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Four reasons why you should outsource your social media marketing
Business Buzz
Four reasons why you should outsource your social media marketing
Webmaster 
August 19, 2022
Everyone’s on social media, right? So, you’re ready to make posts about your brand right? Before you answer, stop… think hard about that question… sho...
Kudos to Miss G at UWI Open Campus
Our Readers' Opinions
Kudos to Miss G at UWI Open Campus
Webmaster 
August 19, 2022
EDITOR: Permit me to write this short letter for publication in your next edition of the Searchlight Newspaper. I have just concluded my BSC in Manage...
If I were you…
Our Readers' Opinions
If I were you…
Webmaster 
August 19, 2022
EDITOR: If I were you and I was Vincentian, I would for sure trust the science. Especially the science about little-known viruses that no one knows ab...
Subsistence Living and the Roadside Cleaning Teams
Random Thoughts
Subsistence Living and the Roadside Cleaning Teams
Webmaster 
August 19, 2022
Last week, I spoke to the issue of our relatively high cost of living and its impact on us, the sufferers. At the time, I did not realise that the pri...
De Garbage in de head need cleaning too
Bassy - Love Vine
De Garbage in de head need cleaning too
Webmaster 
August 19, 2022
It was in 1990, de Environment was ah hot topic on de Nay-shun’s Agenda. As an incentive to promote de Environmental Calm-pain dat year, de Nah-shun-a...
Marcus Garvey, Pan  Africanism and Reparations
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
Marcus Garvey, Pan Africanism and Reparations
Webmaster 
August 19, 2022
This past Wednesday, August 17, marked the 135th anniversary of the great Marcus Mosiah Garvey, hailed up to today as one of the foremost advocates of...
Sacrifices needed all around if we are to address the economic squeeze
Editorial
Sacrifices needed all around if we are to address the economic squeeze
Webmaster 
August 19, 2022
There is no doubt that, like billions of other people around the world, the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines are feeling the effects of the glo...
Vincentian shot dead in Trinidad
Breaking News
Vincentian shot dead in Trinidad
Webmaster 
August 17, 2022
A Vincentian national has become a statistic in the escalating crime wave in Trinidad and Tobago. According to information from the Ian Allen network,...
Georgetown woman’s business takes off after Searchlight feature
News
Georgetown woman’s business takes off after Searchlight feature
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
A SMALL business woman of Georgetown has admitted that her business has really taken off, since she was featured in SEARCHLIGHT earlier this year. “I ...
‘Stranger’ shot dead at New Rose Place housing development (+Video)
Front Page
‘Stranger’ shot dead at New Rose Place housing development (+Video)
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
The peace of ‘New Rose Place’ was shattered by a brazen daylight killing on Monday, causing residents to be upset that such violence had reared its he...
Duo charged with burglary of Campden Park house
From the Courts
Duo charged with burglary of Campden Park house
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
A YOUNG DUO has been charged for allegedly breaking into a 55-year-old man’s house. Javill Williams, 24 years of Ottley Hall, and Kaysany Peters, 23 y...
Thief beats watchman and makes off with solar panels at the Argyle International Airport
Breaking News
Thief beats watchman and makes off with solar panels at the Argyle International Airport
Webmaster 
August 17, 2022
Three solar panels have been stolen from the solar farm at the Argyle International Airport (AIA) and the watchman at the site was reportedly beaten b...
Student was with father while others thought she was missing
Front Page
Student was with father while others thought she was missing
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
ALTHOUGH A bulletin issued over the weekend stated that a 15-year-old student had gone missing, the child is said to be safe and has been in the compa...
Hospital worker asks for apology from bosses after being strip searched
News
Hospital worker asks for apology from bosses after being strip searched
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
THE Public Service Union (PSU) says that one of its members is seeking an apology from local health authorities after being strip searched while on he...
Opposition Leader wants Government to ease impact of high cost of living
News
Opposition Leader wants Government to ease impact of high cost of living
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
OPPOSITION LEADER Dr Godwin Friday has called on government to make the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines its number one priority. “Put our peop...
Taiwan pledges more support for SVG
Press Release
Taiwan pledges more support for SVG
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
THE TAIWAN International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) has reassured Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves that they are prepared to do even mor...
SVG’s Embassy in Taiwan is three years old
Press Release
SVG’s Embassy in Taiwan is three years old
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
ST VINCENT and the Grenadines’ Ambassador to the Republic of China on Taiwan Andrea Bowman, has lauded the work of the SVG’s Embassy in Taiwan, in thi...
Julian ‘Tanga’ Bailey lived a life of service to netball and his fellow man (+Video)
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Julian ‘Tanga’ Bailey lived a life of service to netball and his fellow man (+Video)
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
Julian ‘Tanga’ Bailey served netball as a coach of the St Vincent and the Grenadines senior national team, and travelled with them overseas, even in t...
Melisizwe Brothers hold Gold Mind Music Workshop in Bequia
Front Page
Melisizwe Brothers hold Gold Mind Music Workshop in Bequia
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
On Monday, August 8th, The Hub Collective (“The Hub”) hosted an Intimate & Interactive Event with live performances by Bequia’s rising talents and the...
Esther’s Promise to provide a safe haven for young women in distress or despair
News
Esther’s Promise to provide a safe haven for young women in distress or despair
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
Young women in St Vincent and the Grenadines faced with poverty, or who are the victims of domestic violence, will soon have a safe haven to turn to i...
Vincentian trendsetting reggae artist releases highly anticipated song
Press Release
Vincentian trendsetting reggae artist releases highly anticipated song
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
THE MUSICAL Messenger, Patrick Jr, has released his highly anticipated song “AreYou Ready?”. The new release was produced by the Shashamane Record Lab...
Keo Davis receives the first ever Theophilus Shallow Athletic Award
News
Keo Davis receives the first ever Theophilus Shallow Athletic Award
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
Keo Davis is the recipient of the first ever Theophilus Shallow Athletic Award. The Marriaqua United Friendly Society (Bunpan) handed over the first d...
Five students receive PSU scholarships
News
Five students receive PSU scholarships
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
THE St Vincent and the Grenadines Public Service Union (PSU) has awarded scholarships to five children who were successful in the 2022 CPEA examinatio...
Our brand was tarnished by disgruntled member – Public Service Union
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Our brand was tarnished by disgruntled member – Public Service Union
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
ELROY BOUCHER, president of the Public Service Union (PSU) says the 80-year-old organisation’s “image, reputation and brand” have been damaged as a re...
Youth at Police summer camp urged to be agents of change
News
Youth at Police summer camp urged to be agents of change
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
Youngsters throughout St Vincent and the Grenadines are being called upon to be agents of change. This call comes from Assistant Superintendent of Pol...
Representation by SVG team to Commonwealth Games was exemplary – Chief
Sports
Representation by SVG team to Commonwealth Games was exemplary – Chief
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
THE CHIEF OF MISSION for the St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) team to the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England has lauded t...
Characteristics of a Moral Person – continued
Dr Jozelle Miller
Characteristics of a Moral Person – continued
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
Loyal A moral person would have the characteristic of loyalty. Loyalty is faithfulness or a devotion to an individual, country, group, or cause. Loyal...
Getting natural hair sleek
What's on Fleek this week
Getting natural hair sleek
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
There are many obstacles to overcome when it comes to getting your natural hair smooth and sleek. You want it to look smooth with all your natural wav...
The “no locals” policy
Prime the pump
The “no locals” policy
Webmaster 
August 16, 2022
Have you ever heard of the “no locals” policy? It is a policy that some hotels use to deny locals lodging. I came across this news excerpt titled “No ...
Teachers reject re-application offer, say reinstatement is the way to go (+video)
Front Page
Teachers reject re-application offer, say reinstatement is the way to go (+video)
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Teachers took to the streets of Kingstown yesterday to publicly declare that they do not intend to reapply for jobs, after being unemployed for the pa...
Booster memo a case of mis-transcription – Gonsalves (+ Video)
Front Page
Booster memo a case of mis-transcription – Gonsalves (+ Video)
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Cabinet ministers, including health minister St Clair Prince have denied making any decision that mandates health workers in St Vincent and the Grenad...
Two families  already in houses built by volunteers at Orange Hill
News
Two families already in houses built by volunteers at Orange Hill
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Families will soon be called upon to select a number in a lottery type system, as the selection process moves in gear for the occupants of newly built...
Senator eyes West Kingstown seat
News
Senator eyes West Kingstown seat
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Unity Labour Party (ULP) Senator Keisal Peters believes that she possesses the qualities for becoming a candidate for the party in the next general el...
MCMH to be used for healthcare of women and children
News
MCMH to be used for healthcare of women and children
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Intentions have been made clear to utilise the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) to deliver healthcare mainly to women and children, once the Acute...
Man killed, others injured in Arnos Vale Karaoke shooting
News
Man killed, others injured in Arnos Vale Karaoke shooting
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
St Vincent and the Grenadines recorded its 26th homicide this week when Frenches resident, Jaron DeRoche was shot and killed at Arnos Vale. Police hav...
36 children introduced to history and built heritage
Press Release
36 children introduced to history and built heritage
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Thirty-six children from the Edinboro and Ottley Hall community were given the opportunity to learn about the social history and built heritage of the...
Ailing Senator, Julian Francis, is back in SVG
News
Ailing Senator, Julian Francis, is back in SVG
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Senator Julian Francis has returned to St Vincent and the Grenadines. The government senator was flown to Barbados after suffering a stroke on July 24...
Grenville Williams making another bid for South Leeward
News
Grenville Williams making another bid for South Leeward
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
Although he did not emerge as the Unity Labour Party (ULP) candidate for the constituency of South Leeward in the 2015 general elections, Grenville Te...
Transport Board,  stakeholders to discuss proposed hike in bus fares
Press Release
Transport Board, stakeholders to discuss proposed hike in bus fares
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
The Transport Board is expected to meet today, Friday August 12, with representatives of the mini bus and taxi associations to finalize details for pr...
Students learn about wireless radio during Basic Survival Skills summer programme
News
Students learn about wireless radio during Basic Survival Skills summer programme
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
In an effort to keep students occupied during their vacation with activities that can eventually lead them to their vocation, the Science Department i...
Road workers to be paid via bank cards as part of VEEP project
News
Road workers to be paid via bank cards as part of VEEP project
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
The present roll out of road cleaning works across St Vincent and the Grenadines is being done as another phase of the Volcano Eruption Emergency Prog...
12-year-old is first recipient of the Enole Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
News
12-year-old is first recipient of the Enole Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
A twelve-year-old pupil from the Kingstown Preparatory School is the first recipient of the Enole Lawrence Memorial Scholarship. Keziah Alexis was pre...
NTRC holds first of two MyApp summer programmes
Press Release
NTRC holds first of two MyApp summer programmes
Webmaster 
August 12, 2022
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) held the first of its two MyApp summer Programs for the year from July 11-29 at the Union...
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News
Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
News
Soca Monarch win for Fireman & Skinny; Road March next
Christina 
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
News
Vincentian UWI Professor gives SVG an “A” for educational advancement
Forrest 
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
News
Four for Miss SVG grace Junior Calypso and Soca Monarch competition
Forrest 
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
News
SVG appoints Mikhail Charles as Legal Advisor at UK High Commission
Forrest 
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
News
Five entrepreneurs to make business pitch in Men’s Empowerment Project
Forrest 
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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