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Edinboro man shot in Ottley Hall at worksite
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June 5, 2026
Terron “Terror” Prince, a 40-year-old labourer of Edinboro, who is no stranger to law enforcement, was shot in Ottley Hall at approximately 1:50 p.m.,...
Kenroy ‘Bigman’ Grant laid to rest
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June 5, 2026
Despite intermittent rain, and coinciding with the North Leeward Kids Carnival, many turned out to follow Kenroy “Bigman Grant last Saturday, May 30, ...
Welcome our new columnist Professor Justin Robinson
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June 5, 2026
We welcome Professor Justin Robinson to the pages of Searchlight newspaper as our newest op-ed contributor. Currently based in Antigua as Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Five Islands Campus of The University of the West Indies, Professor Rob...
Elreka Gaymes is Miss SVG 2026
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June 2, 2026
Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) 2026 Elreka Gaymes is expected to reign for a year and will be striving to show strength, kindness, resilience, humility, and above all, the power of believing in God and the effectiveness of prayer. Gaymes, a...
Solid waste manager  warns against illegal dumping of waste
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June 2, 2026
Solid Waste Manager, Tahj Marksman, is reminding the public of the hefty penalties that can be imposed on persons caught illegally dumping waste, as he drew attention to wanton dumping at areas in Argyle and Akers. Speaking on-site with the Agency fo...
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Edinboro man shot in Ottley Hall at worksite
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June 5, 2026
Terron “Terror” Prince, a 40-year-old labourer of Edinboro, who is no stranger to law enforcement, was shot in Ottley Hall at approximately 1:50 p.m.,...
Kenroy ‘Bigman’ Grant laid to rest
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June 5, 2026
Despite intermittent rain, and coinciding with the North Leeward Kids Carnival, many turned out to follow Kenroy “Bigman Grant last Saturday, May 30, ...
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Layou pummels Avenues in VSPL
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June 5, 2026
Layou recorded the largest scoreline in the 2026 Vincy Soccer Premier League (VSPL)when they pummelled Avenues United 12-1 last Sunday, May 31, at the...
Spartans Cricket Club set for revival
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June 5, 2026
Persons who have served the Spartans Cricket Club for many years, have vouched to have the once national cricket champions be an active organisation o...
Amal Glasgow takes down national 400m record
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June 5, 2026
The St Vincent and the Grenadines men’s outdoor 400 meters record stood for 29 years, until Amal Glasgow dipped the 45.19 seconds set by Eswort Coombs...
From the Courts
Biabou man fined for cocaine possession
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May 29, 2026
A man of Biabou and Union Island was fined $100 after being caught with a cigarette box containing cocaine in Union Island. Okkie Matthews, 54, appear...
Imitation firearm and bullets cost man $5,800
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April 24, 2026
AN IMITATION FIREARM which was loaded with three rounds of live .9-millimeter bullets has landed Kashif Gabriel with a combined fine of EC$5,800. On T...