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Construction Work still ongoing at Arnos Vale Playing Field

The final touches of the Arnos Vale Playing Field is underway as St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) prepares to host a few of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 cricket World Cup cricket matches starting next...

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“17” dies in hail of bullets in Trigger Ridge

The life of a 28-year-old man of Trigger Ridge, Redemption Sharpes, was cut short in a hail of bullets on Monday night bringing the number of homicides for the year to 18. Junior Bibby was killed...

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CDC releases names of Calypso semi-finalists

The Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), has released the names of the 22 calypsonions who will competed for a place in the finals on the night of Dimanche Gras in the 2024 edition of Vincymas. The...

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Watchman is SVG’s 20th homicide victim for 2024

A 46 year old watchman of Hospital Road was found dead at his job site this morning, June 18, 2024. Gary Glasgow, who is assigned to the School for Children with Special Needs at Fernside, Kingstown,...

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First seven places in 2023 CPEA taken by boys

The first seven places in the 2023 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) were taken by boys from five of the nation’s primary schools. Jadon Alexander Hamilton of the Windsor Primary School took the...

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CXC exam papers stolen from secure, fireproof cabinets in Jamaica

Issues for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) continue as this week test papers in Jamaica were reportedly stolen. A statement from CXC states that on Wednesday June 14, 2023, the regional...

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SVG now under Tropical Storm warning as Bret approaches

St Vincent and the Grenadines has been placed under Tropical Storm warning as of 2pm on June 22, 2003. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the...

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Government declares full shutdown of SVG from 6 pm Thursday

St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will be under a full shut down from 6 pm on Thursday owing to the passage of Tropical Storm Bret. In a national address on NBC Radio just before 4 pm Thursday,...

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Eleven named to compete in 2023 calypso finals at Dimanche Gras

The eleven calypsonians to compete against the reigning monarch in the 2023 Calypso Finals on Sunday, July 9 in the Dimanche Gras show have been announced. They will come up against Maxwell 'Tajoe'...

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Tajoe set to defend his crown in 2023 calypso finals

Reigning calypso monarch Maxwell 'Tajoe' Francis will definitely be defending the calypso monarchy he won in 2022. Tajoe made his first appearance for the 2023 season on the evening of Friday, June 30...

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Cuban doctor undergoes emergency surgery after knife attack in Kingstown

A Cuban doctor had to undergo emergency surgery following a knife attack which occurred in Kingstown on Saturday, July 1. SEARCHLIGHT understands that the doctor, who is the District Medical Officer...

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Man shot and killed at Fairbairn Pasture

Relatives of a Fairbairn Pasture man who was shot and killed in the wee hours of Thursday July 6 say there are many unanswered questions in relation to the death of their loved one. Dead is 24-year-old...

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Julian Francis demits office, will be replaced by professional planner

A new member of government will be sworn in this morning as senator and minister to replace Julian Francis, who demitted office on Tuesday. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves on NBC Radio this morning...

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Fireman takes 2023 Road March title with ‘Madness’

Delroy 'Fireman' Hooper has proven that he is once again the "ruler of the land" claiming the 2023 Road March title with the song 'Madness'. The Road March results were announced by the Carnival...

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‘Bigga’ shot and killed in Calliaqua

St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has recorded another homicide following an early-morning shooting in Calliaqua on Tuesday, July 18. The shooting occurred in the vicinity of the Anglican Church...

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Mesopotamia man killed in a hail of gunfire

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Five males dead following mass shooting in Kingstown

Five males, including a teenager are dead following a mass shooting Wednesday night in which seven persons were hit. Four persons died on the spot, one died at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, while...

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Commissioner of Police Colin John to demit office

St Vincent and the Grenadines will soon have a new Commissioner of Police (CoP), with the incumbent having given notice of his intention to proceed on early retirement. CoP Colin O John will demit...

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Man killed in Buccament

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Dexter Chance shot dead in Grenada

Vincentian Dexter Chance has been shot dead in Grenada. Reports from Grenada indicate that Chance was shot while sitting in a vehicle in Woburn, St George on Monday, September 11. Chance, 51, was...

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