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On heritage, culture and development
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October 12, 2010
by Dr. Arnold Thomas Tue, Oct 12, 2010 Last Friday, October 1, witnessed a landmark event in the social and cultural history of St. Vincent and the Gr...
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I am fed up with the NDP
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October 8, 2010
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Editor: Like many traditional supporters of the NDP, I am totally fed-up with this party. Over the past month, as the ULP ramped up i...
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Whither St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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October 8, 2010
The main constraints on the development of small states are by now fairly well known. They are a miniscule domestic market and a paucity of natural re...
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Teenager speaks out on SVG Politics
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October 8, 2010
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 EDITOR: As politics in St. Vincent and the Grenadines heats up, the public is left to question the ability of both parties to take th...
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Embracing our Independence
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October 8, 2010
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 Editor: As we approach our 31st anniversary of independence, I am certain that we will be looking back and comparing St. Vincent and ...
The carpark issue
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The carpark issue
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October 8, 2010
People who have access to the media have a responsibility to readers/listeners/viewers to at least try to ascertain the facts of a matter before makin...
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The price of Independence
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October 5, 2010
by Nilio Gumbs Tue, Oct 5, 2010 Recently, I heard some guys arguing that the people of St.Vincent and the Grenadines have not benefited much from gain...
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Care for elderly is serious business
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October 5, 2010
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 Editor: Please allow me to publish in your paper, this letter to educate the public. Now, care of the elderly at any level is serious...
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How many people do you hope to influence?
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October 5, 2010
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 EDITOR: I am writing from the island called “Backwardness”, so I hope I make enough sense to be published. I listen to STAR RADIO...
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Eustace – Show real leadership
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October 5, 2010
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 Editor: Desperation seems to have spun the New Democratic Party (NDP) out of control. Arnhim “Mr. Clean” Eustace needs to show re...
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Let’s get back Together Now!
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October 1, 2010
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 Editor: The political situation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is quite tense. Vincentians are looking forward to the next general...
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Dr. Lewis should take control of the Party
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October 1, 2010
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 Editor: I listened to the Unity Labour Party (ULP) meeting in Green Hill where the party’s candidate for Central Kingstown, Elvis C...
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Free expression means CRITICISM, too!
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October 1, 2010
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 Editor: Some religious and political figures in this country seem to think that their religion and politics should be exempt from scr...
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Drivers need to use common sense
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October 1, 2010
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 Editor: Driving safely on the road is of paramount importance. Some of the accidents that occur can be avoided if only drivers would ...
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Leadership a la Ralph
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October 1, 2010
by Frank B. Branch Fri, Oct 1, 2010 RALPH’S DOUBLE HONOURS L - oving and Loveable E - nergetic and Enduring A - dmirable and Affable D - evoted and ...
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Urgent call to Saboto and Bash
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October 1, 2010
by Maxwell Haywood Fri, Oct 1, 2010 It is not usual for calls to be made to politicians competing for the same constituency to unite in order to addre...
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No international airport under NDP
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September 28, 2010
Tue, Sept 28, 2010 EDITOR: Would the real Arnhim Eustace please stand up and break away from the shackles of mental suppression? Would he liberate him...
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I am a girl
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September 28, 2010
by Joséanne P. J. Carrington Tue, Sept 28, 2010 I am a girl, I have the right to be respected, to be treated fairly and live life to its fullest. Not...
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Too many careless, irresponsible drivers
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September 24, 2010
Fri, Sept 24, 2010 Editor: There are some sad stories that appear in newspapers which we hear about, and sometimes we do not pay attention to these st...
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Elvis Charles is the man for Central Kingstown
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September 24, 2010
Fri, Sept 24, 2010 Editor: I venture to say that the fiasco- “the Phillip’s folly” has been settled. Since this is so, I wish to introduce to th...
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Speak the truth
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September 24, 2010
Fri, Sept 24, 2010 Editor: I refer to your story “High Court Judge blasts Chief Surveyor” in your edition of September 10, 2010. I have worked as ...
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Did Jesus die on a cross or on a stake?
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September 24, 2010
Fri, Sept 24, 2010 Editor: I firmly believe in the death of Jesus Christ, that it provided the ransom that opens the door to everlasting life, for tho...
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Why was I transferred from the College?
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September 24, 2010
Fri, Sept 24, 2010 Editor: I take this opportunity to respond to some of my critics who believe that my transfer from the A level College to the Georg...
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We are not going back there
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September 24, 2010
Fri, Sept 24, 2010 Editor: There is no denying that we are now truly into the election season. The two major political parties are holding meetings th...
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Peak Opportunity or Ignorance?
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September 24, 2010
by Vonnie Roudette Fri, Sept 24, 2010 It’s a fact that everything we see and use that supports the contemporary ‘modern’ lifestyle has the major...
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Has Eustace grown in the past seven years?
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September 24, 2010
Fri, Sept 24, 2010 Editor: It’s amazing how Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace can grow up in seven years. Please see below this article published in ...
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Dinky yet to attend North Central Windward meet
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September 21, 2010
Tue, Sept 21, 2010 EDITOR: I am writing to update the public on the Cameron “Dinky” Balcombe, North Central Windward flight that seem to have gone...
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How could people be so cruel to animals?
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September 21, 2010
Tue, Sept 21, 2010 Editor: In your newspaper dated the 3rd of September I read Dr. Colin Boyle’s article “Those Stray Dogs”. I read with disgust...
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The magnificent grace of Cuba’s diplomacy
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September 21, 2010
Tue, Sept 21, 2010 H.E. Olga Chamero Trias Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba Embassy of the Republic of Cuba SVG Excellency, It is with a deep sense ...
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How we see it – A message from the people
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September 17, 2010
Fri, Sept 17, 2010 Editor: Success in any field is measured by the ability of people to live their dreams and to make their lives better. However, we ...
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We should think about others too
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September 17, 2010
Fri, Sept 17, 2010 Editor: Famous words of our leader: “Never before in the history of this country - it’s another first.” Never before have we ...
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Another option for British American policy holders
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September 17, 2010
Fri, Sept 17, 2010 Editor: In the recent news across the region, I have heard that in Trinidad & Tobago the government is willing to pay the CLICO pol...
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Unattended Child
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September 17, 2010
Fri, Sept 17, 2010 This plant is small, it is young How strong, you may not know In need of air, light and water flow It needs them properly{{more}} U...
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Complaining and threats will do more hurt
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September 14, 2010
Tue, Sept 14, 2010 Editor: I refer to your article “PM accuses SCL of tracking him in UK” which appeared in your edition of September 10, 2010.{{m...
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Elections at Ground Zero
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September 14, 2010
Tue, Sept 14, 2010 EDITOR: As we try to excite ourselves about the upcoming elections, we ought to look at our reality in the eye without flinching, a...