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My Journey

Female Vincentian poets – writing from the heart

Writing comes from a place deep within for Debra Providence. A writer since she was a student at the Girlsâ High School, Providence is renowned for ...

May 22, 2012

My Journey

Journey to a long and healthy life

A long, healthy, prosperous life is something that almost everyone desires. Persons wish to live long, to experience many of lifeâs blessings, wheth...

May 8, 2012

My Journey

What is Autism and what should parents look out for ?

Autism is not a word that is popular in the Vincentian vocabulary; however, a group of local persons has decided to inform about and advocate for pers...

April 17, 2012

My Journey

Domino playing is more than just a pastime

Itâs been a long week at the office for Leslie Jack. Wanting to let off some steam, he finds a certain comfort at a village shop, sitting across fro...

March 27, 2012

My Journey

Steel Pan in SVG – From secular to sacred

The soft, smooth pings of a melody escape from a concave instrument within the confines of the church. Members of the congregation respond to its soun...

March 6, 2012

News

First batch of Vincentian graduates of Cuban universities reach retirement

Last Friday, July 29 was the last day that Thornley Myers spent in the service of this country’s national electricity company, VINLEC. He retired afte...

August 5, 2022

News

UK-based couple apologizes to local real estate agent

A PROPERTY OWNER based in the United Kingdom says he has apologized to local real estate agent Maurice John for threats he made on the agent’s life, s...

August 5, 2022

News

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves in Taiwan on five-day state visit

Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is now in Taiwan on a five-day state visit during which he will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen. The Prime Minister...

August 7, 2022

News

Terrance Drew sworn in as Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis

Dr Terrance Drew has been sworn in as the fourth prime minister of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. The St Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), ...

August 7, 2022

News

ULP paid over $1 million for party headquarters property – PM

The ULP owns the property where its party office is located in Kingstown. Political Leader Dr Ralph Gonsalves said the property was purchased for just...

August 5, 2022

Editorial

Continuation of ULP status quo a unified consensus?

Last Sunday, July 31, the governing Unity Labour Party (ULP) held its national Convention at the Campden Park Secondary School. Given the proximity of...

August 5, 2022

Editorial

Emancipation and Decolonization

As we prepare to commemorate Emancipation Day, albeit in a rather limited form given its significance, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has provided ...

July 29, 2022

Editorial

One door closes, another opens

THE CARIBBEAN CAN be at least moderately pleased at the outcome of the just concluded World Athletics Championships held in the United States north-we...

July 26, 2022

Editorial

Guns and murder

Every time we hear reports of a new murder, there is reaction in the society. In most cases there is genuine concern for our safety and security and t...

July 22, 2022

Editorial

Clean up welcome, needs education element

NOW THAT Carnival is out of the way,Vincentians can look forward to the start of the 2022 road and drains clean up, an annual endeavour spearheaded by...

July 19, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

West Indies cricket needs a rethink

EDITOR: West Indies white ball cricket team has not yet returned the joy and smile on West Indian faces, for they are consistently loosing as if it is...

August 5, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Asking teachers to reapply for jobs is totally unjust

EDITOR: Allow me the privilege to vent my concern on a matter, which I assume still rest heavily on the minds of many Vincentians. It’s almost one yea...

August 5, 2022

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The family legacy

EDITOR: We were royalty and we knew it. European blood flowed in our veins and we were proud to be associated with our Scottish ancestry. Being connec...

August 5, 2022

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Leadership really matters

EDITOR: “Everything rises and falls on leadership” is one of John Maxwell’s more popular quotes on the topic of leadership. For some, this has become ...

August 5, 2022

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UWI Open Campus’ conference gave clear picture of SVG’s history, ancestry and heritage

EDITOR: Emancipation Day is generally a day of reflection on the historical, social and cultural development of the nation. This year it is easy to pu...

July 29, 2022