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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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January 16, 2009

by Shane Ann Connell 16.JAN.09 Previously: Miriam finds herself trapped in the hospital toilet. She needs to get out before she is discovered by the p...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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January 9, 2009

by Shane Ann Connell 09.JAN.09 As Ras entered the front door, he found Sel and Alecia engaged in a private discussion. Once they realised he was there...

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New Year Message by the Hon. Mike Browne

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January 9, 2009

09.JAN.09 2009 will see the nation continue on its progressive developmental path despite difficult external circumstances. The policies and programme...

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50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution

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January 2, 2009

02.JAN.09 Message of the Cuban Ambassador to St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution by Olga Ch...

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Live free with honest living rather than living extravagantly from the proceeds of crime.

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January 2, 2009

02.JAN.09 Contributed by the Financial Intelligence Unit Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing are nefarious crimes that have the potential of caus...

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Christmas advice from NCCP

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December 23, 2008

23.DEC.08 As the people of this Blessed Land prepare to enjoy the many attractions that constitute a typical Vincy Christmas, the National Commission ...

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Soroptimists host annual conference

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December 23, 2008

23.DEC.08 The Report Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) recently held its 74th Federation Conference at the Sir Lloyd Ersk...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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December 19, 2008

by Shane Ann Connell 19.DEC.08 Miriam could see that she was trapped. The doorway was crowded by a group of policemen. A short, stout man, who Miriam ...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restlesss

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December 5, 2008

by Shane Connell 05.DEC.08 The ransom money would come in handy. It would mean that she would be able to go back to school, and find a place for herse...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restlesss

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November 28, 2008

by Shane Connell 28.NOV.08 There was another impatient knock at the door. Without waiting for an answer the door opened. Ras turned to Susan, looking ...

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Times are changing, rethink your strategy

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November 28, 2008

28.NOV.08 Changes in the international business environment have no doubt been impacting and will continue to impact on the lives of individuals as we...

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Why is there need for a Financial Intelligence Unit?

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November 28, 2008

Terrorist activity financing may involve funds raised from legitimate sources, such as personal donations and profits from businesses and charitable o...

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Windy Valley Secondary

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November 21, 2008

by Shane Connell 21.NOV.08 Previously: Ras tried to warn Miriam that despite her boyish disguise, someone would recognise her. Miriam refused to heed ...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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November 14, 2008

by Shane CONNELL 14.NOV.08 Ras tried persuading Miriam not to go to the hospital. He even suggested that he could take a message from her to Susan. Mi...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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November 7, 2008

Previously: Ras and Susanâs father had just arrived to the hospital when Susan slipped into an unconscious state. by Shane CONNELL 07.NOV.08 There w...

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Money Laundering and the Role of Financial Institutions and Regulated Businesses

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October 31, 2008

31.OCT.08 Contributed by the Financial Intelligence Unit Money laundering is the process by which the proceeds derived from a criminal activity, such ...

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Business Rendezvous for October, 2008

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October 31, 2008

31.OCT.08 Changing times, rethink your strategy Changes in the international business environment have no doubt been impacting and will continue to im...

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“Manage Your Money… Live Your Dreams”.

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October 31, 2008

31.OCT.08 Insurance- A vital part of your financial plan You have created a budget, reduced your expenses, eliminated your credit card debt and, have ...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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October 24, 2008

Previously: Ras and Susanâs father are worried whether Susan would make it the hospital alive. by Shane Connell 24.OCT.08 It felt like aeons before ...

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Surviving tough financial times… Preserving your life’s dreams

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October 24, 2008

âManage Your Money... Live Your Dreamsâ. 24.OCT.08 We all have lifetime financial dreams, whether it is being able to afford a college education, ...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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October 17, 2008

17.OCT.08 Previously: Ras and Susanâs father have decided to go in search of Susan. She was last seen heading towards the hills. That was the genera...

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“Manage Your Money… Live Your Dreams”.

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October 17, 2008

17.OCT.08 âThings to consider when Buying or Purchasing your Dream Homeâ This series of articles is published to celebrate Financial Literacy Mont...

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“Manage Your Money… Live Your Dreams”.

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October 10, 2008

What you need to know to start a business 10.OCT.08 This series of articles is published to celebrate Financial Literacy Month - October 2008. This ye...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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October 10, 2008

10.OCT.08 After being severely battered by her mother, Susan has run away from home. Meanwhile, her best friend Miriam has been reported missing in al...

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Dame Mary Eugenia Charles A personal reflection on her legacy

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October 3, 2008

03.OCT.08 By The Rt. Hon. Sir James Mitchell KCMG, PC UWI Open Campus, Roseau, Dominica 25th September, 2008 I wish first of all to thank Dr. Francis ...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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October 3, 2008

by Shaney Connell 03.OCT.08 Susan is at home, unaware that her mother was attacked in public, at knife point. Susan sat on the porch talking with the ...

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Build a history of good credit

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October 3, 2008

03.OCT.08 This series of articles is published to celebrate Financial Literacy Month - October 2008. This year the theme is âManage Your Money... Li...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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September 26, 2008

26.SEPT.08 Susanâs mother had just heard the news from Sharpie that he will not marry Susan. âYou donât know Susan mekking baby?â Susanâs mo...

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What is money laundering and how does it affect society?

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September 26, 2008

26.SEPT.08 Submitted by the Financial Intelligence Unit Money Laundering is the process by which monies generated by criminal activities are converted...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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September 19, 2008

19.SEPT.08 Susan was surprised that her mother reacted so well to her pregnancy; but even more so when she heard that her mother was planning her wedd...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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September 12, 2008

12.SEPT.08 âYou meking baby?â Susanâs mother asked in disbelief. She stood blocking the entrance to the bedroom. There was nowhere for Susan to ...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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September 5, 2008

by Shane Connell 05.SEPT.08 What will Susan do â she knows Miriam is Sharpieâs girl Susan quietly closed her bedroom door. She was anxious about t...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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August 22, 2008

22.AUG.08 by Shaney Connell Edited by Shamal Connell After a failed attempt at committing suicide, Miriam finally told Ras her terrible secret. And Ra...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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August 8, 2008

08.AUG.08 After escaping an interrogation from Susan as to who Sharpieâs new girl is Miriam leaves to meet Ras at the Botanic Gardens. However, she ...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restlesss

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July 31, 2008

31.JULY.08 Last week Miriam was left in quandary as to whether or not to tell Ras about her secret. How would Ras react? Ras was upset when Miriam sti...

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Economics of Airport Development – Airport cost and financing

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July 31, 2008

31.JULY.08 The costs of most things go up over time. This is a well-known fact; it is the concept of inflation. One should hardly be surprised, theref...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restlesss

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July 25, 2008

25.JULY.08 Last week, after finding out that she was pregnant, 15-year-old Susan told Sharpie her adult boyfriend about the pregnancy only to have him...

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Windy Valley Secondary – Trials of the Young and Restless

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July 18, 2008

by Shane-Ann Connell (edited by Shamal Connell) 18.JULY.08 Miriamâs plan to break up Susan and Sharpie appears to be working - but now comes the new...

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Astigmatism

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July 11, 2008

11.JULY.07 by Dr. Kenneth Onu - What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a refractive error that induces blurry vision, due to an irregular curvature of th...

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Windy Valley Secondary

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July 11, 2008

11.JULY.07 Trials of the Young and Restless by Shane-Ann Connell (edited by Shamal Connell) Last week: Susanâs father Roy confronts her van driver b...

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Through the eyes of a myopic

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July 4, 2008

04.JULY.08 by Dr. Kenneth Onu Myopia, commonly known as short sightedness or near sightedness, is a problem with the refraction of the eye. Myopic or ...

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Canouan hosts fund raiser in support of Rotary Club South’s Hospital project

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July 4, 2008

04.JULY.08 Fund raising efforts by the Rotary Club South of St.Vincent and the Grenadines took on a new and spirited dimension in Canouan on Saturday ...

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Windy Valley Secondary

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July 4, 2008

04.JULY.08 Trials of the Young and Restless by Shane-Ann Connell (edited by Sharmal Connell) Last week Sharpie, Susanâs van driver boyfriend, tries ...