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‘Stranger’ shot dead at New Rose Place housing development (+Video)

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...

August 16, 2022

News

Lavaman gets set for face off with Ole George in endurance walk for charity

Popular hiker and tour guide, Desron ‘Lavaman’ Rodriguez recently completed the 54 km walk from Fancy to Kingstown as he prepares to face off with vet...

October 4, 2022

News

LIAT signs new agreement with Caribbean Tourism Group

Antigua News Room – A new LIAT is underway, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, and...

October 5, 2022

News

Tropical wave approaching Windward Islands has high chance of development

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a broad area of pressure located near the southern Windwards island which continues to produce a lar...

October 5, 2022

News

Jam-packed calendar of events for Independence month

Over twenty events, including football matches, soca shows, church services and health walks, are being hosted in October as part of the 2022 Independ...

October 4, 2022

News

Husband-wife team opens senior citizens assisted living facility at Montrose (+Video)

Two internationally registered nurses with more than 40 years of collective experience, officially opened the doors of a senior assisted living facili...

October 4, 2022

Editorial

All pandemics end – Covid-19 is no different

The evidence is all around us. Life in St Vincent and the Grenadines seems to have returned to its pre-pandemic mode. Attendance at social events is u...

October 4, 2022

Editorial

What about the rest of us?

SEARCHLIGHT welcomes the agreement reached between the Government and public sector unions for wage and salary increases for public servants over the ...

September 30, 2022

Editorial

Will a National Hall of Fame help?

A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, one of our biggest national heroes of the past, national football icon, captain and coach Rudy Boucher passed away in NewYork afte...

September 27, 2022

Editorial

Analysis of the 2022 CSEC results could reveal valuable lessons

THE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS from the 2022 May/June Caribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) examinations is continuing at all levels – in the Mini...

September 23, 2022

Editorial

End of an Era, but will it be ‘Same Old’

BRITAIN’S SECOND Queen Elizabeth was conveyed to her final resting place yesterday, Monday, September 19 with unprecedented pomp, splendour and solemn...

September 20, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

SVG’s Prime Minister stars at UN General Assembly

One prime minister, many quotable quotes by Ted Anthony Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves addresses the 77th session of ...

September 27, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Relationship advice can be fraught with danger

EDITOR: Giving relationship advice is fraught with many dangers. Let me explain. Say Sharon approaches you and shares with you how horrible Gavin is t...

September 27, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Your Account is Dormant, what does this mean?

This is definitely poor customer service. Making an account dormant is the last resort that any financial institution should take. When customers inte...

September 23, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

We should not encourage prostitution, but we cannot change it

Editor: Prostitution is not a new thing or a ‘just come’. It was in existence in bible days. Rahab was a harlot. Who in effect was prostituting and so...

September 23, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

The Catastrophe of Plastic

Editor: The entire world is addicted to plastic. This addiction is crystal clear and it is very easy to find. Have a look at the condition of some of ...

September 23, 2022