A 22-year-old Rose Hall man was spared from jungle justice after he was apprehended by police in connection with the murder of a one-year-old baby. Baby Janae reportedly died on Saturday, February, 10, after she was kidnapped from her home and her throat slit. News of the baby’s death started to circulate around the country later that night and has since been featured in regional media outlets. On Saturday evening, …
Students and staff at the Barrouallie Government School (BGS) on Monday bid farewell to Syd Bartholomew as she ended her teaching career at the institution after decades of service.
Government recently announced the approval of increased fares for omni-bus and taxi operators. The new rates came into effect on Thursday, September 1, 2022. SEARCHLIGHT sought the opinion from bus operators, conductors and the travelling public on the increases. Bus operators and conductors were asked whether they were satisfied with the increases granted; while commuters were asked how they felt about the new fares. These are some of the opinions …
Stories by Kemarlie Durrant Government has approved increases in bus and taxi fares in St Vincent and the Grenadines effective yesterday, September 1. The increase in bus fares ranges from 50 cents in some instances to $2.00, depending on the distance. Short drops have also seen an increase. Areas in North Windward and North Leeward have seen the highest increase, ranging from $1.00- $2.00, while some rural areas will see …