# from the courts (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover from the courts. Page: Feed: --- ## [Former NDP Gov’t minister passes](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/21/former-ndp-govt-minister-passes/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ This country has lost another former Member of Parliament with the death on Tuesday morning of Alpian Allen, who represented the constituency of North Leeward for three general election cycles- 1989, 1994 and 1998. Allen,who was 86, served within the New Democratic Party administration of Sir James Mitchell, deceased. In is earliest days as MP he was Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of… ## [New ACP Brenton Smith set to tackle gun violence in SVG](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/21/new-acp-brenton-smith-set-tackle-gun-violence-svg/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ ACTING Commissioner of Police Trevor Bailey, said newly promoted Deputy Commissioner Acting Brenton Smith, has been assigned to take strategic command of the nation’s crime-fighting portfolio to directly tackle the surge in gun violence. That portfolio was previously discharged by Trevor Bailey who days ago, was moved up the rank from Deputy Commissioner to Acting Commissioner of Police. The… ## [New Democratic Party confirms shift in stance on one-China policy](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/21/new-democratic-party-confirms-shift-stance-one-china-policy/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ Prime Minister Godwin Friday, has publicly reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of St Vincent and the Grenadines(SVG), to Taiwan with whom it is this year marking 45-years of diplomatic relations. He rejected any shift toward the one-China policy, giving that declaration as the nation continues to navigate a new political landscape. Speaking at a media conference on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, Prime… ## [Daughter of Vincentian mother heading to UK ‘Magic Circle’ law firm](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/21/daughter-vincentian-mother-heading-uk-magic-circle-law-firm/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ by Grace Francis A Vincentian mother who spent 10 years serving in the Royal Navy is celebrating the academic achievements of her daughter, Destiny Rose-Forde Kennedy, who recently graduated from the University of Oxford and is set to begin training with one of the United Kingdom’s leading law firms. Odinga Rose left St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), where she worked as a civil servant and… ## [Deputy CDC Chair promises “changes will come” for VincyMas](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/21/deputy-cdc-chair-promises-changes-will-come-vincymas/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ As the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC) kicks off its promotional campaign leading to the celebration of 50 years of the change over of carnival from the pre-Lenten season to June -July, deputy chairman of the (CDC), Colin Graham, has announced that change is coming. Speaking on Friday, August 14, 2026, at a press conference in Manhattan, USA, hosted by the Consulate General of SVG, Graham… ## [Gun-Surrender Claim Fails: Chief Magistrate Jails Armed Man](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/21/gun-surrender-claim-fails-chief-magistrate-jails-armed-man/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ Lawyer Grant Connell has concluded that his Majesty’s Prison (HMP) has now become like the Red Cross, as some people want to go there to get free room and board. He said too, that in some instances, some people want to go to HMP for protection from criminal elements on the streets. Connell was speaking at the Serious Offences Court (SOC), on Tuesday August 18,2026 where he was mitigating on behalf… ## [AIA starts process towards certification](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/21/aia-starts-process-towards-certification/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ Fixing the issues at St Vincent and the Grenadines’ (SVG), various airports is high on the agenda of the current administration and one thing that is being looked at is gaining certification for the Argyle International Airport (AIA). Having a certified airport means the facility meets official safety, design, and operational rules set by a national or international aviation authority. It proves… ## [Opposition Senator expresses serious concern about “brazen” gun crimes](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/21/opposition-senator-expresses-serious-concern-brazen-gun-crimes/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ Opposition Senator Carlos James says the increasing frequency of gun-related incidents and homicides in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is a serious concern that requires a national response. James made the remarks on Star Radio on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 during a discussion with fellow Opposition Senator Keisal Peters, as he addressed recent incidents of gun violence across the country.… ## [Cashier alleged to have stolen cash from 79-year-old, granted bail](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/21/cashier-alleged-stolen-cash-79-year-old-granted-bail/) _2026-08-21 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Successful Literacy Development Session Held at Pamelus Burke Primary School](https://www.searchlight.vc/features/2026/08/19/successful-literacy-development-session-held-pamelus-burke-primary-school/) _2026-08-19 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oWb5ouYekmjE) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Changes in top ranks of SVG Police Force](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/18/changes-top-ranks-svg-police-force/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ ## [Weekend brings chaos in Kingstown](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/18/weekend-brings-chaos-kingstown/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ ## [Pharmacist freed of wounding with licenced firearm charge](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/18/pharmacist-freed-wounding-licenced-firearm-charge/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ ## [Police present scholarships and bursaries to 78 students](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/18/police-present-scholarships-bursaries-78-students/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ ## [Fourteen receive Building and Loan scholarships and bursaries](https://www.searchlight.vc/front-page/2026/08/18/fourteen-receive-building-loan-scholarships-bursaries/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · Searchlight_ ## [Vincentian Bishop Ishmael Charles elected Assistant Director of World Missions- Church of God](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/18/vincentian-bishop-ishmael-charles-elected-assistant-director-world-missions-church-god/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Journey VincyMas 2027: Road to 50 launched in New York](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/18/journey-vincymas-2027-road-50-launched-new-york/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Teachers Credit Union increases annual scholarships](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/18/teachers-credit-union-increases-annual-scholarships/) _2026-08-18 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth excited to create new memories of SVG](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/14/nascar-driver-rajah-caruth-excited-create-new-memories-svg/) _2026-08-14 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Caution given on the responsible use of AI](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/14/caution-given-responsible-use-ai/) _2026-08-14 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R0d6V577nzsg) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Former Miss SVG Aviar Charles shares inspiring journey in pursuit of higher education](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/14/former-miss-svg-aviar-charles-shares-inspiring-journey-pursuit-higher-education/) _2026-08-14 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Rehabilitation Works continuing on Fort Charlotte](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/12/rehabilitation-works-continuing-fort-charlotte/) _2026-08-12 · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Fresh information released in Garifuna prisoners of war exhibition](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/12/fresh-information-released-garifuna-prisoners-war-exhibition/) _2026-08-12 · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Prince gets suspended sentence over money brawl](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/11/prince-gets-suspended-sentence-money-brawl/) _2026-08-11 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Gunman killed in Rockies](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/11/gunman-killed-rockies/) _2026-08-11 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_ ## [Men 40 to 49 years make up the bulk of the prison population](https://www.searchlight.vc/news/2026/08/11/men-40-49-years-make-bulk-prison-population/) _2026-08-11 · Webmaster · News Archives - Searchlight_