02 November 2021
Sir James diagnosed with dengue

Sir James diagnosed with dengue


The medical staff treating former Prime Minister Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell has confirmed that he has dengue hemorrhagic fever, which is causing ot...
‘The Press Room’ to premiere on Searchlight’s Facebook page Wednesday

‘The Press Room’ to premiere on Searchlight’s Facebook page Wednesday


A new online discussion programme will premiere tomorrow evening on SEARCHLIGHT’s Facebook page. ‘The Press Room’ is produced by Interactive ...
29 October 2021
Fire guts Barrouallie Fisheries building

Fire guts Barrouallie Fisheries building


For more than two hours, community members from Bottle and Glass, Barrouallie, carried water to extinguish a fire that has now gutted a building set a...
Artists display their work at Building and Loan exhibition

Artists display their work at Building and Loan exhibition


Paintings of nature landscapes of Mesopotamia done by a 20-year-old resident were among a range of pieces from local artists showcased at an Independe...
Activist to bring case against state

Activist to bring case against state


THE COURT ruled this week that immigration charges brought against Luzette King amount to an abuse of process. This is a move that gives way ...
Travel industry  ‘ambassadors’ visit SVG on unique  awareness initiative

Travel industry ‘ambassadors’ visit SVG on unique awareness initiative


At age 19, and making use of a $40. 00 discounted ticket from the airline for which he worked, Phil Dobson left the UK for a visit to the Caribbean vi...
SVG presents Independence gift to Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

SVG presents Independence gift to Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs


In commemoration of the 42nd Anniversary of St Vincent and the Grenadines’s Independence which was observed on Wednesday 27th October, 2021, The E...
22 October 2021
Near 5,900 workers must show proof of jab by Nov. 19

Near 5,900 workers must show proof of jab by Nov. 19


COVID19 vaccine mandate now law
Almost 5,900 employees of the State must prove by November 19, 2021 that they have received at least one dose of a COVI...
Some primary schools  resume face to face classes

Some primary schools resume face to face classes


At least two private schools on mainland St Vincent are currently engaging its students in face-to-face instruction under strict COVID-19 protocols. ...
19 October 2021
Developers lose bid to remove ‘dead’ reef from Indian Bay Beach

Developers lose bid to remove ‘dead’ reef from Indian Bay Beach


The decision has been made to refuse an application seeking the removal of a section of ‘dead’ reef, and placement of an artificial reef and impor...