceremony where 48 police officers and six auxiliary police offi...
Secondary Schools Music Bands prepare for big show
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Secondary Schools Music Bands prepare for big show
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March 21, 2023
Around 200 young and aspiring musicians will go to head to head on Saturday, March 25 as they compete in the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ C...
Fisherfolk receive VHF radios
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Fisherfolk receive VHF radios
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March 21, 2023
A number of fishers have been supplied with VHF radios, made possible through the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). More than 200 radios were d...
Union Island Environmental Alliance launches new stock
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Union Island Environmental Alliance launches new stock
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March 21, 2023
The Union Island Environmental Alliance (UIEA), a long-standing conservation non-government organisation has launched their new stock footage database...
Cadets recognise their members for work during the volcanic eruptions
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Cadets recognise their members for work during the volcanic eruptions
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March 21, 2023
Fifty medals were awarded to members of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Cadet Force (SVGCF) in honour of their hard work providing relief aid during...
No H2O Soca this year for Vincy Mas?
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No H2O Soca this year for Vincy Mas?
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
The possibility exists that H20 Soca, arguably the biggest stage show put on annually during the carnival period will not take place this year. The sh...
Caratal man chopped in parts to be laid to rest
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Caratal man chopped in parts to be laid to rest
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March 17, 2023
Murder victim, Sheldon Welch, who was hacked to death in Georgetown, will be buried on Saturday March 25. Welch, who was popularly known as Butterz, w...
Emotions run high as Garifuna visit sacred island Baliceaux (+video)
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Emotions run high as Garifuna visit sacred island Baliceaux (+video)
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March 17, 2023
by Jada Chambers Waves of emotion exploded on Baliceaux as Garifuna descendents set foot on the island to honour their ancestors. On Sunday, March 13,...
Barrouallie man wins Lotto Jackpot of $67, 000
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Barrouallie man wins Lotto Jackpot of $67, 000
Christina 
March 17, 2023
Barrouallie resident Christopher Codougan is the island's latest Lotto Jackpot Winner and has credited his $67, 000 win to determination and resilienc...
Teachers getting ready  to protest if court ruling is not implemented
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Teachers getting ready to protest if court ruling is not implemented
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March 17, 2023
Meanwhile, president of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU), Oswald Robinson told SEARCHLIGHT that the union is prepared to hit t...
Jarvis finds himself sentenced to a lifetime at the institution where he formerly witnessed
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Jarvis finds himself sentenced to a lifetime at the institution where he formerly witnessed
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March 17, 2023
By Kemarlie Durrant After being briefly involved in prison ministry in 2010, former journalist, Junior Jarvis has found himself sentenced to a lifetim...
Garifuna descendant discovers African royalty in her bloodline
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Garifuna descendant discovers African royalty in her bloodline
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March 17, 2023
by Christina Smith There is a common thread that runs through African-descended people living in the Caribbean, Latin America and the wider Diaspora. ...
Dismissed teachers say they doubt ruling will be overturned
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Dismissed teachers say they doubt ruling will be overturned
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March 17, 2023
Several teachers said on Thursday that they do not think that Justice Esco Henry’s ruling on SR&O No. 28 of 2021 – The Public Health (Public bodies Sp...
Possible sale of Baliceaux  ‘disrespectful, dishonourable’   –Garifuna descendant
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Possible sale of Baliceaux ‘disrespectful, dishonourable’ –Garifuna descendant
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March 17, 2023
Garifuna Ambassador and Community Leader, Cynthia Ellis-Topsey thinks that the topic of Baliceaux being up for grabs is “very disrespectful and dishon...
Diabetic teen buys alcoholic drinks with money he stole
From the Courts, News
Diabetic teen buys alcoholic drinks with money he stole
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
A 19-year-old diabetic patient who stole US$105.00 from a taxi and bought alcoholic drinks was fined and also ordered to pay compensation. Philbert St...
Dorsetshire Hill duo sent to prison for drugs, guns and ammo possession
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Dorsetshire Hill duo sent to prison for drugs, guns and ammo possession
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March 17, 2023
Two men who were nabbed with guns and drugs during a Dorsethsire Hill police operation in February were both sentenced to prison terms. Dorsetshire Hi...
Vermont man on bail for using  threatening language to two women
From the Courts, News
Vermont man on bail for using threatening language to two women
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March 17, 2023
A man who is accused of telling a woman he will rape and kill her in the mountains will face trial after he appeared in court for his arraignment. Ver...
Employment-related  gender gaps greater than  previously thought: ILO report
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Employment-related gender gaps greater than previously thought: ILO report
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March 17, 2023
A new indicator developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) finds that women’s access to employment, working conditions and pay gap have ...
NIS welcomes the World Bank Treasury Reserves Advisory and Management Partnerships
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NIS welcomes the World Bank Treasury Reserves Advisory and Management Partnerships
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March 17, 2023
The National Insurance Services (NIS) on March 15th, 2023, welcomed the Reserves Advisory and Management Partnerships (RAMP) team of the World Bank Tr...
Prisoners with mental health  issues to get further attention
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Prisoners with mental health issues to get further attention
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March 17, 2023
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has given an indication that government will be seeking to address certain situations involving prisoners with ment...
Second phase of CCTV project launched
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Second phase of CCTV project launched
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March 17, 2023
Phase two of the Intelligent Video Analytics (CCTV) Project that is sponsored by the Government and People of the Republic of China (Taiwan) was launc...
Garifuna delegation  engages students at Park  Hill Government School
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Garifuna delegation engages students at Park Hill Government School
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March 17, 2023
Emotions ran high at the Park Hill Government School on Monday, March 13, when a delegation of visiting Garifuna converged on the school grounds. Elat...
Investigation launched into police confrontation with handcuffed civilian
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Investigation launched into police confrontation with handcuffed civilian
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March 17, 2023
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said they are aware of several video clips that are being circulated on social media sho...
A 5,000-mile-wide blob of sargassum seaweed is headed for the Caribbean
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A 5,000-mile-wide blob of sargassum seaweed is headed for the Caribbean
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
A gargantuan mass of seaweed that formed in the Atlantic Ocean is headed for the shores of Florida and other coastlines throughout the Gulf of Mexico,...
North Leeward farmers monitoring the benefits of Vetiver Systems on their farms
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North Leeward farmers monitoring the benefits of Vetiver Systems on their farms
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
As the dry season sets in farmers from North Leeward are monitoring the impact of vetiver grass on soil stability and ground water retention on their ...
Spirit of Chatoyer celebrated in Greiggs and Fancy (+video)
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Spirit of Chatoyer celebrated in Greiggs and Fancy (+video)
Webmaster 
March 17, 2023
Vincentians, tourists and members of the Garifuna Diaspora converged on two communities on Heroes Day to celebrate Vincentian history and heritage. Th...
Police seeking to locate missing Rillan Hill teen
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Police seeking to locate missing Rillan Hill teen
Christina 
March 15, 2023
The Royal St Vincent and Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is appealing for assistance to locate Garicea Butcher, 14, of Rillan Hill, who has been miss...
Considerable merit in an appeal of the judgement – Senior Counsel
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Considerable merit in an appeal of the judgement – Senior Counsel
Clare 
March 14, 2023
A notice of appeal and an application for a stay of execution of the judgment in the Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate case which the Government lost will be f...
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
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‘Shooting him? Why would that be an option?’ Gloster’s sister questions
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
A man, who was conducting business inside the offices of the Kingstown Cooperative Credit Union (KCCU) was shot and killed, allegedly by an on- duty s...
Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
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Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the M...
RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
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RSVGPF commends Public, Stakeholders for ‘exemplary conduct’ at VincyMas 2025
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has commended the public for allowing VincyMas 2025 to transpire “without any major inc...
CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
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CDC already planning for VincyMas 2026, says CEO Rodney Small
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
VincyMas is no longer a seasonal event says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), Rodney Small. “…we at the CDC...
Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
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Starlift wins 26th Senior Panorama competition
Forrest 
July 11, 2025
EL DORADO Starlift Steel Orchestra has now won the Senior Panorama compe- tition 26 times, and while some people may say that’s a lot, band captain Ro...

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