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The death of Chatoyer – A different view
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March 18, 2011
As we celebrate another National Heroes Day, there is still a lot about our National Hero that is unknown and there are still many myths that abound. ...
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Mr Speaker! On a Point of Order…!
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March 11, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise to join the growing call for your resignation as Speaker of our House of Parliament. Actually, as I write this, I am standing in d...
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The Church and Society
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March 4, 2011
I was quite alarmed and somewhat irritated by a piece written by Joel Jack, which appeared in the Searchlight newspaper of February 22. The caption ce...
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The people’s struggles
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February 25, 2011
Over the past few days attention was focused on Libya where the near 42 years rule by Colonel Gaddafi was under threat. The blocking of communications...
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Black History Month and its meaning to us in 2011
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February 18, 2011
At first I had some reservations about the idea of a Black History Month. I felt that Black History should be a fundamental part of our education and ...
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Still on that slippery path
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February 11, 2011
This was another week marked by protests as the Opposition New Democratic Party continued its opposition to the two bills brought before parliament. T...
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Travelling along thorny paths
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February 4, 2011
Opinions from all quarters expect that this year is going to be a challenging one for our country. Where the differences exist are on our ability to s...
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Looking ahead
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January 28, 2011
I have a copy of the Prime Minister’s Budget Address, but have not had a chance to read it, neither was I able to listen to his presentation, having...
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The battle continues
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January 21, 2011
There were those who had hoped that once General Elections were over, the country would have had an opportunity to catch its breath and hopefully to b...
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Haiti One year After – Some Reflections
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January 14, 2011
It was one year ago that an earthquake of gigantic proportions shook Haiti, capturing the attention of people the world over. With the kind of develop...
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Owning de government
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January 7, 2011
The opening of the new parliament on December 29th has started a new chapter in the political history of St.Vincent and the Grenadines. A lot has been...
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‘The French Church and the Caribs’
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December 23, 2010
Later this afternoon Rev. Mark de Silva’s “The French Church and the Caribs” will be launched. It is described as a Brief History of the early R...
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Reflections on the 2010 General Election
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December 17, 2010
The 2010 General Election is now history, while its implications and consequences will not manifest themselves for some time. Perhaps more than any ot...
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We are only ten days away!
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December 3, 2010
By the time this issue of SEARCHLIGHT reaches the streets, the big day, December 13, will only be ten days away. This is surely shaping up to be one o...
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An election like no other
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November 26, 2010
It is clear that the stakes are extremely high as the countdown continues for the December 13 election. At stake is the legacy of Dr. Gonsalves, which...
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The bell has been rung
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November 19, 2010
The Election Bell, proverbial and (even physical) has been rung amidst a lot of controversy. What a way to kick off the official start of the election...
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Post Tomas reflections
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November 12, 2010
Like many other Vincentians, Tomas’ assault on our homeland took me completely by surprise. I went to sleep after midnight on Friday, October 29, ex...
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Thoughts at Independence 2010
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October 29, 2010
This week we celebrate our thirty first year of Independence at a time when our nation is facing tremendous challenges created by both internal and ex...
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My dear Hans
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October 22, 2010
What is it with all this stalking in the press? I hope you are not getting too fascinated with me! You obviously have more important things to do for ...
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A moment to savour
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October 15, 2010
Over the past year or two I have been deeply moved by images of human tragedy and tales of incredible survival around the world. There has been the mo...
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Are we at war?
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October 1, 2010
It is now 6:45 pm on Wednesday, September 29. The first thing that struck me as I sat before my computer about to prepare this week’s article was an...
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Insanity in the political realm
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September 17, 2010
There is a certain madness that has taken hold of this country as the Election campaign heats up, and the people of this country will have to be conce...
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The signals that we send in this political season
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August 27, 2010
I was drawn to the editorial of the Searchlight’s mid-week edition which was captioned “Disaster Preparedness should be Taken Seriously.” I was ...
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Cry for me – SVG?
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August 20, 2010
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was th...
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Into the Silly Season – The Green Party’s Blast
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August 13, 2010
Last Sunday was déjà vu where the official emancipation day activities were concerned. It was really a repeat of what had been happening over the pa...
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Welcome a New Writer- Melissa Sargeant -Questelles
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July 16, 2010
In recent years a number of young Vincentian writers have been emerging, trying their hands at Poetry, Short Stories, Play Writing and Novels. While m...
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Calypso and Carnival 2010
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July 9, 2010
Carnival 2010 is over, and it is only left for us to reflect on what has happened. My focus is on Calypsos, especially those sung on Dimanche Gras Sho...
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Pastor Clarke and Carnival
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July 2, 2010
Pastor Noel Clarke used his weekly “Encounter” programme a couple weeks ago to make his views about Carnival known. The revelry, he felt, was gett...
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Walter Rodney remembered
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June 18, 2010
Last Sunday, June 13, marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Walter Rodney, Guyanese and Caribbean historian and political activist. It is remark...
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Of heat and Garrison minds
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June 11, 2010
St.Vincent and the Grenadines is like a country at war. Issues are spewed back and forth and everything becomes part of the armoury. The camps arm the...
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Indians Arrival – 149 years ago
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June 4, 2010
The Indian Association in St.Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates Indian arrival to this country on June 1st. They undoubtedly have some documentary ...
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Manning gets booted
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May 28, 2010
I spent last week in Barbados with colleagues from Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica so that the events that dominated the news in those two countries t...
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Girls’ High School prepares to mark milestone
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May 7, 2010
I start by complimenting the alumni, staff and students of the Girls’ High School for the energy and enthusiasm they have put into marking this majo...
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The political heat is on in Trinidad and Tobago
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April 30, 2010
There is never a dull moment in the politics of Trinidad and Tobago, and the upcoming elections called about midway in the term of the PNM government ...
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This week’s musings
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April 23, 2010
I was attracted to a caption on the front page of the News of last week. The accompanying story read: “Dr, Slater for ULP Leadership?”. I was part...
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Rain comes amidst Caribbean turmoil
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April 16, 2010
March 14, 2010 will be remembered not so much for the celebrations saluting the country’s first national hero but for the rain that fell after about...