IF A PRIZE were to be awarded for perseverance in the face of immense struggle then Bequia resident, Alicia Lavia would be well-deserving of such. Lavia has hurdled financial setbacks, disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health challenges to achieve a Masters Degree in Finance Investment Risk with the highest academic honours of a Distinction from the Kent Business School. The 31-year-old Kent University graduate sat with SEARCHLIGHT …
Opposition Senator, Shevern John has expressed concern about the inactivity of the National Youth Council, or any other umbrella organization to champion the cause of youths in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Senator John shared her views on Sunday November 20 as she delivered the feature address at the Convention of the New Democratic Party (NDP) Youth Arm. Noting that the young people are the future, John quoted the …