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One Vincy, four Trinis on multiple drugs charges(+Video)
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One Vincy, four Trinis on multiple drugs charges(+Video)
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October 8, 2024
Four Trinidadians and a Petit Bordel man who were charged with illegal drug possession, drug trafficking and conspiracy to traffic, were posing for ph...
Man well known to the police shot and killed at Villa
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Man well known to the police shot and killed at Villa
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October 8, 2024
A man who was well known to the police was shot and killed over the weekend at Villa. Martin “Jahson” James who was deported from the USA more than tw...
St. Lucian baby  gets life-saving  surgery in SVG
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St. Lucian baby gets life-saving surgery in SVG
Mother thankful to WPP and SVG
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October 4, 2024
Another non-national, this time a Saint Lucian, has praised the healthcare system in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Sabina Louis, via Facebook o...
President of Cuba confers honour on Renwick Rose
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President of Cuba confers honour on Renwick Rose
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October 4, 2024
Veteran local journalist, social and political advocate, and activist, Renwick Rose, has been honoured by the Government of Cuba for his unstinting su...
Mother of murdered teenager speaks out after being ridiculed
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Mother of murdered teenager speaks out after being ridiculed
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October 4, 2024
The ridicule that Takisha DaSouza has received on social media and on radio talk shows has been substantial, but the mother of five claims the negativ...
Back to back killings in  Petit Bordel
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Back to back killings in Petit Bordel
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October 4, 2024
Last weekend, there were two gun killings in Petit Bordel, a close-knit community where gun violence is rare. Dead are Othnell ‘Curtell’ Lavia, and St...
Peto residents indoors before dark after double killings
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Peto residents indoors before dark after double killings
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October 4, 2024
Though Petit Bordel has recorded violent incidents in the past, including murder, residents believe the two shooting deaths which occurred last weeken...
Vincentian woman heads UWI Global Campus, SVG
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Vincentian woman heads UWI Global Campus, SVG
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October 1, 2024
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus has announced the appointment of Vincentian, Dr Resa Noel-McBarnett as Head of Site, St Vinc...
Association turns ‘light switch’ on Alzheimer’s disease
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Association turns ‘light switch’ on Alzheimer’s disease
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October 1, 2024
Alzheimer’s Disease is not a “mad people disease”, neither is it a disease that affects people because they are “evil”. These are some of the myths th...
More than 1500 houses to be built in the next 24 months
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More than 1500 houses to be built in the next 24 months
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October 1, 2024
As the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues the reconstruction process in the wake of the passage of Hurricane Beryl, more than four...
PM Gonsalves advocates for Small Island Developing States at UN General Assembly
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PM Gonsalves advocates for Small Island Developing States at UN General Assembly
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October 1, 2024
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, delivered a compelling argument in his advocacy of Small Island Developing States on Saturday, September 28, 2024 ...
Some people have given up hope that MV Guidance would be found
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Some people have given up hope that MV Guidance would be found
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October 1, 2024
The MV Guidance II, missing since the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 1, 2024, has still not been found and some family members and friends of the ...
Several people injured as three vans collide
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Several people injured as three vans collide
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September 27, 2024
Two persons are still in hospital following an accident along the Nelson Mandela Highway in the vicinity of the Lewis Punnett Home, on Wednesday, Sept...
Yachting hit from Beryl; record number of cruise calls expected
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Yachting hit from Beryl; record number of cruise calls expected
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September 27, 2024
The passage of Hurricane Beryl has resulted in a slight decline to the yachting sector in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), while there has been a ...
‘Fix the road as well’ – Taxi operator pleads for Fort Charlotte road repairs
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‘Fix the road as well’ – Taxi operator pleads for Fort Charlotte road repairs
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September 27, 2024
Tour operators are questioning if Fort Charlotte will, for another season, be scratched from the list of tourist attractions as the site remains under...
LIAT 2020 flies to SVG from October
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LIAT 2020 flies to SVG from October
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September 27, 2024
Vincentians, at home and abroad, as well as potential visitors have been questioning when and if the revamped regional air carrier, LIAT 2020, would b...
Vincentian author weighs in on weighty global  issues at Canada Summit
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Vincentian author weighs in on weighty global issues at Canada Summit
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September 27, 2024
by Eldonte Samuel Janielle Browne, an author, poet and teacher at the University of Toronto, was the only representative from St. Vincent and the Gren...
Code of Practice for Caribbean builders launched
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Code of Practice for Caribbean builders launched
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September 27, 2024
Post disaster damage and loss assessments have revealed that in the Caribbean, a significant portion of damage from disasters has been experienced in ...
Vincy Mas – Some shows are boring, says PM
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Vincy Mas – Some shows are boring, says PM
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September 24, 2024
“The truth of the matter is this; we have been losing attendees at the Victoria Park shows because some of it is boring,” stated Prime Minister, Ralph...
Potential recruits told to be serious about policing
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Potential recruits told to be serious about policing
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September 24, 2024
Persons desirous of joining the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Force (RSVGPF), are being reminded that policing is “serious business” and they sh...
More cash for winners at Vincy Mas Prize giving
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More cash for winners at Vincy Mas Prize giving
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September 24, 2024
Vincy Mas 2024 saw an increase in cash prizes for winners in the various categories- and they received their money on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at...
Paul’s lot residents want return of 24 hour police presence
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Paul’s lot residents want return of 24 hour police presence
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September 24, 2024
Residents of Paul’s Avenue are again calling for the return of 24-hour police presence in the Central Kingstown community that has been plagued by mas...
School saddened over death of Grade 6 student
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School saddened over death of Grade 6 student
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September 20, 2024
The CW Prescod Primary School (CWPPS), has expressed sadness over the passing of 10 year old Dannique Small, a primary school student of Glen over who...
‘Dr Friday incorrect on national  student loan programme figures’
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‘Dr Friday incorrect on national student loan programme figures’
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September 20, 2024
Leader of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Godwin Friday is being asked to get his numbers straight before speaking on certain issues, speci...
Searchlight  reporter threatened
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Searchlight reporter threatened
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September 20, 2024
Threats issued to a SEARCHLIGHT journalist by a man who claims to be the father of a primary school student who died at Glen, have been reported to th...
Shafiqua to sit with SVG delegation at UN General Assembly – PM
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Shafiqua to sit with SVG delegation at UN General Assembly – PM
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September 20, 2024
Olympics athlete, Shafiqua Maloney will sit with members of the St Vincent and the Grenadines delegation attending the 2024 United Nations General Ass...
Together Again!
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Together Again!
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September 20, 2024
After eight long years without seeing each other physically, Shafiqua Maloney and her mother, Jessica Maloney, met in an emotional encounter at the Ar...
Child dies in Glen, relatives hospitalised
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Child dies in Glen, relatives hospitalised
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September 17, 2024
The death of a 10-year-old student of the C.W Prescod Primary School is the subject of a police investigation. A release issued by the Royal St Vincen...
Cousin weeps at  funeral of Fancy man who died in house fire
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Cousin weeps at funeral of Fancy man who died in house fire
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September 17, 2024
A close relative of deceased Fancy resident Carlos Stay, regrets not spending more time with him to listen to his concerns. Stay died on Thursday, Sep...
Paul’s Avenue man shot dead
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Paul’s Avenue man shot dead
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September 17, 2024
Paul’s Avenue, a community in the heart of Central Kingstown, is once again ground zero for a brazen shooting, this time resulting in the death of Jaw...
More women enlisting in Coast Guard Service
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More women enlisting in Coast Guard Service
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September 17, 2024
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard is seeing an increase in the number of women joining the service, particularly in the technical departme...
‘Young and old’ advised to learn a skill
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‘Young and old’ advised to learn a skill
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September 17, 2024
The Department of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE), has seen many success stories, and older persons are being encouraged to join the programme an...
Displaced Union  Island students back in classrooms
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Displaced Union Island students back in classrooms
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September 13, 2024
Displaced students from Union Island on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, assembled at the renovated old Teacher’s College building at Arnos Vale for the s...
St Joseph  Convent Kingstown students  suspended for cyber-bullying
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St Joseph Convent Kingstown students suspended for cyber-bullying
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September 13, 2024
by Christina Smith A handful of students from the St Joseph Convent Kingstown (SJCK), were reportedly disciplined for comments made on social media, w...
Accused enters court room with bottle of rum
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Accused enters court room with bottle of rum
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September 13, 2024
A senior magistrate is unhappy with the small number of police officers who are present at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court (KMC) to provide security....
Two die as dengue cases surpass 800
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Two die as dengue cases surpass 800
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September 13, 2024
Two people have reportedly died as a result of dengue fever as national efforts to fight the vector borne illness continue to be ramped up nation-wide...
Bagga Fish Fest garbage crisis
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Bagga Fish Fest garbage crisis
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September 13, 2024
by Jada Chambers An apparent rift between the Barrouallie Fish Fest Committee and the Barrouallie Town Board has led to a garbage crisis of sorts. The...
Police finally receive money for ICC T20 work
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Police finally receive money for ICC T20 work
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September 13, 2024
Police officers who were waiting on payment for work done during the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup have received their payments. Up to Wednesday of this w...
Students upset with UWI Open Campus over graduating changes
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Students upset with UWI Open Campus over graduating changes
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September 13, 2024
by Eldonte Samuel Students of the University of the West Indies Global Campus, St Vincent are displeased with the administration over proposed changes...
PM Gonsalves responds to news about seizure of Maduro’s jet
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PM Gonsalves responds to news about seizure of Maduro’s jet
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September 10, 2024
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsavles, has commented on news in the public domain of the seizure by the United States Justice Department of the air plane...
Phased reopening of schools continues
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Phased reopening of schools continues
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September 10, 2024
Some schools across St Vincent and the Grenadines officially opened their doors yesterday, September 9, 2024, as part of the Ministry of Education’s p...
Port Authority  addressing Grenadines Wharf congestion
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Port Authority addressing Grenadines Wharf congestion
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September 10, 2024
A 15-minute grace period for parking, as well as the use of cart men and park-and-walk to transport luggage to the Grenadines Wharf are some of the me...
Vincentian teen  advocates for the Eastern Caribbean at UNICEF Forum
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Vincentian teen advocates for the Eastern Caribbean at UNICEF Forum
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September 10, 2024
by Jada Chambers Seventeen year old mental health and climate advocate, Adia Daniel represented St Vincent and the Grenadines at a special forum of th...
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Contribution of Indians to SVG applauded
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Contribution of Indians to SVG applauded
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June 6, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has applauded the contributions made to St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) by the Indian community here, noting t...
Stakeholders lament  impact of road traffic  incidents amidst fatality
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Stakeholders lament impact of road traffic incidents amidst fatality
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June 6, 2025
While stakeholders in health, law enforcement and motor insurance were expressing concern about the negative impact the high number of road traffic ac...
Coroner’s Inquest concluded into Death of Vincentian-born lass in the UK
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Coroner’s Inquest concluded into Death of Vincentian-born lass in the UK
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June 6, 2025
A Coroner’s Inquest in the United Kingdom (UK) has found that Vincentian, Judea “Bossgyal Judi” Cordice, who died by suicide was 22 weeks pregnant. Ea...
Middle-aged man, who does not want his father to see him in prison, jailed
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Middle-aged man, who does not want his father to see him in prison, jailed
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June 6, 2025
A 45 year old man with 33 convictions has told a Senior Magistrate that he does not want his foreign-based father to see him in prison when he returns...
Rockies labourer charged with Criminal Assault
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Rockies labourer charged with Criminal Assault
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June 6, 2025
A 35-year-old labourer of Rockies, charged with the offence of criminal assault, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation, and had his m...

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