26 October 2006
Natasha shows her national colours and wins

Natasha shows her national colours and wins


Coined as a creative child by her mother, the artistic skills of 16 year old Natasha Commissiong seem to have finally paid off.Commissiong is the winn...
Passing Parade

Passing Parade


Since we last celebrated our anniversary of nationhood, we bid adieu to dozens of Vincentians who, because of their contribution to this small state, ...
Patriotic Song Book launched

Patriotic Song Book launched


Re-enforcing that her department is serious about it's work to help Vincentians gain a greater appreciation for their Vincentian identity, Minister of...
Suzanne’s gives special treat

Suzanne’s gives special treat


It was the day of the year when the elderly walk into Suzanne's Hair Studio and ask for any treatment they want and get it free of cost.Thirty-one wom...
The Georgetown dream that died

The Georgetown dream that died


As St Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates 27 years of independence a former sugar factory worker's desire is to see his beloved Georgetown shed its ...
SVG making strides in  music industry

SVG making strides in music industry


During the last year of Independence perhaps the most significant development in the music industry was the recent establishment of the Vincentian Org...
The flag on my building

The flag on my building


by Chantel IsaacsThe flag on my building is precious to me.It is the symbol of the land of the brave and the free.Many died and went to the grave figh...
13 October 2006
Remembering Alfie Roberts

Remembering Alfie Roberts


Alphonso Theodore (ALFIE) Roberts was born in St Vincent on September 18, 1937, attended the Kingstown Anglican School and then the St Vincent Grammar...
22 September 2006
All is ‘weld’ for Kobie

All is ‘weld’ for Kobie


If you have anything to weld, contact Dwight Sam. He is from the Central Leeward town of Layou, and is popularly known as ‘Kobie’ because of...
Conductors in solidarity

Conductors in solidarity


Van drivers are not the only ones calling for an increase in bus fares, but conductors are also on board with the strike. SEARCHLIGHT met a group of t...