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Community Opinion

Where were you when the earthquake took place, what did you do?
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Where were you when the earthquake took place, what did you do?
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December 7, 2007
07.DEC.07 Rawlson George I was at work at Randy’s Supermarket when it happened. Everybody ran outside but I ran to the door frame until it stopped....
What do you think can be done to improve tourism in SVG?
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What do you think can be done to improve tourism in SVG?
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November 30, 2007
30.NOV.07 Kenrol Daniel We should be more welcoming. There should more attractions geared mainly for tourists when they visit, like steel pan etc.
Do you think the new praedial larceny law would prevent persons from stealing from farmers?
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Do you think the new praedial larceny law would prevent persons from stealing from farmers?
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November 23, 2007
23.NOV.07 Christerline Edwards It could cause people to stop stealing because of the fear of the penalties. They won't want to take the risk. What the...
Do you think that teachers today have an appreciation of what took place in 1975?
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Do you think that teachers today have an appreciation of what took place in 1975?
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November 16, 2007
16.NOV.07 Rodney Sayers- Teacher (Argyle Primary School) The longer serving teachers have an appreciation, but the younger ones don’t have an apprec...
Why do you think persons are having unprotected sex even though they are aware that HIV/AIDS is spread through unprotected sex?
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Why do you think persons are having unprotected sex even though they are aware that HIV/AIDS is spread through unprotected sex?
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November 9, 2007
09.NOV.07 Frinilla Davis Some people don’t care. Others just go into the act without thinking about what they are doing.
What do you think of an increase in salaries for public servants?
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What do you think of an increase in salaries for public servants?
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November 2, 2007
02.NOV.07 Shaloma Jackson It’s great, especially with the introduction of VAT. People should be able to do more shopping for Christmas and still hav...
What do you think of the confiscation of camouflage clothing and accessories by the police?
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What do you think of the confiscation of camouflage clothing and accessories by the police?
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October 26, 2007
26.OCT.07 Shonell Pype They should only confiscate what is similar to what they wear. They should focus on the green clothing, not the other colours.
What would you say to someone who discriminates against persons infected or affected by HIV /AIDS?
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What would you say to someone who discriminates against persons infected or affected by HIV /AIDS?
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October 19, 2007
19.OCT.07 Terrance Matthews They should not judge because anyone could get infected and would not want to be judged.
Do you think the justice system is doing enough to rehabilitate prisoners?
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Do you think the justice system is doing enough to rehabilitate prisoners?
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October 5, 2007
05.OCT.07 Tamer Cupid They are doing things, but more needs to be done. I think it’s up to the individuals sometimes, if they want to be rehabilitat...
What are your views on former Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell returning to active politics?
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What are your views on former Prime Minister Sir James Mitchell returning to active politics?
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September 14, 2007
14.SEP.07 Winston Wynne - Painter I like for him to just stay where he is. He done enough for the country. He done enough (bad) and he still want peop...
Are you looking forward to going back to school? Why?
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Are you looking forward to going back to school? Why?
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September 7, 2007
07.SEP.07 Aniel Marks - Park Hill Government Yes. I’m looking forward to meeting new students and teachers. I am also looking forward to learning....
Would you say that you are prepared if a storm were to hit St. Vincent and the Grenadines?
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Would you say that you are prepared if a storm were to hit St. Vincent and the Grenadines?
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August 17, 2007
17.AUG.07 Jaysan Ferguson – Sales Clerk /Jeweler Yeah, I have clean water, batteries, candles that kinda stuff. As time goes on I’ll probably get ...
What do you think about the appointment of Camillo Gonsalves as UN Ambassador?
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What do you think about the appointment of Camillo Gonsalves as UN Ambassador?
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August 10, 2007
10.AUG.07 Ezekiel Trimmingham – Environmental Officer I believe that if a man is qualified for a job, then he should have the job. It just happens t...
What do you think is responsible for the rise in domestic violence?
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What do you think is responsible for the rise in domestic violence?
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July 27, 2007
27.JUL.07 Anngel Robinson A lot of the perpetrators of domestic violence, mainly men, are unwilling to forgive and forget. They also don’t have genu...
Do you see a problem with Party Animal being the 2007 Road March?
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Do you see a problem with Party Animal being the 2007 Road March?
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July 20, 2007
20.JUL.07 Winston John Problem Child has been around for a while and people should not question his originality. This song could put the country on th...
Did you enjoy Vincy Mas 2007?
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Did you enjoy Vincy Mas 2007?
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July 13, 2007
13.JUL.07 Nekeda Cain It was a bit dull for 30 years. There needs to be more packages and local performances. However the music was good and the late ...
What are you looking forward to the most from this year’s Carnival?
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What are you looking forward to the most from this year’s Carnival?
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June 29, 2007
29.JUN.07 Carissa Ash Seeing the mas on the road, everybody having fun together, a safe and smooth carnival.
How do you feel about West Indian nationals being arrested and charged with planning a terrorist plot against the United States?
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How do you feel about West Indian nationals being arrested and charged with planning a terrorist plot against the United States?
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June 8, 2007
08.June.07 Elizabeth Seaton- Sales clerk It may cause a problem for us in the Caribbean. West Indians are having it hard traveling already and this mi...
Would you agree to the introduction of metal detectors in schools?
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Would you agree to the introduction of metal detectors in schools?
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June 1, 2007
01.June.07 Cornelius Thomas- Singer/lynx mas man Yes. From reading the newspapers and listening the news there seems to be a lot of guns and knives in...
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Would you agree to the introduction of metal detectors in school?
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June 1, 2007
01.June.07 Justin Douglas- Teacher Yes, but at secondary and tertiary school level. We would be over reacting if we stretch it across the board.
How do you think the post Brian Lara West Indies cricket team will perform on their first outing?
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How do you think the post Brian Lara West Indies cricket team will perform on their first outing?
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May 18, 2007
18.MAY.07 LaToya Lewis- Student The team will play well as long as they apply themselves. I don’t think Lara’s absence would make much of a differ...
What are your expectations for Vincy Mas 2007
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What are your expectations for Vincy Mas 2007
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May 11, 2007
11.MAY.07 Joel Edwards- Pan Man I think spending will be down, especially with drinks with VAT and all. I expect more people will bring their own drin...
Now that VAT is here are you ready to deal with it and are your spending habits going to change?
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Now that VAT is here are you ready to deal with it and are your spending habits going to change?
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April 27, 2007
27.APR.07 Rohan Tash- Businessman I think they needed more time to educate consumers. My spending habits won’t really change, VAT might work to ones...
Do you think vendors should be on the street or in the market?
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Do you think vendors should be on the street or in the market?
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April 20, 2007
20.APR.07 Joy Small - Seamstress Everybody wants to make a living and not everybody wants to climb these stairs to get something, so it's easier to gr...
What did you do over the Easter weekend?  Did you have fun?
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What did you do over the Easter weekend? Did you have fun?
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April 13, 2007
13.APR.07 Delanee Da-Silva - Teacher I had a lot of fun. I went to church on Friday. And on Monday members of my church and others had a fun day at Pe...
What would you do if it were up to you to change the fortunes of the West Indies cricket team in the 2007 CWC?
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What would you do if it were up to you to change the fortunes of the West Indies cricket team in the 2007 CWC?
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April 5, 2007
05.APR.07 Ladonna Woodley- Student I would change around the batting line up and try to work on the team’s confidence and motivation. The team is no...
Do you think it was necessary to have such a large event for the opening of the Yurumein/Taiwan Bridge?
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Do you think it was necessary to have such a large event for the opening of the Yurumein/Taiwan Bridge?
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March 30, 2007
Johnny Burke This is a historic thing so we deserve this kind of celebration. This is long overdue and everyone is happy.
aDo you feel any safer given the number of arrests being made by the police for current and high profile crimes?
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aDo you feel any safer given the number of arrests being made by the police for current and high profile crimes?
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March 23, 2007
23.MAR.07 Ainka Ollivierre- Student No. the police are not setting any example, they are committing crimes too. Some police officers are doing their j...
What do you think of the refurbished Arnos Vale Sporting Complex?
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What do you think of the refurbished Arnos Vale Sporting Complex?
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March 8, 2007
08.MAR.07 Etienne Da Silva: SVG The whole re-modelling was well thought out. I will like to see it when more people are in the ground. We needed to ha...
Are you looking forward for the CWC warm-up matches next month?
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Are you looking forward for the CWC warm-up matches next month?
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February 23, 2007
23.FEB.07 Angie Chandler - Self Employed I'm looking forward to seeing Australia against England here. I already have my ticket for that game. I under...
What do you think is the best way your mate can show his love?
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What do you think is the best way your mate can show his love?
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February 16, 2007
16.FEB.07 Emrist Hadaway - Sales person By doing simple things, like saying I love you, being there when I need him the most and being everything that...
Do you think the Ottley Hall Inquiry should continue, seeing the country has received debt relief?
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Do you think the Ottley Hall Inquiry should continue, seeing the country has received debt relief?
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February 9, 2007
9.FEB.07 Joanie Malcolm - Sales Clerk I think they should leave it alone, it's the tax payers who will have to pay for the Inquiry. It's just too expe...
Do you think churches are meetng social needs of Vincentian society?
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Do you think churches are meetng social needs of Vincentian society?
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February 2, 2007
2.FEB.07 Affisha Adams – Student Teacher The church is getting too involved in worldly activities, like the type of music and festivals they take pa...
What do you think about the pardon of the convicted drug dealer?
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What do you think about the pardon of the convicted drug dealer?
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January 26, 2007
26.JAN.07 Celia Frederick - Shopkeeper It is not right. When the Opposition Leader asked for an explanation they should have told the public what happ...
What is your Christmas wish?
Community Opinion
What is your Christmas wish?
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December 15, 2006
Dec.15.06 Josel Martin: I wish that my mother wins the Lotto and that we have a safe holiday.
Do you think that students should be allowed to take cell phones with cameras to school?
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Do you think that students should be allowed to take cell phones with cameras to school?
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December 1, 2006
Dec.1.06 Winfield Frederick: Visitor They should not be allowed at all. These phones can cause a disturbance to class and other students.
What would you like to see included in the 27th Independence anniversary package?
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What would you like to see included in the 27th Independence anniversary package?
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October 13, 2006
Randolph Williams: Teacher I would like to see more schools taking part in the celebration. The military parade does not bring out any aspect of our i...
What do you think of Vincy Heat’s performance in the first round of the Digicel Cup?
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What do you think of Vincy Heat’s performance in the first round of the Digicel Cup?
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October 6, 2006
Kason Bobb: Seaman I Like the men’s performance. If they keep it up, they should reach the World Cup the next time. When I heard they beat Jamaica I...
What do you think of the merger of Liat and Caribbean Star/Sun?
Community Opinion
What do you think of the merger of Liat and Caribbean Star/Sun?
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September 29, 2006
Andrew Ash: Carpenter It could be profitable. It could cause a reduction in fares and create a better environment for traveling.
Would you be willing to pay the increase in bus fares?
Community Opinion
Would you be willing to pay the increase in bus fares?
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September 22, 2006
Alicia Simmons- Redemption Sharpes If prices for vehicles parts are going up then you must know that the drivers are running a business and they have ...
What do you think about the promise to burn the ULP sign at Sion Hill?
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What do you think about the promise to burn the ULP sign at Sion Hill?
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September 15, 2006
15.SEP.06 Hannah Delpesche: Janitor That is not good. It is not something nice to say. People have to know what to say.
Should government sell lands to build the international airport?
Community Opinion
Should government sell lands to build the international airport?
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September 8, 2006
Gosnel Thomas: Technician Wrong. I don't support a second international airport. I prefer we develop one of the airports we have already.
How are your preparations for the new school term going?
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How are your preparations for the new school term going?
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September 1, 2006
Elroy Bailey: Teacher I'm almost ready. Only a few things are left to be put in place. After a long vacation, I am looking forward to meeting the kids...
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Police officers seen on video assautling man placed on administrative leave
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Police officers seen on video assautling man placed on administrative leave
Christina 
July 2, 2025
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) has disclosed that the two police officers who were seen on video physically assaulting ...
Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
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Police need assistance identifying John Doe with ‘Family’, ‘Stay Alive’ tattoos
Christina 
July 1, 2025
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased male (John Doe) who was found in...
PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
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PM hails the fruits of the ‘Education Revolution’
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
The education revolution introduced by the Ralph Gonsalves-led administration following the win of his Unity Labour Party (ULP), in the 2001 general e...
Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
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Beryl Memorial today in Southern Grenadines
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
One year ago today, on July 1, 2024, Hurricane Beryl, a category five hurricane, struck St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and nearby islands, leavin...
Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
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Word to Graduating Math Teachers: Roll up your sleeves and Get to work
Forrest 
July 1, 2025
Educators in St Vincent and the Grenadines are being urged to do away with the approach of having students just blindly follow instructions in the tea...

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