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Dorbrene O’Marde to present Oscar Allen Emancipation Memorial Lecture
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Dorbrene O’Marde to present Oscar Allen Emancipation Memorial Lecture
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August 8, 2022
The University of the West Indies Open Campus in collaboration with ‘the Friends of Oscar Allen’ will host the ‘Oscar Allen Emancipation Memorial Lect...
Peters says ULP is a ‘big deal’
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Peters says ULP is a ‘big deal’
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August 9, 2022
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senator Keisal Peters says the Unity Labour Party (ULP) attracts as much attention as it does bec...
Taiwan’s President moved by visit of PM Gonsalves despite China’s military exercises
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Taiwan’s President moved by visit of PM Gonsalves despite China’s military exercises
Clare 
August 8, 2022
The President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen said she was moved by the determination of Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves to visit Taiwan, despite China’s recent...
Unusual (and Interesting) Medical Conditions
Physician's Weekly
Unusual (and Interesting) Medical Conditions
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August 5, 2022
Q: My wife lives in the States and was diagnosed with persistent sexual arousal syndrome. What is this? And what are some conditions that people in SV...
First batch of  Vincentian graduates of Cuban universities reach retirement
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First batch of Vincentian graduates of Cuban universities reach retirement
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Last Friday, July 29 was the last day that Thornley Myers spent in the service of this country’s national electricity company, VINLEC. He retired afte...
UK-based couple apologizes to local real estate agent
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UK-based couple apologizes to local real estate agent
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August 5, 2022
A PROPERTY OWNER based in the United Kingdom says he has apologized to local real estate agent Maurice John for threats he made on the agent’s life, s...
Georgetown woman helping others to cope with Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar
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Georgetown woman helping others to cope with Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar
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August 5, 2022
Georgetown resident Rea Crichton is a living testimony that persons diagnosed with bipolar depression do not have to live in the shadow of this mental...
Twelve Vincentian students now on the Isle of Man for three-week cultural education programme
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Twelve Vincentian students now on the Isle of Man for three-week cultural education programme
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August 4, 2022
Twelve Vincentian students are now on the Isle of Man where they are participating in the inaugural session of the 'Isle of Man – St Vincent and the G...
Telephone call to convention by ailing general secretary leaves party supporters emotional
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Telephone call to convention by ailing general secretary leaves party supporters emotional
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August 2, 2022
Emotions ran high during the 25th National Convention of the Unity Labour Party (ULP), when the party's ailing general secretary, Julian Francis made ...
Gonsalves warns party  about dangers of disunity
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Gonsalves warns party about dangers of disunity
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August 5, 2022
The political leader of the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) has warned supporters about the dangers of disunity within the party. Prime Minister Dr Ra...
Eruptions of La Soufriere inspire poetry collection described as explosive literary art
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Eruptions of La Soufriere inspire poetry collection described as explosive literary art
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August 5, 2022
Vincentian author, Natasha Marks’ latest publication has been acclaimed by local reviewers as an “explosive” piece of literary art. Marks, whose pen n...
Making teachers reapply for jobs an insult – John
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Making teachers reapply for jobs an insult – John
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August 5, 2022
There is no way that teachers are in support of reapplying for positions they were deemed to have resigned from last year, says Andrew John, the indus...
ULP paid over $1 million for party headquarters property – PM
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ULP paid over $1 million for party headquarters property – PM
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August 5, 2022
The ULP owns the property where its party office is located in Kingstown. Political Leader Dr Ralph Gonsalves said the property was purchased for just...
Former NDP Secretary General prays for Scott’s recovery
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Former NDP Secretary General prays for Scott’s recovery
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August 5, 2022
Former General Secretary of the New Democratic Party (NDP) Allan Cruickshank says that his family is praying for his friend and former colleague Jerem...
How is offering back teachers jobs be an insult? – PM
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How is offering back teachers jobs be an insult? – PM
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August 5, 2022
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has fired back at the St Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union (SVGTU) for its claim that government’s recent of...
Name Ivy Inez Joshua as joint national hero with her husband E.T. Joshua
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Name Ivy Inez Joshua as joint national hero with her husband E.T. Joshua
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August 5, 2022
by Afi Martin Ivy Inez Joshua and Ebenezer Theodore Joshua should be named jointly as national heroine and hero of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Ivy ...
Four men to be recommended for National Hero status,  women also being considered
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Four men to be recommended for National Hero status, women also being considered
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August 5, 2022
At least four more Vincentians are expected to be named National Hero soon. During an address at the launch of activities to mark Emancipation month, ...
PM Gonsalves on state visit to Taiwan despite China tensions
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PM Gonsalves on state visit to Taiwan despite China tensions
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August 5, 2022
Even with tensions soaring between China and Taiwan over the recent visit to Taiwan by Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pel...
Volcano Eruption Emergency Project wins World Bank award
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Volcano Eruption Emergency Project wins World Bank award
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August 5, 2022
Residents of the red, orange and yellow volcano hazard zones are now beneficiaries of an award-winning EC$133 million Volcano Eruption Emergency Progr...
Mustique Charitable Trusts, BRAGSA to construct 41 houses in the Red Zone
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Mustique Charitable Trusts, BRAGSA to construct 41 houses in the Red Zone
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August 5, 2022
The Mustique Charitable Trusts will construct 41 houses at a cost of over $4 million in the Red volcano hazard zone in collaboration with the Roads, B...
Island Pop Swimwear opens second location at the Joshua Centre
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Island Pop Swimwear opens second location at the Joshua Centre
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August 5, 2022
It all started four years ago when Melissa Bonadie went trekking through Kingstown in search of a place to purchase a swimsuit for a trip to the beach...
Three students awarded with scholarships by SVBLA
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Three students awarded with scholarships by SVBLA
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August 5, 2022
Three students have been awarded with seven-year scholarships from the St Vincent Building and Loan Association (SVBLA). The students: Ennabelle McMas...
Courts invites nominations of students for free eye exams and glasses
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Courts invites nominations of students for free eye exams and glasses
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Courts Optical invites nominations for its annual FREE Eye Examination and Glasses Initiative for children —’The Brighter View Initiative’. Launched i...
Swimming leads Vincentian  performance at Commonwealth Games
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Swimming leads Vincentian performance at Commonwealth Games
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August 5, 2022
The discipline of Swimming led St Vincent and the Grenadines’ performances thus far at the XXII Commonwealth Games, which culminates next Monday, Augu...
Preparations on the way for hosting of CWI Regional Under-19 cricket tournament
Sports
Preparations on the way for hosting of CWI Regional Under-19 cricket tournament
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cricket Association Romel Currency, in an exclusive interview with Searchlight Newspaper about access ...
Cricket gets out for a duck
On Target
Cricket gets out for a duck
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
With just about a month to go before the 2022/2023 academic starts, there is still no word from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Cricket Association ...
Vincentian athlete gets his PB on a big occasion
Sports
Vincentian athlete gets his PB on a big occasion
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Desroy Jordan registered his personal best in the Men’s 400m, when he clocked 47.49 seconds at the Jackson Stadium on Day Six of Competition in the XX...
SVG Chess team holding their own at Olympiad
Sports
SVG Chess team holding their own at Olympiad
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Despite being asked to punch above their weight class, the team representing St Vincent and the Grenadines at the FIDE Chess Olympiad, taking place in...
Massy Group becomes Women’s Caribbean Premier League title sponsor
Sports
Massy Group becomes Women’s Caribbean Premier League title sponsor
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Massy Group have confirmed that they will be the title sponsor for the inaugural Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) which gets underway on August...
National Swim Coach ticks bucket list for ailing friend
Sports
National Swim Coach ticks bucket list for ailing friend
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Imagine realising a life-long dream when one least expected. That was the fortune of Timothy Hands, who got to meet members of the Australia Rugby tea...
Vincy Ballers all the way in Free Kick Youth Cup
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Vincy Ballers all the way in Free Kick Youth Cup
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Vincy Ballers went all the way in the Free Kick Youth Cup (FKYC), which was staged at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, from July 27 to Aug...
Geopolitical Fault-lines Widen over Taiwan
The World Around Us
Geopolitical Fault-lines Widen over Taiwan
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Last week, I wrote that “the world’s largest geopolitical fault lines exist between the United States (US) and China.” This point has been further emp...
Do these four things when it comes to a social media crisis
Business Buzz
Do these four things when it comes to a social media crisis
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Finding yourself in the middle of a social media storm is not the easiest thing to deal with. Your social media platforms are on fire and you feel as ...
Help! I am engaged but I am still in love with my ex-boyfriend.
Hey Rosie!
Help! I am engaged but I am still in love with my ex-boyfriend.
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Dear Rosie I am getting married very soon to my fiance who I love so much and I know he loves me too. I can trust him. Before I met my fiance, I was w...
West Indies cricket needs a rethink
Our Readers' Opinions
West Indies cricket needs a rethink
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
EDITOR: West Indies white ball cricket team has not yet returned the joy and smile on West Indian faces, for they are consistently loosing as if it is...
Asking teachers to reapply for jobs is totally unjust
Our Readers' Opinions
Asking teachers to reapply for jobs is totally unjust
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
EDITOR: Allow me the privilege to vent my concern on a matter, which I assume still rest heavily on the minds of many Vincentians. It’s almost one yea...
The family legacy
Our Readers' Opinions
The family legacy
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
EDITOR: We were royalty and we knew it. European blood flowed in our veins and we were proud to be associated with our Scottish ancestry. Being connec...
Leadership really matters
Our Readers' Opinions
Leadership really matters
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
EDITOR: “Everything rises and falls on leadership” is one of John Maxwell’s more popular quotes on the topic of leadership. For some, this has become ...
Emancipation, Referendum and the Evolution of our Nation State
Random Thoughts
Emancipation, Referendum and the Evolution of our Nation State
Commemorating Emancipation Day
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
August 1, 1838 was obviously a watershed date in our history. The official liberation of the slaves, who toiled mainly on plantations, was celebrated ...
It is not about Ralph at all
R. Rose - Eye of the Needle
It is not about Ralph at all
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
A French King, Louis 15th I think, was quoted as making the infamous remark, “Apres moi, le deluge”. Meaning that whatever would go wrong would do so,...
Remembering Oscar – We Want To Become Wise
Dr. Fraser- Point of View
Remembering Oscar – We Want To Become Wise
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
At this time when we have just commemorated another Emancipation Day my thoughts are on Oscar Allen. Before he went to the hospital where he spent his...
Continuation of ULP status quo a unified consensus?
Editorial
Continuation of ULP status quo a unified consensus?
Webmaster 
August 5, 2022
Last Sunday, July 31, the governing Unity Labour Party (ULP) held its national Convention at the Campden Park Secondary School. Given the proximity of...
Brewery launches ‘Beer Crawl’ to support customers, build camaraderie among staff
Press Release
Brewery launches ‘Beer Crawl’ to support customers, build camaraderie among staff
Webmaster 
August 3, 2022
The St Vincent Brewery Ltd has launched an initiative to support their customers and build greater camaraderie among Brewery staff, with an initiative...
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St. Joseph’s Convent T&T wins Inaugural UWI International Reparation Debate
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St. Joseph’s Convent T&T wins Inaugural UWI International Reparation Debate
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
TRINIDAD ANDTOBAGO has clinched victory over Jamaica in the inaugural International Reparation Debate, hosted by the Centre for Reparations Research a...
District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
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District Stairs spruces up Police Public Relations and Complaints Office
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
DISTRICT STAIRS SVG Ltd., a company with operations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Canada, has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social ...
Government launches GYVE programme targetting Youths
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Government launches GYVE programme targetting Youths
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
A NEW PROGRAMME in which the government is targetting youth volunteerism across St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), was launched on Monday, May 12, 2...
Man with 46 convictions to be sentenced for stealing from church
From the Courts, News
Man with 46 convictions to be sentenced for stealing from church
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
A 45YEAR OLD man who has been convicted 46 times, is awaiting sentencing after he confessed to six more offences, including stealing a transformer and...
Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
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Thousands on temporary electricity connections after expiration date
Webmaster 
May 13, 2025
MINISTER OFTRANSPORT and Works, Montgomery Daniel, has praised the “excellent work” being done by the Electrical Inspectorate Unit, but expressed conc...

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